Democratic National Committee Services Corporation
Research Associate
Democratic National Committee Services Corporation, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Position Summary:Research is the messaging and strategy backbone of campaigns. We scour public records, campaign finance reports, articles, interviews, books, legislation, and more to gain a deep understanding of the topics and candidates we research.We look for applicants who have a great political sense and knowledge of politicians, political parties, outside groups, and the legislative process. The ideal candidate should possess a basic understanding of the political climate and major policy issues, and have strong research and writing skills.If you’re interested in helping us relentlessly dig for the truth - come join us!Responsibilities:
Quickly read, analyze and format news clips, legislative voting histories, campaign finance data,corporate filings, public government records, legal records and related items;Develop succinct research documents for rapid response and communications staff that can be used to generate public-facing content;Monitor and extract key points from local and national news;Simplify very complex issues into factual and concise narratives; and,Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's missionSkills:
Excellent written and verbal communications skills;Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills;Ability to take direction, ask questions and quickly learn new tasks and databases;Self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines; and,Creative thinking and desire to explore new avenues.Requirements:
Ability to keep up with the 24 hour news cycle;High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;Political training or background to understand and explain significance of events and findings;Specific knowledge of Nexis, campaign finance databases, federal and state-level vote analysis, statistical data gathering, and primary source materials a plus; and,Bachelor’s degree is preferred and political research, campaign, or government experience is a plus.Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.The starting salary for the Research Associate position is $52,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for overtime wages and is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU local-500 and has an end date of November 15, 2024.Benefits:The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:- Paid time off, including Federal holidays, open leave, and personal days;- Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents;- 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee;- Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase;- Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan;- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to DNC employees and their dependents at no cost to staff;- Pre-tax Flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents.
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Quickly read, analyze and format news clips, legislative voting histories, campaign finance data,corporate filings, public government records, legal records and related items;Develop succinct research documents for rapid response and communications staff that can be used to generate public-facing content;Monitor and extract key points from local and national news;Simplify very complex issues into factual and concise narratives; and,Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's missionSkills:
Excellent written and verbal communications skills;Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills;Ability to take direction, ask questions and quickly learn new tasks and databases;Self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines; and,Creative thinking and desire to explore new avenues.Requirements:
Ability to keep up with the 24 hour news cycle;High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;Political training or background to understand and explain significance of events and findings;Specific knowledge of Nexis, campaign finance databases, federal and state-level vote analysis, statistical data gathering, and primary source materials a plus; and,Bachelor’s degree is preferred and political research, campaign, or government experience is a plus.Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.The starting salary for the Research Associate position is $52,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for overtime wages and is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU local-500 and has an end date of November 15, 2024.Benefits:The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:- Paid time off, including Federal holidays, open leave, and personal days;- Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents;- 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee;- Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase;- Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan;- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to DNC employees and their dependents at no cost to staff;- Pre-tax Flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents.
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