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Washington, DC
Gravity Research
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Gravity Research is hiring a Social Impact and Reputational Risk Research Associate. Gravity Research, born of National Journal, is a premier custom research and insights organization supporting corporate, association, and nonprofit clients. Our mission is to empower organizations to anticipate risk, spot opportunities, and rationalize reputational concerns against a backdrop of evolving…
Washington, DC
Gravity Research
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Gravity Research seeks a Health Policy Research Analyst to join Stakeholder Influence Analysis team. We are looking for curious and innovative researchers and consultants interested in learning about the most pressing current health policy issues and the people and organizations shaping policy decisions. Gravity Research, born of National Journal, is a premier custom research and insights…
Washington, DC
Gravity Research
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Gravity Research is hiring an Strategic Executive Advisor for our societal and reputational intelligence service. Gravity Research, an advisory company incubated at National Journal, is a premier custom research and insights organization supporting corporate, association, and nonprofit clients. Our mission is to empower organizations to anticipate risk, spot opportunities, and rationalize…
Washington, DC
Gravity Research
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Gravity Research, a leading research and insights organization, is in search of a Director of Content and Product Marketing to spearhead the strategic vision and execution of our Societal and Reputational Intelligence Service. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for not only positioning Gravity Research as a pioneering thought leader but also driving content and product marketing…
Washington, DC
Gravity Research
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Gravity Research is hiring a Social Impact and Reputational Risk Analyst. Gravity Research, born of National Journal, is a premier custom research and insights organization supporting corporate, association, and nonprofit clients. Our mission is to empower organizations to anticipate risk, spot opportunities, and rationalize reputational concerns against a backdrop of evolving public…

Manager/Director of Business Development & Strategy

Research-New Business & Account Management
Washington, DC
Research-New Business & Account Management
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Gravity Research is looking for a Manager/Director of Business Development & Strategy (Government Affairs) to join our growing firm. This role offers the opportunity to join a nascent team within National Journal’s research business at a pivotal time, and to help build and scale that business from the ground up. We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual who is organized, persistent…

Manager of Partnerships and Strategy- Public Affairs

Research-New Business & Account Management
Washington, DC
Research-New Business & Account Management
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Gravity Research is hiring a Manager of Partnerships and Strategy-Public Affairs. Gravity Research, born of National Journal, is a premier custom research and insights organization supporting corporate, association, and nonprofit clients. Our mission is to empower organizations to anticipate risk, spot opportunities, and rationalize reputational concerns against a backdrop of evolving public…

Government Affairs Business Associate

Research-New Business & Account Management
Washington, DC
Research-New Business & Account Management
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We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our growing firm as a Government Affairs Business Associate. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills and will be exceptionally organized, persistent, and collaborative. This is a dynamic role that spans sales, operations, administrative, and client services responsibilities and functions within a growing…

Research Intern

Network Science Initiative
Washington, DC
Network Science Initiative
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National Journal is hiring a Research Intern to support NSI’s PAC Vetting Service. National Journal is a premier research and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate Washington. Best known as one of Washington’s most trusted media brands for nearly 50 years, our expertise is unmatched with teams of specialists dedicated to government affairs…

Public Policy Research Intern

Network Science Initiative
Washington, DC
Network Science Initiative
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National Journal is hiring a Public Policy Research Intern to join our NSI team. NSI has launched a new product to help corporations weigh how they track and engage on important societal issues ranging from voting rights to climate change to vaccine mandates. We are looking for curious and innovative research interns interested in learning more about these highly politicized societal issues and…
Washington, DC
Presentation Center
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National Journal is hiring a Senior Director of Policy Research & Content Strategy who will lead the product teams working on our Presentation Center, Concierge, Almanac+, and PolicyView products, as well as co-own new product development for our Membership business. National Journal is a premier research and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate…

Policy Research Associate

Presentation Center
Washington, DC
Presentation Center
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National Journal’s Presentation Center is hiring a Policy Research Associate to join our team of experts producing insight and intelligence on how Washington works. National Journal is a premier research and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate Washington. Best known as one of Washington’s most trusted media brands for nearly 50 years, our expertise is…

Research Associate

Presentation Center
Washington, DC
Presentation Center
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National Journal’s Presentation Center is hiring a Research Associate to join our team of experts producing insight and intelligence on how Washington works. National Journal is a premier research and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate Washington. Best known as one of Washington’s most trusted media brands for more than 50 years, our expertise is…
Washington, DC
Gravity Research
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Gravity Research seeks a Government Affairs Research Analyst to join the Stakeholder Influence Analysis team. Gravity Research, born of National Journal, is a premier custom research and insights organization supporting corporate, association, and nonprofit clients. Our mission is to empower organizations to anticipate risk, spot opportunities, and rationalize reputational concerns against a…
Washington, DC
Gravity Research
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Gravity Research seeks a Public Policy Research Analyst to join the Stakeholder Influence Analysis team. Gravity Research, born of National Journal, is a premier custom research and insights organization supporting corporate, association, and nonprofit clients. Our mission is to empower organizations to anticipate risk, spot opportunities, and rationalize reputational concerns against a…

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Membership-New Business
Washington, DC
Membership-New Business
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National Journal is hiring a Director of Strategic Partnerships. National Journal Membership is a premier research and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate Washington. Our mission is to equip thousands of government and business leaders in the nation's capital with the intelligence, insights, and connections they need to save time, increase efficiency…

Business Development Manager

Membership-New Business
Washington, DC
Membership-New Business
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We are currently seeking a Business Development Manager to join National Journal’s Membership team. National Journal Membership is a premier research and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate Washington. Our mission is to equip thousands of government and business leaders in the nation's capital with the intelligence, insights, and connections they need to…
What is National Journal Membership The National Journal Membership is the premier Membership of government affairs and public policy professionals. Serving over 600 of the most influential institutions in society we seek to get the best thinking in our Members hands about the future direction of public policy and politics. Our mission is to equip thousands of government and business leaders…
Washington, DC
Gravity Research
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What is Gravity Research Gravity Research is a research and consulting business that serves over 100 communications and government affairs executives for Fortune 500 companies. Expectations of how business engages on the hardest issues in society have changed - and achieving success has become more complicated. Organizations today must calibrate action against competing demands and societal…
What is Gravity Research Gravity Research serves the most senior executives from the largest companies in the world, helping them understand the most important issues to their employees and their stakeholders assisting their decisions on how to engage in the issues of the day. Organizations today must calibrate action against competing demands and societal pressures. They are often…
Washington, DC
Membership-New Business
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National Journal is hiring a Partnerships & Strategy Fellow to join National Journal’s Membership team. National Journal Membership is a premier research and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate Washington. Our mission is to equip thousands of government and business leaders in the nation's capital with the intelligence, insights, and connections they need to…
Washington, DC
Marketing
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National Journal is hiring an Events & Marketing Specialist, responsible for co-owning and executing the organization’s events strategy to serve the team’s overall goals of attracting and retaining members. National Journal is a premier research and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate Washington. Best known as one of Washington’s most trusted media…