Research Associate

Research Associate

ABOUT US

Hattaway Communications is a Washington, D.C.-based strategic communications firm with a mission: We help visionary leaders and organizations use the power of strategy, science, and storytelling to achieve ambitious goals that benefit people and the planet. Our team works with high-profile, high-impact clients in advocacy, philanthropy, government, and business. We’re in the business of communications for impact, not self-promotion.

ABOUT THE JOB

As an Associate on our research team, you’ll work with our talented team to develop the research basis for our strategic communications programs and campaigns.
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This role will focus primarily on quantitative research, although understanding of qualitative research is a plus.
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As a member of our team, you will:

• Take a significant role in designing, fielding, and analyzing communications research.
• Conduct initial analysis, including compiling topline findings and crosstab analysis of survey data.
• Participate in team discussions to develop rich insights from survey data and their application to the client’s challenge.
• Conduct in-depth content analyses of news coverage, social media conversation and communications materials.
• Proactively address challenges and implement solutions that serve clients’ needs. Present research findings and messages to clients with coaching from our senior staff, as well as participate in and contribute to brainstorms, webinars, conference calls, training sessions and workshops.
• Support new business proposal development.
• Learn and grow, utilizing opportunities such as professional development and training to develop skills that will improve the work we do.

YOU HAVE:

• Two to three years professional experience in audience research for marketing, strategic communications, content development, or a related area.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in political science, psychology, or other relevant social sciences; statistics; journalism; communications; or a related field.
• Strong writing skills, and the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
• Experience using Excel, Keynote, and/or Powerpoint.
• Experience in statistics, polling, or other survey fielding and analysis.
• Support the firm’s mission and purpose, demonstrating a passion for the power of strategic communications to contribute to positive change.
• Curiosity or interest in applying research and analysis to create communications that achieve measurable impact.
• A proven ability to meet deadlines and manage complexity.
• A commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• A commitment to an equitable workplace and the effort it takes to maintain one.
• Creativity, a sense of humor and a grasp of what makes compelling audience insights.
• The desire to grow with a dynamic firm.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE:

• Relevant experience in politics, philanthropy, advocacy, marketing, branding, or government.
• Ideas for applying linguistic insights and techniques to analysis of qualitative and media data.

WHY HATTAWAY?

We believe in passion, rigor, and imagination. Our passion is shown in our commitment to our clients and their causes, and in reaching the fullest potential in everything we do—always striving for the highest quality products and experiences for our clients, rather than just being “good enough.” Our rigor is demonstrated through the thoughtful, deliberate, and disciplined approach in all that we do, delivering on the promise of strategic communications that actually achieve meaningful impact—not just add to the noise. Imagination drives all of our work, because it lies at the heart of our creative problem-solving.
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Hattaway Communications is committed to creating an equitable world, and we know that begins with creating an equitable workplace. We know bringing talented, diverse people together—especially women and people of color—sharpens our insights, and helps us better serve our clients. We recognize and value the experiences of minoritized peoples, and prioritize prospective hires whose cultural backgrounds and experiences give them unique perspectives, and who share our goal of creating a workplace and world that promotes creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

We are active listeners, supportive partners, and inclusive leaders. We create space for our employees and our partners to fearlessly speak truth, authentically express themselves, and enjoy meaningful professional growth. We not only allow for difference but celebrate and dutifully defend it.
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We value each person’s professional development, and have a budget and support for pursuing those interests. Our offices are located in downtown Washington, D.C., between the Dupont Circle and Farragut North metro stations. We offer competitive benefits including a flexible work environment. The salary range for this position is $56,000 - $70,000, depending on experience.
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Hattaway Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please visit our website and fill out the application form with your information, resume and cover letter. No phone calls please.