Deputy Research Director

JB for Governor is seeking a Deputy Research Director to support the Research Director and help manage day-to-day department projects and operations.The Deputy Research Director will oversee a team of researchers, develop and execute research projects, and play a critical role in rapid response and paid media efforts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with and support the Research Director to design and execute research projects using an array of public records
• Write rapid response research documents with precision and attention to detail
• Manage members of the research department, including by reviewing first drafts of projects and overseeing training
• Help manage the campaign’s tracking and media monitoring programs
• Develop accurate backup documents for polling and paid media
• Collaborate with the communications and digital teams on cross departmental processes
• Fact check and approve public facing materials, including social media
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 cycles of opposition political research experience. Campaign and/or committee experience preferred.
• Mastery of standard research bullet writing
• Experience with LexisNexis, court records retrieval, campaign finance analysis, and other public records research
• Exceptional critical thinking skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Willingness to be a team player and support colleagues and the campaign at large
• Experience managing interns or researchers a plus

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois but can start remotely, with the expectation that the Deputy Research Director relocate.

JB for Governor 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. JB for Governor strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. JB for Governor is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status. JB for Governor will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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