Overview

Principal Responsibilities

 

The WOMEN VOTE! Research Director is in charge of developing and managing all of the research and fact-checking needs of the EMILY’s List independent expenditure for the election cycle and ensuring that WOMEN VOTE! operates at the highest levels of accuracy at all times.

 

Specific Duties

 

• Develop a research work plan for the cycle;
• Work with progressive allies and research consultants to manage research for EMILY’s List endorsed candidates and opponents;
• Conduct original research to prepare polling memos on EMILY’s List candidates and opponents;
• Track all public communications from candidates, opponents and 3rd party groups;
• Manage the fact-check process for all WOMEN VOTE! communications, including mail, TV, radio, phone scripts, press releases and fundraising memos;
• Work with legal team and manage process to approve all WOMEN VOTE! communications, ensuring voter contact is error-free and on time;
• Hire and manage WOMEN VOTE! Coordinator and interns;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

·       Minimum of four years of leadership in a research capacity at a political organization or campaign; 

·       The ideal candidate will have campaign research experience and staff management experience, including a minimum of one cycle as a statewide Research Director or significant experience at a Democratic committee, PAC, or progressive organization;

• Ability to utilize federal and state government databases and multiple other data sources;

·       Excellent organizational skills and an obsession with accuracy and details are a must;

• Strong communications experience, including persuasive writing and confident rapid response;
• Understanding of independent expenditure product, process, and partners;

• Pro-active self-starter with a hunger to expand the EMILY’s List community, win races, and build a sustainable, progressive America.

 

EMILY’s List offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package. To apply, email resume, cover letter, and a sample research product such as a side-by-side, ad back up, top hits or polling memo you have produced to wvjobs@emilyslist.org, – subject line “Research Director.”  No calls, please.

 

EMILY’s List is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multi-cultural, diverse working environment.  Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

 

 

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