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Position Summary: Research is the messaging and strategy backbone of campaigns. We scour all sorts of publicly-available records and sources to gain a deep understanding of the topics and candidates we research. Our Video Research Associates identify and catalog video assets on these subjects, ensuring that all members of the DNC's Research, Communications and Mobilization departments have access to them for use in social media posts, press releases and other external products. They also play a key role in keeping staff informed of coverage trends in national and local media. Some late nights and off-hour work will be required.
Key Responsibilities:

• Record, clip and catalog media segments for rapid response needs and for long-term research projects
• Research and analyze trends in local and national news as well as in raw video content
• Compile video or audio-based clips for media coverage reports
• Additional specific research responsibilities, as directed

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of current events relating to Congress, the White House, the Republican Party, and upcoming campaign cycles, with the ability to keep up with the 24-hour news cycle
• Basic understanding of video files and formats, with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new tech-based databases
• Experience with media monitoring services and clipping tools strongly preferred (including but not limited to LexisNexis, SnapStream, TVEyes, and Snagit)
• Ability to work independently, ask questions, remain responsive, and keep open lines of communication in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Salary: The starting salary for the Video Research Associate position is $54,100.00, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position, which means you will be eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 in a given workweek. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Benefits:

• The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
• Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
• Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
• Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
• Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
• Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents