Deputy Research Director for Campaigns

Reports to: Research Director

Department: Research

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

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. 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 winning the House majority.

Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle

Position Summary:

The Research Department at the DCCC assists campaigns with opposition research projects, rapid response, proactive attacks on Republican incumbents and challengers, and advises campaigns on paid media, polling, policy questions, and other campaign activities. The Deputy Research Director helps design and implement a strategy to develop research materials for top-tier districts across the country to support the work of campaigns, the Committee, and allied groups.

The Deputy Research Director works with the Research Director to manage a team of researchers who produce dozens of in-depth research books, hundreds of background documents, thousands of reports on events across the country, and advise on the use of those materials to hold Republicans accountable in earned and paid media.

Responsibilities:

• Helping to build, train, and manage a 15+ person Research Department, with specific managerial duties with Regional Research Directors;
• Developing rapid response and long-term research products against a wide range of Republican incumbents and candidates, as well as editing content generated by other members of the Research Department;
• Advising DCCC Regional pods and campaigns on strategic messaging;
• Working directly with campaigns and other departments at the DCCC to develop and implement both earned and paid messaging strategy in House races across the country;
• Approving research backup for DCCC polling and paid communications nationwide; including television, radio, digital and mail advertising;
• Assisting the DCCC Communications and Digital departments in the creation and vetting of public facing press, fundraising, and social media assets;
• Other duties and research projects as needed.

Requirements

• 2-3 cycles of opposition research experience required;
• At least one cycle managing researchers;
• Extensive experience editing research projects, focusing on strategic content as well as grammar and formatting;
• Flexibility to quickly change projects in a fast-paced environment and work with different teams within the Research Department;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• Strong understanding of political campaigns and messaging strategy;
• Self-motivation, as well as a strong commitment to teamwork;
• Organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines a must;
• Draws from team members' strengths, empowering them to maximize their talents; contributes where needed to achieve and exceed goals; mentors and guides colleagues with regular feedback and recognition; clearly lays out vision and expectations to the team;
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to equal employment opportunities;
• 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;
• Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability;
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels.

Why You Should Work Here:

• We recognize and reward hard work
• 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 core values actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC
• More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
• Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC
• Monthly mobile phone stipend
• Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups

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 equal employment opportunities at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors.

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.

Salary Description

$120,000.00 per year