Senior PAC Research Analyst (Remote)

Seeds Renewables; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Earthjustice seeks a Sr. Public Affairs and Communications Research Analyst to support the VP, Public Affairs and Communications and the President.

The role develops briefings, conducts research, and provides analytical justification for organizational positioning, collaborating across departments to inform messaging and donor deliverables. The position emphasizes data-informed recommendations, regular briefing memos, and strong external networks, with full-time hours and DC-based or remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, political science, public policy, or related field or comparable work experience.
• 4+ years in media monitoring, communications research, public affairs, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing trends and synthesizing findings into strategic recommendations.
• Strong research skills, including experience conducting policy research.
• Experience analyzing and communicating data.
• Experience drafting memos, message guidance, or strategic communications materials.
• Experience working with executive leadership.
• Ability to translate complex issues into compelling, accessible communications.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple deadlines, and respond quickly to new opportunities and developments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff to meet shared cross-team goals and give honest, constructive, respectful feedback.
• Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze new research, polling, and data related to our programmatic issues.
• Produce regular reports and insight for senior leadership.
• Develop data-informed recommendations to strengthen messaging and executive spokesperson strategy.
• Analyze and synthesize complex research and data into digestible content for thought leadership.
• Quickly respond to and deliver analysis and briefings as needed by the President and VP, PAC to support external positioning.
• Maintain strong networks and regularly work with external partners to gather latest research and new ideas related to programmatic work.
• Collect and monitor external research.
• Draft briefing memos based on compiled research across issue areas.
• Collaborate across Litigation, Communications, and Policy and Legislation teams to gather latest updates and brief the President as needed.
• Serve as the liaison to gather relevant information from program teams for thought leadership and development deliverables.
• Attend team meetings, support project management, and collaborate across the department on knowledge sharing and content planning.
• Attend events, webinars, and trainings as professional development.
• Attend internal DEI learning opportunities to increase awareness of creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Actively pursue professional development and contribute to a culture of learning by building skills and sharing knowledge.

Skills

Media monitoring

Policy research

Data analysis

Memo writing

Executive collaboration

Clear communication

Deadline management

Team collaboration

DEI awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Earthjustice seeks a Sr. Public Affairs and Communications Research Analyst to support the VP, Public Affairs and Communications and the President.

The role develops briefings, conducts research, and provides analytical justification for organizational positioning, collaborating across departments to inform messaging and donor deliverables. The position emphasizes data-informed recommendations, regular briefing memos, and strong external networks, with full-time hours and DC-based or remote