Communications and Political Associate

Blue Rose Research•Washington, DC

9d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Blue Rose Research helps Democrats win elections and advance progressive causes by working with campaigns and progressive organizations to produce research and tools that inform decisions about messaging and spending. The Communications and Political Associate helps turn research into clear, useful materials for political leaders, clients, and the press. This is an early-career role focused on drafting, research, and coordination, with guidance and review from senior staff. The role drafts and edits client-facing materials, prepares communications and background materials for political partners, monitors news and media coverage, and organizes public messaging for message testing. The position is based in Washington, D.C., which is strongly preferred but not required.

Requirements

Typically 1–3 years of experience in Democratic politics, campaigns, legislative offices, or progressive advocacy; internship experience counts.
Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to turn research into clear, accurate talking points, memos, and briefing materials.
Comfort coordinating meetings and materials with political staff, clients, and media contacts, with guidance from senior staff.
Working knowledge of Democratic politics, key organizations, and the current news landscape.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage schedules, drafts, and requests under tight deadlines.
Good judgment about when to take initiative, ask questions, and flag a problem, and willingness to revise work based on feedback.
Commitment to helping Democrats win and using research to inform political decisions.
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with polling, message testing, or political research; a quantitative or research background is welcome but not required.
Experience with media training or interview preparation.

Responsibilities

Draft and edit memos, presentations, and other client-facing materials that combine research findings with relevant background.
Draft talking points, Q&A documents, and briefing materials for press appearances, subject to leadership review.
Keep past communications materials organized for reuse.
Monitor news and media coverage to identify opportunities for timely polling and message testing.
Prepare research summaries and background materials for Blue Rose staff before briefings with Democratic campaigns, elected officials, advocacy organizations, and other political partners.
Collect and organize talking points, public statements, and social media content for message testing.
Coordinate meetings and materials with political staff, clients, and media contacts, with guidance from senior staff.