Researcher, Online Hate and Extremism

ADL•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 to protect the Jewish people, ADL works to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. In the face of rising antisemitism and extremism, we protect, advocate, and educate, through a mix of programs and services using the latest innovations and technology, and seek to create a world without hate. More at www.adl.org. The Researcher, Online Hate and Extremism is responsible for conceptualizing and executing research projects focused on antisemitism, hate and extremism in technology and online gaming platforms to aid the Center’s public and private advocacy with the tech industry to address harms in their products and platforms. The Researcher will draft public and private outputs of varying lengths and levels of detail to this end and be comfortable speaking on the research and issues of tech, antisemitism, extremism and hate broadly.

Requirements

Technically proficient in qualitative and quantitative research methods and their application for public policy and advocacy
Knowledge of and interest in the tech industry broadly, including trust and safety, social media and AI
Knowledge of and interest in the video game industry, particularly related to hate and extremism in online multiplayer games
Familiarity with issues related to extremism, hate, and especially antisemitism
Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams
Excellent analytical and writing skills
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment under pressure
Several years' experience with demonstrable skills and responsibility in advocacy or policy-oriented research environment, journalism, or social sciences research or equivalent experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Python, R, Stata or similar programming languages
Familiarity with AI benchmarking and testing
Graduate degree preferred

Responsibilities

Devise research projects related to the intersection of antisemitism, hate and extremism in tech and online gaming platforms
Execute research projects, either devised by the researcher or others on the team, focused on antisemitism, hate and extremism in technology
Produce reports, articles, letters, blogs and other materials of varying lengths and levels of complexity for multiple stakeholders based on the research
Advise stakeholders on new developments related to tech safety, including AI, and online multiplayer games based on the researcher’s expertise
Present findings to various internal and external audiences and stakeholders