Tracker/Field Researcher- SC

American Bridge; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match up to 3%

Health insurance (premium-free for the

Dental & Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

FSA for healthcare and dependent care

Cell phone stipend

Commuting benefit up to $200/month

Medical expense reimbursement up to $=

Vacation and paid holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

American Bridge is hiring a Tracker/Field Researcher based in Charleston, South Carolina. The role focuses on researching events, documenting footage, and analyzing content to inform strategic tracking for the 2026 cycle.

You will prepare reports with content analysis, monitor current political events, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support communications and projects. The position requires flexibility to work nights/weekends and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks independently.
• Excellent research skills and ability to analyze public events and footage.
• Meticulous attention to detail in documenting events and reports.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Camera/editing experience is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to work weeknights and weekends as needed.
• Current driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.
• Bilingual fluency; Spanish speakers encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and identify public events for tracking.
• Document public events and edit footage when needed.
• Analyze gathered content to identify key moments, trends or patterns.
• Prepare reports with content analysis.
• Monitor current events and politics to stay informed.
• Collaborate with other teams on communications or projects.

Skills

Time management

Research skills

Attention to detail

Discretion & judgment

Camera editing (preferred)

Night & weekend availability

Driver's license

Spanish language (preferred)

Job description

POSITION: Tracker/Field Researcher

LOCATION: Charleston, South Carolina

American Bridge 21st Century PAC, a progressive research and communications organization dedicated to holding Republicans accountable for their words and actions, is hiring a Tracker/Field Researcher to join our Tracking team for the 2026 cycle. This position is based in Charleston, South Carolina.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Researching, analyzing, and identifying public events for tracking
• Documenting public events and editing footage
• Analyzing content gathered and identifying key moments, trends, or patterns to serve underlying strategy
• Preparing reports with content analysis
• Monitoring and keeping up-to-date with current events and politics
• Collaborating with other teams on communications or projects

Skills and qualifications required:

• Effective time management skills: the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects independently and on time
• Excellent research skills and ability to analyze content in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• The ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions
• Camera/editing experience is preferred but not required
• Availability to work week nights and weekends as needed
• A current driver's license and reliable vehicle required
• Bilingual fluency; Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply.

AB PAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.

We offer a competitive salary of $60,000 for this position and a strong benefits package. This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

AB PAC is a union employer. This position is in the bargaining unit.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Access to a 401(k) plan with an employer match of up to 3%
• Premium-Free Health Insurance: The employer covers 100% of the cost for individual health plans (plan type depends on employee work location). Dental & Vision coverage included.
• Employer-provided group term life insurance and disability benefits
• Access to Family Savings Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
• $45 per month cell phone stipend (if no work phone provided)
• Commuting benefit of up to $200/month for staff working from DC office
• $250 annual reimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses (including dental, vision, and mental health)
• Up to 17 days of vacation in the first year, increasing with tenure, plus sick leave program
• 14 paid holidays per year
• Paid leave for the birth, adoption, placement of a child, bereavement, & family medical leave
• And MORE.