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About The Position
As an Assistant Research Strategist on the Transaction team you will support Dotdash Merediths product testing initiative to create meaningful product insights for our readers in the form of original content on our Home brands: Better Homes & Gardens Real Simple Southern Living and The Spruce. You will conduct category research help compile product lists and write methodologies for our tests on categories such as vacuums sheets lawn mowers gardening equipment and more! Your work will ensure testing insights are gathered in a timely manner to update our articles and help readers make the best purchasing decision.
About the Role:
Support the Research Strategist by assisting with product category research to inform testing
Manage all PR outreach and relationships
Maintain PR database with accurate contact information
Stay on top of new product launches and trending products
Conduct interviews with category experts to inform product lists and methodologies when applicable
Develop standardized testing methodologies for realworld tests with extra attention to each brands unique voice
About The Team:
The Research Testing team at Dotdash Meredith works to gather brandspecific testing insights and photos through rigorous product testing which is carefully and meticulously researched and assigned. We collaborate with our edit partners to ensure we are giving our readers the best and most uptodate product recommendations based on our handson testing.
About The Position Contributions:
Weight Accountabilities Actions and Expected Measurable Results
40 Product research: putting together product lists and collaborating with edit to review and update accordingly
30 Procurement: Reach out to PR agencies to form relationships with brands in order to procure products for testing and learn about new product launches
20 Methodologies and results forms: Write methodologies and create results forms to standardize and gather product insights
10 Expert interviews: Conduct interviews with category experts to inform product research and testing methodologies.
The Roles Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
Education:
A bachelors degree in journalism communications or a related field.
Experience:
1 year experience in research journalism marketing and/or PR
Specific Knowledge Skills Certifications and Abilities:
Strong communication and organizational skills
A product enthusiast who spends time researching and obsessing over purchases with a strong attention to detail
Proficiency in project management tools like Excel Google Sheets or Airtable
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects
A selfstarter who is comfortable working in a quickly changing environment
Travel Required (Approximate): 0
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