Deputy Research Director
Raleigh, NC
Research /
On-site
Position: Deputy Research Director
Reports to: Research Director
Location: Raleigh, NC
Salary: $9,000/month
Cooper for North Carolina (CFNC) is looking to hire a full-time Deputy Research Director to join our growing Research team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Deputy Research Director will report to the Research Director and help manage the day-to-day operations of the Research department. They will lead research projects and play a critical role in helping the campaign develop effective narratives for earned and paid media. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hard-working, and a team-player.
Qualifications
- At least 1-2 cycles of political opposition research. Campaign or political committee research experience strongly preferred
- Experience with research bullet writing
- Experience using LexisNexis, court records retrieval, campaign finance analysis, analyzing primary source documents, and commonly used research databases
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional critical thinking skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure
- Experience utilizing other research resources preferred
- Experience with project planning or managing researchers a plus
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with and support the Research Director to develop and execute short- and long-term research projects for the campaign
- Write rapid response documents on tight timelines with precision and attention to detail
- Help manage the research department, including the campaign’s tracking program, and contribute to editing of research products
- Assist in writing research backups for paid media and survey research materials
- Conduct and oversee the campaign vetting program
- Contribute to approvals to ensure the factual accuracy of campaign communications
- Conduct and/or facilitate on-location research as necessary
- All other duties as assigned
Compensation
- Salary: $9,000 per month
- Healthcare premium covered by campaign.
- Hours: Full-time position. This position’s schedule will vary based on the needs of the campaign and point in the cycle and is likely to require evening and weekend work over the course of the election cycle.
You will be contacted by the campaign via email if chosen for an interview.
About Cooper For North Carolina
Cooper for North Carolina is committed to diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to Cooper for North Carolina, supporters, and constituents. Cooper for North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Cooper for North Carolina will not tolerate any such discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
