Policy Research Lead – In-House Public Opinion

EngineersOfAI; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthropic, based in San Francisco, seeks an experienced public opinion researcher to build and expand its in-house polling and research function. This foundational role offers high autonomy to shape policy communications through rigorous stakeholder sentiment analysis.

You'll establish trusted relationships with polling firms worldwide, test core messages, and translate findings into strategic recommendations that inform campaigns and policy positions at the federal, state, and international

Qualifications

• Experience designing and executing public opinion research, including survey and questionnaire design, sampling approaches, and message testing.
• Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative polling data and translate findings.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive strategy for our in-house political research function that aligns with Anthropic's policy goals
• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with leading research and polling firms, ensuring coverage across demographics, geographies, and political perspectives
• Conduct detailed, proactive research to test core messages, policy proposals, and campaign themes, and to evaluate Anthropic's brand perception and performance
• Execute rapid-response polling to quickly assess Anthropic's messaging strategy in response to external events, policymaker actions, competitive developments, or emerging opportunities
• Work with external affairs colleagues (federal, state, and international) and policy communications to identify research priorities, interpret findings, and translate insights into actionable strategic recommendations
• Develop and maintain a knowledge management system for polling data, insights, and recommendations that ensures findings are accessible and actionable
• Manage polling vendors at scale, including vendor performance management
• Participate in strategy sessions and provide thought partnership on the design of messages, policy proposals, and campaigns ahead of polling and testing
• Create clear, compelling deliverables that distill polling findings into insights and recommendations
• Identify opportunities to build and scale the polling function over time, including staffing needs, process improvements, and capability expansion
• Track and report on the impact and utility of research, measuring how insights translate into more effective campaigns and strategic decisions

Skills

Public opinion research

Survey design

Data analysis

Job description

Anthropic, based in San Francisco, seeks an experienced public opinion researcher to build and expand its in-house polling and research function. This foundational role offers high autonomy to shape policy communications through rigorous stakeholder sentiment analysis.

You'll establish trusted relationships with polling firms worldwide, test core messages, and translate findings into strategic recommendations that inform campaigns and policy positions at the federal, state, and international