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Senior Research Associate, Rapid Response

JB for Governor
Chicago, IL
JB for Governor is seeking a Senior Research Associate, Rapid Response. The Senior Research Associate, Rapid Response will be a key player in rapid response operations, including fact checking, pushback, and other collaborative efforts with the Communications and Digital teams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Write rapid response research documents with precision and attention to detail
  • Lead fast paced research projects in response to breaking news and happenings in the race
  • Fact check opponents’ claims and statements
  • Collaborate with the communications and digital teams on cross departmental projects
  • Develop accurate backup documents for polling and paid media
  • Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 1-2 cycles of opposition political research experience. Rapid response and/or campaign research experience strongly preferred.
  • Extreme attention to detail, even under tight deadlines
  • Strong grasp of strategic messaging and the role of research in achieving communications goals
  • Mastery of standard research bullet writing
  • Experience with LexisNexis, court records retrieval, campaign finance analysis, and other public records research
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Willingness to be a team player and support colleagues and the campaign at large
  • Experience managing interns or researchers a plus
This position is based in Chicago, Illinois but can start remotely, with the expectation that the Senior Research Associate, Rapid Response relocate. The salary for this position starts at $90,000.

JB for Governor 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. JB for Governor strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. JB for Governor is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status. JB for Governor will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Posted 2026-01-14

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