Deputy Director of Communications and Public Opinion Research

Deputy Director of Communications and Public Opinion Research

Gingrich 360, a consulting and multimedia production company located in Arlington, VA, is seeking a full-time Deputy Director of Communications and Public Opinion Research.

Candidates should be highly organized, strong writers, capable of managing competing deadlines, and able to exercise judgement and discretion. Candidates should also be capable of working closely with others as part of a collaborative team and have a keen interest in and understanding of American politics, public opinion, public policy, and culture.

Role responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the development and analysis of public opinion research projects on political and current event issues and messages. 
• Drafting and editing content for publication on opinion research.
• Drafting and editing opinion editorials and other written pieces.
• Drafting and editing formal remarks.
• Management of the Gingrich 360 Intern program.

Qualified candidates should possess:

• Strong written, verbal, and communications skills.
• Experience developing, managing, and analyzing public opinion research projects, including qualitative (surveys/polling) and qualitative (focus groups) research.
• Experience working in political campaigns, Congress, and/or state government. Knowledge of Capitol Hill and the legislative process.
• Ability to work well with others as part of a collaborative team and to manage competing deadlines.
• A keen interest in and understanding of American politics, public opinion, public policy, and culture.
• A bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of work experience.

More about the position:

• The position requires an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. 
• The position requires knowledge of political and current events  – and ability to track related research. This is critical to informing and writing research questionnaires, as well as communicating results.
• Applicants must be able to analyze data reports, including demographic crosstabs, and communicate what the information means and why it matters in a concise and clear manner.  
• Applicants are expected to have strong writing skills to write the questionnaires and communicate the research findings. Experience in communications would be considered a benefit. 
• Experience using PowerPoint or other slideshow software to create compelling visual presentations is considered a benefit.
• Travel may be required. Flexibility is key.

To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples through the online form. https://gingrich360.com/about/job-openings/