Freelance Junior Data Analyst (EU Affairs)

POLITICO’s Research & Analysis Division is seeking a freelance Junior Data Analyst specializing in EU Affairs. This role involves strengthening data-driven coverage of EU Affairs by transforming complex political and policy data into clear, compelling visuals for reports. The analyst will research, acquire, clean, and explore datasets, conduct descriptive analyses, and visualize findings to identify trends and communicate actionable insights to policymakers and industry experts across Europe. Candidates should have experience in data storytelling and knowledge of EU politics and policymaking.

Must Have

• Research, acquire, and explore datasets
• Clean and explore data for relevant insights
• Conduct independent descriptive analyses
• Visualize findings in compelling graphs
• Identify trends and develop clear communication methods
• Produce explanatory visualizations (charts, maps, infographics) in code
• Deliver high-quality visualizations for written reports
• Collaborate closely with other analysts
• Master’s degree in economics, political science, data science or related
• At least 1 year of experience transforming data into narrative insights
• Understanding of EU Politics and policy areas
• Strong analytical skills
• Working proficiency in R or Python for analysis and visualization
• Excellent communication skills
• Right to work and reside in the EU

Good to Have

• Experience in French and British politics and policymaking
• Experience with data visualization libraries or design tools (Flourish, Datawrapper, Illustrator)
• EU VAT number

Freelance Junior Data Analyst (EU Affairs)

POLITICO’s Research & Analysis Division is looking fora freelance Junior Data Analyst to cover EU Affairs.

You will strengthen our data-driven coverage of EU Affairs and transform complex political and policy data into clear, compelling visuals for reports read by policymakers, industry experts, and decision-makers across Europe.

Candidates should have demonstrated experience in telling stories with data. Candidates should have knowledge of EUpolitics and policymaking

Responsibilities

• Research, acquire, and explore datasets that illuminate key issues in policy and politics
• Acquire primary raw, real-world data through data generation or data research; clean and explore the data to find relevant insights; conduct independent descriptive analyses, and visualize your findings in compelling graphs
• Identify trends, their relevance, and underlying analytical stories within the data and develop clear, engaging ways to communicate them visually.
• Produce explanatory visualizations – charts, maps, and infographics – in code to accompany our analytical reports.
• Deliver high-quality visualizations for our written reports that translate complex issues and quantitative analyses into clear, actionable insights
• Collaborate closely with other analysts in POLITICO’s Research & Analysis Division

Requirements

• A master’s degree in a relevant field (economics, political science, data science or related)
• At least 1 year of experience transforming data into narrative insights – e.g., visual explainers, data essays, or report graphics
• Understanding of EU Politics and (some of) the below policy areas; experience in French and British politics and policy making is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills
• Working proficiency in R or Python for analysis and visualization; experience with data visualization libraries or design tools (Flourish, Datawrapper, Illustrator) a plus.
• Excellent communication skills: able to explain what the numbers mean — and why they matter

Policy Areas of Interest

• Digital & Technology
• Sustainability & Energy
• Industry, Trade & Competition
• Security & Defence

Other Notes & Requirements

• Successful applicants will be part of a freelance pool and work with POLITICO on a project-by-project basis, with the opportunity to contribute to multiple projects over time.
• Applicants must have the right to work and reside in the EU.
• An EU VAT number is preferred but not mandatory at the application stage; however, contracts can only be signed with candidates who hold a valid VAT number (format e.g. in Germany: DE123456789).
• Please indicate in your application:
• your VAT status (attach your VAT number or indicate when you have applied for the VAT number or that you are willing to apply for one)
• your place of residence
• your estimated availability during the months of December 2025-November

Equal Opportunity

POLITICO is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, age, or any other characteristic protected under EU law.

Application Instructions & Further Details

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and a sample of relevant analytical work. Questions? Contact rad@politico.euwith the subject line: Freelance Junior Data Analyst. Please apply via the online form.

Employment level: Freelance

Type of role: Freelance Junior Data Analyst

Updated: November 2025

Job ID: 00708

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