Communications and Political Associate

Blue Rose Research; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

20 weeks parental leave

Maven Clinic fertility and family‑trr

Job summary

Blue Rose Research is seeking a Communications and Political Associate to transform research into clear materials for political leaders, clients, and press. This early-career role focuses on drafting, research, and coordination, with guidance from senior staff.

You will draft memos, talking points, and briefing materials, while monitoring news for timely polling and message testing. Prior experience in Democratic politics and strong writing skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Democratic politics, campaigns, legislative offices, or progressive advocacy.
• Strong writing and editing skills, including turning research into clear points and briefing materials.
• Comfort coordinating meetings and materials with political staff, clients, and media contacts.
• Working knowledge of Democratic politics, organizations, and current news landscape.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple drafts under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit memos, presentations, and client-facing materials.
• Draft talking points, Q&A documents, and briefing materials for press appearances.
• Monitor news and media coverage to identify opportunities for polling and message testing.
• Prepare research summaries for briefings with campaigns and partners.
• Collect talking points and statements for message testing.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Coordination

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Job description

Blue Rose Research helps Democrats win elections and advance progressive causes. We work with campaigns and progressive organizations across the country to produce research and build the tools they use to decide what to say and where to spend.

We are hiring a Communications and Political Associate to help turn our research into clear, useful materials for political leaders, clients, and the press. This is an early-career role focused on drafting, research, and coordination, with guidance and review from senior staff.

What you'll do

Messaging and communications

• Draft and edit memos, presentations, and other client-facing materials, bringing together research findings and relevant background.
• Draft talking points, Q&A documents, and briefing materials for press appearances, with leadership review. Keep past materials organized for reuse.
• Monitor news and media coverage to identify opportunities for timely polling and message testing.

Political research and outreach

• Prepare research summaries and background materials for Blue Rose staff ahead of briefings with Democratic campaigns, elected officials, advocacy organizations, and other political partners.
• Collect and organize talking points, public statements, and social media content for message testing.

What you'll bring

• Typically 1-3 years of experience in Democratic politics, campaigns, legislative offices, or progressive advocacy. Internship experience counts.
• Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to turn research into clear, accurate talking points, memos, and briefing materials.
• Comfort coordinating meetings and materials with political staff, clients, and media contacts, with guidance from senior staff.
• Working knowledge of Democratic politics, key organizations, and the current news landscape.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage schedules, drafts, and requests under tight deadlines.
• Good judgment about when to take initiative, ask questions, and flag a problem, and a willingness to revise work based on feedback.
• A commitment to helping Democrats win and using research to inform political decisions.

Helpful, but not required

• Experience with polling, message testing, or political research.
• A quantitative or research background is welcome but not required.
• Experience with media training or interview preparation.

What we offer

• Salary $65-75K annually, depending on experience.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k match, 20 weeks paid parental leave, fertility and family-building support through Maven Clinic, and unlimited PTO.
• Based in Washington, D.C., is strongly preferred, but not required.

Candidates must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.