Researcher
Investigative Researcher needed for a full-time, fully onsite position with our non-profit in Boston. Looking for someone who has investigative research or investigative journalism experience.
The Researcher will generate information and data on corporations, industry, government entities, and individuals. The Researcher will focus on in-depth, tactical research to be used directly and immediately in exposés and campaigns, rather than research papers and studies.
The Researcher will conduct background research into legal and regulatory issues, legislation, and other business and governmental subjects.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Identify, obtain, and use all available resources to conduct thorough research of campaign issues, individuals, companies, and other subject areas.
• Research and investigate individuals to obtain damaging information.
• Analyze company’s financials to identify vulnerabilities and comparisons.
• Work with Members and others to determine predatory, unethical or discriminatory practices.
• Work with community stakeholders and other organizations to develop information.
• Contact persons, borrowers, companies and others to execute investigations.
• Conduct secondary research through focused utilization of relevant third-party sources.
• Synthesize findings into digestible reports, summaries and talking points.
• Assist in the creation of press releases and statements fit for public release.
• Engage in the development of strategies and tactics for advocacy campaigns.
• Maintain a repository of research findings and related data.
• Facilitate and assist in advocacy campaigns.
Qualifications
• Experience in the field of corporate campaign research, academic research, investigations and/or financial analysis.
• A proven record of using strategic research for accomplishing campaign objectives and results.
• Experience using strategic research for accomplishing campaign objectives and targeting solutions to problems.
• Has strong attention to detail and relentlessness to pursue different paths in uncovering damaging and important information.
• A proven ability to create strategic research products that are concise, targeted, and bold.
• Understanding of print, broadcast, and online media and the intersection between research, media, and policy.
• Problem-solving skills to develop solutions under pressure with ability to work independently with only general supervision and being receptive to change.
• Skilled communicator with impeccable writing skills as well as an ability to synthesize and translate complicated information into clear, compelling language.
• Ability to write and speak languages other than English, particularly Spanish, is a plus.
The Researcher will generate information and data on corporations, industry, government entities, and individuals. The Researcher will focus on in-depth, tactical research to be used directly and immediately in exposés and campaigns, rather than research papers and studies.
The Researcher will conduct background research into legal and regulatory issues, legislation, and other business and governmental subjects.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Identify, obtain, and use all available resources to conduct thorough research of campaign issues, individuals, companies, and other subject areas.
• Research and investigate individuals to obtain damaging information.
• Analyze company’s financials to identify vulnerabilities and comparisons.
• Work with Members and others to determine predatory, unethical or discriminatory practices.
• Work with community stakeholders and other organizations to develop information.
• Contact persons, borrowers, companies and others to execute investigations.
• Conduct secondary research through focused utilization of relevant third-party sources.
• Synthesize findings into digestible reports, summaries and talking points.
• Assist in the creation of press releases and statements fit for public release.
• Engage in the development of strategies and tactics for advocacy campaigns.
• Maintain a repository of research findings and related data.
• Facilitate and assist in advocacy campaigns.
Qualifications
• Experience in the field of corporate campaign research, academic research, investigations and/or financial analysis.
• A proven record of using strategic research for accomplishing campaign objectives and results.
• Experience using strategic research for accomplishing campaign objectives and targeting solutions to problems.
• Has strong attention to detail and relentlessness to pursue different paths in uncovering damaging and important information.
• A proven ability to create strategic research products that are concise, targeted, and bold.
• Understanding of print, broadcast, and online media and the intersection between research, media, and policy.
• Problem-solving skills to develop solutions under pressure with ability to work independently with only general supervision and being receptive to change.
• Skilled communicator with impeccable writing skills as well as an ability to synthesize and translate complicated information into clear, compelling language.
• Ability to write and speak languages other than English, particularly Spanish, is a plus.
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