Longwell Partners · 21 hours ago
Media Researcher
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$55K/yr - $70K/yrLongwell Partners is a full-service, pro-democracy communications firm based in Washington, DC. They are seeking an energetic Media Researcher to track political news and social media, conduct media research, and help craft impactful messaging for the 2026 midterms.
Professional ServicesPublic RelationsWeb Design
Responsibilities
Monitor political news and social media constantly to identify opportunities for rapid response
Conduct media/opposition research to uncover past statements and video clips which expose political actors’ extremism, hypocrisy, and lack of ethics
Identify and curate timely stories and video content that can be turned into compelling social media content and/or produced ads aligned with our pro-democracy mission, ensuring accuracy and context
Collaborate with creative and communications teams to transform raw news into powerful, shareable content that aligns with project goals
Contribute to social media strategy by drafting copy, adapting clips, and posting across platforms. Track the performance of social media posts and provide feedback on what resonates and how to optimize engagement
Qualification
Required
You are passionate about politics and our pro-democracy mission, and you follow the news obsessively. You spot opportunities and breaking stories before others do
You have sharp political instincts and a familiarity with policy, political messaging, and elections
Proven experience sourcing or creating content for social media or political ads, ideally with strong familiarity in handling video and multimedia/open source research
Ability to juggle multiple news streams, content sources, and rapid-response opportunities simultaneously
Familiarity with social media platforms (X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook) and emerging trends
Strong writing skills, capable of drafting sharp, engaging copy for social posts
You take responsibility for your work, are proactive in solving problems, and hold yourself to a high standard
You're able to be in the office (downtown DC) five days a week (this is not a remote or hybrid opportunity)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Previous experience in political research, journalism, or social media roles
Benefits
100% covered medical insurance
401(k) matching program
Metro-accessible, downtown DC location
Opportunities to learn, innovate, and advance within a mission-driven, high-performance team
Company
Longwell Partners
Longwell Partners is a communications firm that works with organizations across the political spectrum to build uncommon coalitions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Carson P.
Partner
Priya G.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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