IE Regional Research Desk

TO APPLY:

Applicants should apply online through the following link: https://jobs.lever.co/thehousemajoritypac/904dde97-18a8-4152-bb9f-ff7e2de23ac7

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH IDEALIST

HOUSE MAJORITY PAC:

House Majority PAC is an independent expenditure only committee (often called a “Super PAC”) that is designed to help elect Democrats running for the House of Representatives and hold Republicans accountable. House Majority PAC is committed to building a long-term organization that can take on the Republican outside groups in the battle for the House Majority.

Primary Purpose: Regional Research Directors will be responsible for conducting and maintaining self and opposition research, identifying key candidate vulnerabilities to be used in polling and paid media, and fact-checking polling and paid media in a set of congressional races around the country. The ability to multi-task while remaining detail-oriented is a must. Previous opposition research experience is required, along with the ability to develop lines of attack on GOP candidates and execute opposition research and rapid response projects. Successful applicants will be able to articulate a creative approach to developing effective and factual messages to hold Republican candidates accountable. Regional research directors report to the Research Director and Deputy Research Director.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Fact-check all polling and paid media and write side-by-side documents for legal approval.
• Write self and opposition research books and memos.
• Work closely with political desk and consulting teams to identify research hits for polls, mail pieces, online communications, and radio and television scripts and ads.
• Work closely with pollsters and media consultants to ensure accuracy of all paid communication.
• Track assigned races on a daily basis.
• Participate in regular meetings with consultants and senior staff as the research expert for assigned races.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the political research field
• Experience working in opposition research for a campaign, committee, or Democratic-allied organization
• Experience fact-checking paid media preferred
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and remain flexible and adaptable as needs and priorities change; experience balancing multiple deadlines
• Strong work ethic with ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Sense of humor, ability to have fun, and an interest in working within a high-performing team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting Democratic values and causes

LOCATION: Washington, DC

START DATE: Summer 2025

END DATE: December 2026

TRAVEL: Little to no travel will be required

SALARY: $75,000

This is a temporary [cycle-based], at will position with an anticipated end date of no later than December 15, 2026

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision; with 100% coverage for eligible staff and eligible dependents.
• Over 25 days of paid time off including; federal holidays, vacation days, and personal days.
• Monthly stipends for transportation and cell-phone expenses.
• 401k program with a 4% employer match.
• and more!

House Majority PAC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that employees from diverse backgrounds are critical to achieving our goals. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected status.