POSITION: Video Research Associate
DEPARTMENT: Research
LOCATION: Washington, DC
CONTACT: Resumes and a cover letter should be emailed under the subject line
"Research Associate" to: ResumesR@dnc.org
(NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE)
Big Picture Responsibilities:
The Video Research Associate is responsible for assisting the video and research team with ongoing media monitoring and rapid response requests. They have a responsibility to perform in the following areas:
Possess a strong knowledge of current events including GOP leadership, opposition and right-wing activity, U.S. Congress, and activity around the upcoming campaign cycles
Quickly view, analyze and format news clips and raw video content
Monitor and extract key points from local and national news and other multimedia sources.
Compile press clips and media coverage reports
Some late nights and off hour work will be required
Light video editing as needed, but previous experience editing video is not required
Perform additional specific research responsibilities, as directed
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic understanding of video files and formats
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Cunning attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to take direction, ask questions and quickly learn new tasks and databases
Self-motivated with the ability to meet time sensitive deadlines
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and balance long-term needs and short-term tasks.
Ability to keep up with the 24 hour news cycle and familiarity with cable news
Experience with media monitoring services is a plus
Experience with Lexis-Nexis is preferred and familiarity with social media is helpful
Bachelor's degree is preferred and political research, campaign, or government experience is a plus
Spanish language skills welcome
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), 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 supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
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