Social Impact & Reputational Risk Analyst at National Journal

About the Role

Gravity Research’s newest product is a research service that helps Fortune 500 companies make informed decisions about when and how to engage on societal issues, such as racial equity, LGBTQ+ rights, climate, and human rights. We support clients by monitoring the current conversation around these issues, benchmarking our clients’ actions compared to their peers, and analyzing the advantages and risks of engaging on specific issues.

Social Impact and Reputational Risk Analysts contribute to all aspects of SRI client engagements. Analysts on the social issues benchmarking team use media monitoring tools and qualitative research methods to identify and track trending issues, produce custom analysis, and develop bespoke insights and recommendations. Analysts work directly with senior leaders at Gravity Research and senior public affairs and C-suite executives at client companies.

Responsibilities

• Manage research for 4-6 client accounts and ensure timely delivery of all project work.
• Collaborate with team members to develop research methodologies and approaches to answer client questions.
• Lead associates and interns supporting the client research process.
• Develop smart, nuanced analysis on how societal issues may impact corporations, their workforces, and consumers, and synthesize findings into strategic recommendations.
• Draft deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, memos, and other formats, to communicate findings and recommendations to clients.
• Present findings and interact with clients to better understand their needs, serving as a trusted expert and advisor on challenging societal issues.
• Regularly consume news about societal issues and their impact on the business community to incorporate current trends into research and analysis.
• Contribute to product development by crafting new approaches to analytic work, optimizing operations, and refining the research product.

Requirements

• A highly analytic, natural problem solver.
• Ability to highlight key insights within complex data, synthesize large amounts of information, and clearly explain these insights to clients.
• Skilled project manager, able to independently manage competing priorities and adhere to timelines.
• Strong writer able to clearly frame issues for a variety of audiences; experience with PowerPoint or other visual presentation formats highly preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in at least one of the following domains: strategy consulting, policy analysis, risk analysis, Capitol Hill or executive agency experience, or political science research.
• Earned Bachelor’s degree required.
• Entrepreneurial spirit; track record of building new initiatives from conception to execution.
• Creative thinking and resourcefulness in problem-solving.
• Prodigious work ethic and spirit of generosity.

Pay

$60,000 - $65,000 a year

Schedule

This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC. Gravity Research operates on a hybrid schedule, with employees required to be in the office every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. During August 2026, teams will be fully remote.