Job description
This posting is for early consideration for future research openings at HIT Strategies. Positions include Executive Research Assistant, Analyst, Senior Analyst, Research Manager and 1099 Contract Researcher. We conduct informational interviews on a rolling basis.
Research candidates who are already in pipeline consideration do not need to re-apply.
About HIT Strategies
HIT Strategies is an insights firm that decodes the political and consumer landscape where traditional firms fail. Our diverse team of researchers specialize in reaching the underestimated voters and consumers who are reshaping American culture, media, and markets – communities often misunderstood or overlooked by conventional research. Our brand promise is to deliver culturally competent research and actionable insights with precision, clarity, and impact.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. As the leading millennial and minority-owned insights research firm, our team reflects the country's incredible diversity. Therefore, we especially encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and groups underrepresented in political research.
2026 Research Pipeline
HIT Strategies seeks researchers paving the way in understanding, communicating with and engaging diverse audiences. Our researchers conduct public opinion research within a designated portfolio and/or focused on key demographic audiences. Whether a Research Assistant, Analyst, or Research Manager, all of our researchers think critically and deliver accurate & visually compelling data that meet client objectives.
Key Role Objectives
Drive accurate, high-quality, culturally competent analysis of behaviors, attitudes, values, and other drivers within research populations
Engage clients in providing specialized guidance and consultation that allows clients to achieve their objectives and goals
Drive research design, data collection, analysis, and consulting
Preferred Research Audiences
AAPI
Black / African-American
Hispanic / Latino
LGBTQ+
Women
Youth
Consider applying if you:
Managed client timelines and project objectives and goals, helping define the scope of work with guiding questions
Drafted and monitored public opinion surveys including developing polls and screeners and monitoring survey response data
Created moderator guides, conducted focus groups, reviewed focus group notes and developed analytical proof points
Created analytical reports and visually compelling presentations incorporating statistical facts, key data trends, and critical insightsdemonstratingcultural competence
Managed vendors and complex client-facing interactions for timely product delivery
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Marketing, Mass Communications, Economics, Statistics, Humanities, or a related concentration
2-5 years of previousresearch work experience in a related fieldas demonstrated by a research assessment
Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially succinct and concise reporting
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office – especially Excel and PowerPoint
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.