Rapid Response Researcher

Rapid Response Researcher

DCCC

Washington, DC

Description

Reports to: Research Director

Position Summary:

The Rapid Response Researcher role will assist the Research Director on immediate research needs including crisis response, opportunities to hold Republicans accountable, and national issues. The ideal candidate will have previous opposition research experience and a desire to move quickly in responding to events as they unfold. The Rapid Response Researcher must have a keen eye for potentially relevant political news and an ability to keep a cool head under pressure.

Responsibilities Include:

Writing pitch documents detailing opposition research on House Republicans;

Writing pushback documents to rebut incoming attacks with contrary evidence;

Monitoring news and identifying opportunities to go on offense against Republican House candidates;

Coordinating with the Communications team to advance the Committee’s message goals;

Vetting research, as needed.

Requirements:

1-2 cycles of opposition research experience (other relevant experience will be considered);

Flexibility to quickly change projects in a fast-paced environment and work with different teams within the Research Department;

Demonstrated ability to nail the details of any assignment;

Self-motivation, as well as a strong commitment to teamwork;

Excellent organizational, written and verbal communications skills;

Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;

Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways.

Why You Should Work Here:

We recognize and reward hard work with a high-quality benefits package that includes:

o More than 25 days of paid time off, including holidays, time off around holidays, vacation, and sick days.

o Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance

o Up to 4% retirement employer match contribution

o Monthly mobile phone stipend

o Monthly use-it-or-lose-it transit benefits for employees located in the DC region

Opportunity to contribute at a growing, dynamic national political committee working to sustain the Democratic congressional majority to advocate on issues America care about most.

Learn, develop and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns.

Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation.

Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues.

Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC.

Equity and inclusion are actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels with regard to hiring, contracting, and political strategy

Professional Development programming dedicated to personal and professional growth beyond the 2022 election cycle

About the DCCC:

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. In addition, the DCCC’s Independent Expenditure supports these campaigns with television, radio, digital, and other voter contact efforts. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and protecting the House majority.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:

DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment

DCCC’s equal opportunity policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of DCCC, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a DCCC employee, as well as opportunities for vendors to contract with DCCC.

DCCC is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that make up our country and the Democratic Party. Working towards the goal of a diverse DCCC, our policy extends to both staff and vendors.

Diversity Mission Statement:

The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, and contractors.