National Journal is hiring a Public Policy Research Intern to join our NSI team. NSI has launched a new product to help corporations weigh how they track and engage on important societal issues ranging from voting rights to climate change to vaccine mandates. We are looking for curious and innovative research interns interested in learning more about these highly politicized societal issues and unpacking the nuances of each debate to help corporations craft meaningful engagement strategies.

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What is National Journal’s Network Science Initiative?

The Network Science Initiative (NSI) is a custom research division within National Journal specializing in stakeholder mapping for corporate, association, and nonprofit clients. NSI identifies the people and organizations - from government, industry, think tanks, advocates, and media - with the most influence on key policy decisions, maps their connections within and across their respective communities, and develops tailored messaging and engagement strategies.

Intern Responsibilities:

• Conducts intensive and thorough research, tracking the policymakers, media voices, activists, and corporations driving the conversation around societal issues

• Synthesizes and analyzes qualitative data into a professional product, contextualizing and interpreting findings to provide a holistic and nuanced characterization of an issue

• Works closely with analysts, the Senior Director of New Products & Consulting, and the President of National Journal Research to create analytic memos describing engagement benefits and risks to corporate clients

Intern Characteristics:

• You are excited about helping National Journal continue to build its newest offering and contributing to a new product model

• You are a meticulous researcher and apply a high level of analytic rigor to all phases of work

• You know when to shift gears, balancing deep dives into data exploration and distilling the information gathered to produce actionable insights

• You listen and quickly adapt when requirements change, exhibiting a willingness to go above and beyond in service to others

• You are ready to quickly learn new systems and data tools

• You are highly organized and able to adapt to quickly changing workflows

• You are deeply interested in US policy and politics and while you may be deep on one topic, you are conversant and knowledgeable across a diverse range of subjects

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:

• Experience conducting qualitative research; a strong academic record

• Meticulous researcher with unflagging commitment to objective, thorough work

• Ability to distill large amounts of information into concise summaries and takeaways

• Excellent time management and judgment

• Interest in public policy and politics with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Employment Type: Full-time, internship (3 months)

Compensation: The salary for this role is $15/hour.

Remote Status: 100% remote

All National Journal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are hired, we will require you to provide proof that you have received a full course of the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.

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