Opposition Researcher

Republican Jobs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Republican Jobs is seeking an Opposition Researcher in Austin, TX to conduct in-depth political research, monitor developments, and prepare clear, actionable materials. The role welcomes candidates across experience levels and emphasizes fast, accurate analysis.

Responsibilities include researching candidates, public records, and policy issues; monitoring news; producing memos, reports, and briefings; and organizing information from research sources to support rapid-response and investigative

Qualifications

• Experience in political, campaign, research, communications, journalism, investigative fields preferred.
• Strong research, writing, editing, proofreading, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to analyze complex information and summarize findings clearly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Research political candidates, public records, voting histories, policy issues and other topics.
• Monitor news coverage and identify important developments in politics and public affairs.
• Develop memos, reports, talking points, briefings and other written materials.

Skills

Research skills

Strong writing

Editing

Attention to detail

Job description

Opposition Researcher | Political Consulting Firm | Austin, TX | Job ID: #3669697-1

Are you a strong researcher and writer with an interest in politics, public affairs, and investigative research? A political consulting firm in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Researcher to conduct in-depth research, monitor political developments, and produce clear, actionable research materials. This opportunity is open to candidates across a range of experience levels.

Responsibilities:

• Research political candidates, public records, voting histories, policy issues, and other relevant topics.
• Monitor news coverage and identify important political and public affairs developments.
• Develop research memos, reports, talking points, briefings, and other written materials.
• Gather, analyze, and organize information from public records, databases, and other research sources.
• Support rapid-response, investigative, and opposition research projects.

Requirements:

• Political, campaign, research, communications, journalism, investigative, or related experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, editing, proofreading, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to analyze complex information and summarize findings clearly and accurately.
• Familiarity with public records, research databases, campaign finance information, or similar research tools preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work quickly and accurately under tight deadlines.
• Strong judgment when handling sensitive or confidential research.

Compensation:

$65,000–$105,000 annually, depending on experience, plus benefits.