Public Policy & Data Insights Associate
National Journal is a premier research and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate Washington. The Public Policy & Data Insights Associate will synthesize and analyze data to create high-quality presentations and content, focusing on public policy issues and providing insights for an executive audience.
Responsibilities
- Synthesizes and analyzes data, contextualizing and interpreting research findings within larger ideas, topics, and trends
- Creates high-quality presentations based on primary (quantitative and qualitative) data sources and secondary news sources
- Extracts key insights for an executive audience, conveying them in clear, concise written and visual summaries, employing data-driven charts, maps, and graphics where appropriate
- Explains public policy issues for a non-Washington audience, develops expertise in a particular policy area and plans and oversees content production within a defined policy area
- Produces content for publication in “white label” slides and decks, published through newsletters and on the website
- Refines and shapes findings and ideas with the support of senior researchers; transforms member-provided public policy messaging in a creative, useful, and insightful manner, and engages with members to clarify inbound research requests
- Explores opportunities to integrate AI, automation, and other tools into our workflow, increasing efficiency and enhancing output quality
Skills
- Basic fluency with Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini); background in computer science or programming strongly preferred
- 1-3 years (post-undergraduate) experience conducting research in a professional setting; an excellent academic record
- Excellent data management skills and ability to synthesize quantitative/qualitative research, distilling large amounts of information into concise bullets, charts, and graphics
- Experience analyzing and visualizing data, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent time management and judgment; demonstrated proficiency managing competing project priorities and adhering to timelines
- Demonstrated interest in public policy and politics
- Outstanding client-service ethic and entrepreneurial spirit; track record of building new initiatives from conception to execution
- A self-starter with strong creative thinking skills and resourcefulness in problem-solving
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