Account Executive, Research and Strategy

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk research on clients, issues, audiences, peer organizations, and cultural trends, pulling from AI tools, academic databases, media monitoring platforms, and public records
• Monitor media coverage, social media discourse, and sentiment around relevant topics using media monitoring and social listening tools (training provided)
• Aid in planning and executing research efforts, including surveys, message testing, qualitative interviews, and focus groups
• Review, analyze, and synthesize information from diverse sources into clear summaries, insights, and strategic recommendations
• Support qualitative research by helping schedule, prepare materials, observe sessions, and take detailed notes
• Aid in quantitative research by reviewing survey tabs, identifying patterns, and summarizing key findings
• Create clear, visually compelling presentations and data visualizations (Google Slides)
• Collaborate with strategy, digital, and creative teams to ensure insights inform messaging, content, targeting, and campaign execution
• Help maintain internal research libraries, audience profiles, and shared resources for persuasion and behavioral science
• Participate in client meetings and internal brainstorms, contributing research-backed perspective

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in research, strategic communications, public interest advocacy, political campaigns, market research, academic research, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to gather information from multiple sources and synthesize it into clear insights and recommendations
• Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to translate data or research into compelling, audience-focused language
• Comfort working with data, including reading quantitative survey tabs, identifying themes, and articulating takeaways
• Basic understanding of statistics or survey methodology (formal coursework not required)
• Experience supporting or conducting research (desk research, qualitative support, or quantitative analysis)
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across different teams
• Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in learning new issues, audiences, and tools
• Effective collaborator with strong verbal communication skills

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off (PTO) policy
• Two months each year of remote work flexibility (July and December)
• Twelve paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
• One week of paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• One-month paid sabbatical after seven years at RALLY
• 401(k) plan
• Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
• Transportation and technology stipends