Independent Expenditures Research Associate
End Citizens United's Mission: To fix our democracy by getting big money out of politics and protecting the right to vote. We will work to end our rigged political system by electing reform champions, passing meaningful legislative reforms, and elevating these issues in the national conversation. We will work in partnership with these champions to overturn Citizens United, end the unlimited and undisclosed money in politics, and protect and expand the right to vote.
Reports to: Independent Expenditures (IE) Research & Polling Director
Job Summary: The IE Research Associate will work to support the research operations and organization on End Citizens United's independent expenditure. This person will collaborate on research projects needed for ECU's priority races, monitor campaign activity, and aid in ensuring accuracy of all materials.
Primary Responsibilities:
Research projects needed for ECU's priority races
Assist in research projects to support the IE's paid media priorities.
Conduct opposition and self-research on our targeted races.
Monitoring campaign activity
Compile and disseminate daily news clips.
Monitor activity from target campaigns including ad releases and press stories.
Monitor ad activity in target states using FEC, Critical Mention, FCC public inspection files, and other sources.
Fact-checking and accuracy:
Assist in ensuring that all materials are accurate by backing up statements and maintaining accurate citations for all materials.
Assist in backing up ads and ensuring full maintenance of any backup, including screenshotting or reproducing news articles, keeping a video archive, and tracking social media.
Qualifications:
1-2 years of research experience, preferably in a political or campaign setting
Excellent attention to detail
Strong creative writing skills
Familiarity with Lexis-Nexis
Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and proactively, taking ownership of different projects and responsibilities
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Additional Skills Desired:
Familiarity with federal and state campaign finance data.
Familiarity with research bullets and bullet writing.
Familiarity with primary source documents and research databases.
End Citizens United offers a competitive salary and benefits package. To apply, email resume and cover letter to jobs@endcitizensunited.org -- subject line "IE Research Associate." No calls, please.
End Citizens United 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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