Account Executive, Research and Strategy

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE RESEARCH AND STRATEGY

Are you curious about what shapes public opinion moves audiences and influences how people understand the world Do you love digging into information analyzing data and turning complex findings into clear direction for strategy and storytelling RALLY is seeking an analytical detail-oriented researcher to join our Insights and Strategy team as an Account Executive.

In this role you will bring research to life across advocacy public education and policy campaigns. Youll work across multiple client teams contributing to audience understanding message framing insight generation and strategy development. Youll support quantitative and qualitative research efforts conduct wide-ranging desk research monitor media and social trends and synthesize findings into clear and actionable reports and recommendations.

This is a great fit for someone who naturally connects dots identifies patterns others might miss and enjoys shaping strategy through thoughtful well-organized research. You thrive in fast-moving environments are comfortable supporting senior strategists and clients and bring a blend of curiosity rigor and strong writing. Above all youre excited to help changemakers understand their audiences and make work that resonates.

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)
• Assist 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
• Assist with quantitative research by reviewing survey tabs identifying patterns and summarizing key findings
• Contribute to the development of audience personas messaging briefs and narrative insights
• Draft background materials briefing documents memos reports and thought leadership content
• 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
• Support new business efforts by preparing research pulls developing audience insights sharing background summaries and drafting proposal content
• Participate in client meetings and internal brainstorms contributing research-backed perspective

QUALIFICATIONS

• 35 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

• Experience with media monitoring or social listening platforms (training provided on specific tools)
• Exposure to public opinion research message testing audience segmentation or campaign evaluation
• Experience translating research into messaging frameworks briefs or strategy recommendations
• Familiarity with advocacy social impact communications or issue-based campaigns
• Experience drafting reports white papers or research-driven content
• Coursework or background in fields such as journalism political science sociology psychology public health anthropology communications or related social sciences
• Experience supporting new business proposals through research pulls or background summaries

BENEFITS AND PERKS

At RALLY we believe a business is only as strong as its people. Thats why we offer a robust benefits package and thoughtful perks that support your wellbeing fuel your growth and reflect the culture were building together.

We believe changing the world should come with a healthy paycheck time to recharge and space to grow. Heres what we offer:

• 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 Years Day
• One-month paid sabbatical after seven years at RALLY
• 401(k) plan
• Generous health dental and vision benefits
• Transportation and technology stipends

RALLY is a hybrid workplace. Team members are expected to work on-site two days per week to foster collaboration and connection with flexibility on other days.

We Are RALLY LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage people of all backgroundsincluding but not limited to people of color LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities veterans and individuals of all agesto apply.

Compensation and Timeline: This is a full-time hourly position with a pay range of $32$34 per hour commensurate with experience. This translates to approximately $60000$70000 per year.

Required Experience:

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