[Hiring] Communications and Political Associate @Blue Rose Research

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Salary $65-75K annually, depending on experience.
• 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.