Senior Research Analyst, Content Strategy
National Journal
Summary
Gravity Research is hiring a Senior Research Analyst, Content Strategy to help plan and produce flagship, research-based content on corporate reputational risk.
Job description
We are looking for an early career researcher or consultant that can effectively identify and communicate on key reputational risk areas for corporations.
Gravity research helps advise the world's largest companies on reputational risk. Analysts on our product team contribute to all aspects of client engagements, such as regularly-produced reports, custom analyses and bespoke insights and recommendations. This role will also play a key part in producing proactive and flagship content for our clients, requiring thought leadership and a deep understanding of the challenges our clients face in this space.
The ideal candidate will have strong research instincts and professional experience within either the consulting or research industries. The candidate will have the ability to execute against tight deadlines to develop professional and intellectually sound deliverables for members, both independently and in close collaboration with the Senior Director for Content Strategy.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Senior Director of Content Strategy on flagship research projects, including thought leadership reports and webinars, as well as leading the production of other content in support of team goals.
- Producing content for key client accounts and being responsible for the timely delivery of all project work.
- Collaborating with team members to develop research methodologies and approaches to answer client questions.
- Leading other analysts who are producing our signature content.
- Drafting deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, memos, and other formats, to communicate findings and recommendations to clients and prospects.
- Presenting findings and interacting with clients to better understand their needs, serving as a trusted expert and advisor on corporate reputational risks.
- Contributing to product development by crafting new and innovative approaches to producing the analytic work, optimizing operations, and perfecting the research product.
- Advanced ability to integrate AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) into the content creation process, balancing speed, quality and rigor.
Specific qualifications include:
- A highly analytic, natural problem solver with proven skills relating to client-facing research delivery.
- The ability to highlight key insights within a complex set of data, synthesize large amounts of information, and then clearly explain these insights to clients.
- A skilled project manager, able to independently manage competing priorities and adhere to timelines.
- A strong writer able to clearly frame issues for a variety of audiences; some experience with PowerPoint or other visual presentation formats highly preferred.
- An individual with 3-5 years of work experience in at least one of the following domains: market research, consulting, policy analysis, risk analysis, Capitol Hill or executive agency experience.
- Earned Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
- 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.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of work experience in market research, consulting, policy analysis, risk analysis, Capitol Hill or executive agency experience
- Earned Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
- Strong research instincts and professional experience in consulting or research industries
- Highly analytic, natural problem solver with proven skills relating to client-facing research delivery
- Ability to highlight key insights within a complex set of 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
- Advanced ability to integrate AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) into the content creation process
- 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
Company overview
National Journal is a premier advisory services company based in Washington, D.C., specializing in government affairs, advocacy communications, stakeholder mapping, and policy research for government and business leaders. Founded in 1969 as the Government Research Corporation, the company has evolved from its origins as a weekly magazine into a comprehensive research and information services organization. National Journal provides subscription-based news, analysis, and tracking services focused on politics, policy, and government affairs, serving over 1,000 members from both public and private sectors. The company's core offerings include daily journalism through National Journal Daily and The Hotline, legislative tracking services, strategic research tools like the Network Science Initiative and Vignette database, and premium editorial content that supports federal agencies in monitoring legislation, preparing for congressional hearings, and analyzing policy issues. With a team of specialists dedicated to government affairs, communications, and political research, National Journal has established itself as a critical information provider for various federal government entities, delivering comprehensive insights into legislative processes and policy developments. The company operates under the National Journal Group LLC and maintains a strong reputation as one of Washington's most trusted media brands for nearly 50 years.