Tina for Oregon is seeking a ** Research Director** for the 2026 cycle. This role will be responsible for hiring and managing an effective opposition and self-research department to support the campaign’s strategic goals for earned media, paid media, and overall risk assessment. The Research Director will be a key member of campaign leadership and senior staff.
Responsibilities:
Develop, execute, and maintain research plans to accomplish long-term opposition and self-research needs
Fact-check and approve external campaign communications and other key campaign documents, like poll and ad backups and questionnaires
Recruit, hire, train, and manage additional members of the research team
Coordinate with digital and communications team on rapid response program
Oversee a tracking program against our opponents
Qualifications:
At least two cycles of experience in opposition research, with a strong preference for experience on a statewide campaign and/or at a national committee
Deep understanding of politics, political campaigns, and the daily news cycle
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Excellent writing skills
Ability to take a long-term plan from concept to execution
Attention to detail, organized, and deadline-oriented
Previous management experience
Proficiency with Nexis, FEC, CQ, and other research-related databases and services
Location: Portland, Oregon
Position Type: Full Time
Salary:$8,000/month, commensurate with experience
Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance are included with Employee premiums covered 100% by Friends of Tina Kotek PAC
To apply: Please submit a resume and writing sample to hannah@tinafororegon.com with the subject line “[Name]: Research Director”
Friends of Tina Kotek is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. People of color, trans and gender non-conforming individuals, women, people with differing abilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.