Investigative Researcher
Investigative Researcher
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$ 60000 - 70000
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Job Description
Overview
POSITION TITLE: Investigative Researcher
REPORTS TO: Associate Director Center on Extremism
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
LOCATION: Anywhere ADL has an office on the West Coast (Los Angeles preferred)
Grade/Class: Grade F Exempt PSA-Eligible
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
PRIMARYFUNCTION:
The Investigative Researcher plays a critical role in detecting deterring and disrupting the spread of extremist activity by researching investigating and monitoring activities of extremist movements and hate groups developing and maintaining relationships with regional partners and creating resources and analysis for public distribution and internal use.
Responsibilities
Primary:
- Conduct and meticulously document research investigate and monitor extremist movements groups and individuals and related activity through primary and secondary public sources.
- Develop and draft resources blogs and reports for public distribution and analyses for internal use on extremist and hate-related subjects.
- Provide briefings and expert analysis about extremist-related activities and Center on Extremism work in general to both law enforcement donors media and other public audiences.
- Develop and maintain relationships with regional partners including law enforcement agencies community partners and others with a professional interest in tracking hate incidents/crimes and combating extremism.
- Support regional offices in ADLs Southern Division by providing information guidance and assistance.
- Recommend strategies for responding to extremist activities and developments.
This job description provides a general overview of the role and its key responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and ADL reserves the right to assign additional tasks as needed.
Qualifications
Skills:
- Excellent analytical and research skills; strong familiarity with open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and act flexibly in response to changing priorities.
- Ability to work effectively in collaborative settings and with all levels of staff.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to demonstrate good judgment under pressure.
- Familiarity with a range of data and technological tools.
- Expertise and interest in specific extremist-related subject area of concern to ADL.
Work Experience:
- The ideal candidate has several years investigative experience in journalism law enforcement academic research or similar areas with a proven track record in deep research and analysis.
Education:
- B.A. degree in Journalism Political Science History Criminal Justice related field or equivalentwork experience required (Graduate degree preferred).
Work Environment:
- Office environment. Position may require work outside of normal Mon-Fri 9-5:30 working hours such as responding to crisis situations and rotational hours of work. Overnighttravel required.
- ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.
Compensation:
- This position has a salary range of $60000 to $70000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Los Angeles CA. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.For an overview of our total rewards package please visit aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally. Our mission-driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races religions nationalities genders LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment hiring promotions and other terms conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age race creed religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender expression marital status physical or mental disability veteran status or military status or in violation of any applicable Federal state or local laws.
ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process please contact the People & Culture department at.
ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and all other applicable State Local and Federal laws.
The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
