Senior Research Associate, Rapid Response

JB for Governor • Chicago, IL

5d • $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

JB for Governor is seeking a Senior Research Associate, Rapid Response. The Senior Research Associate, Rapid Response will be a key player in rapid response operations, including fact checking, pushback, and other collaborative efforts with the Communications and Digital teams.

Requirements

• 1-2 cycles of opposition political research experience.
• Rapid response and/or campaign research experience strongly preferred.
• Extreme attention to detail, even under tight deadlines
• Strong grasp of strategic messaging and the role of research in achieving communications goals
• Mastery of standard research bullet writing
• Experience with LexisNexis, court records retrieval, campaign finance analysis, and other public records research
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Willingness to be a team player and support colleagues and the campaign at large

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing interns or researchers a plus

Responsibilities

• Write rapid response research documents with precision and attention to detail
• Lead fast paced research projects in response to breaking news and happenings in the race
• Fact check opponents’ claims and statements
• Collaborate with the communications and digital teams on cross departmental projects
• Develop accurate backup documents for polling and paid media
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed