JOB DESCRIPTION
Drive Agency is looking for a Digital Research Analyst to join our Center on Digital Influence, where they will help conduct social listening research to identify online narratives – including mis/disinformation – as part of our teams’ work to help campaigns and progressive organizations navigate online threats and run adaptive, modern, and impactful communications.
The ideal candidate is a digital native who is politically engaged and looking for a way to learn and use research and critical thinking skills to support progressive goals. This candidate will also ideally have experience working or volunteering on political campaigns, in campaign advocacy, or in community organizing, and is interested in exploring how traditional and social media impacts politics and voters.
Direct experience with issues related to disinformation, extremism, or election interference is a plus, but candidates who are interested in these topics are also encouraged to apply. Experience using social media platforms in a work capacity – including any social listening tools – is also helpful but not a requirement.
This person will spend the bulk of their time conducting social listening research, including by taking responsibility for regular reports. They may also be asked to conduct research in response to breaking new events and rapid response requests on top of their weekly deliverables.
Language skills outside of English will be highly valued. Drive is committed to building a diverse team, and encourages applicants of all class origins, race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
This position is project-based through the November 2024 election.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducting social listening research and drafting written summary memos
Ownership over a set of regular reports, staying organized to ensure reports are completed on time and according to quality standards
Able to also pivot as needed and produce quick, same-day reports when news and client needs require
Staying attuned to current events and news related to US elections and politics
Able to work after hours on occasion, particularly in response to breaking news events and rapid response requests from clients and partners
Provide other support for senior staff and clients on an as-needed basis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At least 1-2 years of professional experience, including some experience in politics, advocacy and/or organizing
Strong written communication skills
Ability to stay organized and juggle requests under tight deadlines
Comfortable with Google Suite
Understanding of the US political and social media landscapes, trends, and current events
Experience with social media in a professional capacity is a plus
Language skills outside of English are a plus
Experience or interest in supporting constituencies most harmed by online mis/disinformation, including communities of color, immigrant communities, and LGBTQ+ groups is a plus
Commitment to work that encourages voting, civic participation, or political activism