Job Description
Are you a Republican operative who wants to make be deeply involved in a significant number of Republican campaigns and center-right issues? Are you ready to jump from campaigns into the vendor world where you can be involved across-the-country? Do people describe you as tenacious, driven, insightful?
Cygnal is hiring a Junior Coordinator Insights to be a member of our Client Account Management team. You will be involved in the entire polling process from the script to the analysis, interfacing with our pollsters and clients.
Why Cygnal?
Cygnal is a culture-driven, team-oriented, innovation-focused organization. We are passionate about providing intelligence for action to our clients in the U.S. and around the globe. Every team member at Cygnal plays a crucial role to deliver on our promise to customers, which is why we invest in their growth and fulfillment.
To fit in at Cygnal, you’ll need to display the company values:
Move Now – We default to action and are kindly responsive.
Wow Everyone – We create value, set clear expectations, and do the right thing.
Never Settle – We are curious, always learning, and growing.
Work Smart – We are simplifiers – efficient, effective, and scrappy.
Obliterate Obstacles – We take ownership of outcomes and learn from failing fast.
Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate polls and other research projects using clear communication
Write effective poll scripts that answer client questions and provide insights
Interpret survey results and craft analysis decks with key insights and strategic recommendation
Ensure quality control of every project the pollsters and clients are involved in
Collaborate with the Accounts team and other internal teams
Occasionally present poll results to clients via phone calls and video conferencing
What you’ll bring to the table:
Experience on political campaigns and excellent writing and strategic skills
Ready-to-go, do-what-it-takes-to-succeed attitude
A teachable mindset and willingness to accept and apply feedback
Passion for politics and conservative causes
Aspiration to learn more and move up the Cygnal ladder
Balance of accuracy and efficiency
Requirements
2+ years of experience in political campaigns, committees or caucuses
Superb verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex ideas and confidently make strategic recommendations
Thorough attention to detail and strong problem solving skills
Mental toughness to balance competing project demands
Ability to work with numbers and interpret data
Second-nature computer skills and ability to work with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other internal communication tools
Flexibility to work weekends and/or unconventional hours as needed
Reside in or willing to relocate to Washington, DC
What Cygnal will bring to the table:
A competitive base salary with performance-based variable compensation
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible paid time-off
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and term life insurance
401k plan with company match
Cygnal is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, in any of its employment practices or operations.