FP1 Strategies, a public affairs and political consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., is looking for an experienced opposition researcher for our D.C.-based firm. Working with the FP1 Research Team, the Director will:

• Manage and build out research books on issues, organizations and individuals
• Prepare original research documents and backgrounders for use in client advertising and new business pitches
• Maintain the firms research documents and database
• Pull campaign finance reports and analyze congressional voting records
• Real-time monitor clients, issues and items of interest to clients
• Conduct bias analysis and vetting as needed
• Generate research support for client deliverables, such as op-eds and press releases

Requirements

Ideal candidates will meet the following requirements:

• 3-5 years of political research experience
• Proven ability to analyze a large amount of information from a wide range of sources and synthesize it into a clear and accessible product
• Previous experience in RNC-style formatting and a keen eye for detail is a plus
• Experience using research databases (LexisNexis, Congress.gov, IQ Media, TV Eyes, FEC, Bloomberg Gov)
• Experience in online public records research and FOIA and state-level information requests
• High understanding of local, regional and national politics and current events
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work as part of a team
• Able to multitask high priority projects on tight deadlines
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Adaptive and flexible to changing needs of the workplace
• Strong writing and editing skills

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, medical and dental insurance as well as a fast-paced work environment on a growing team with many opportunities for growth and advancement.

ABOUT FP1 STRATEGIES

FP1 Strategies LLC is a full-service agency based in Washington, D.C. specializing in political campaigns and public affairs work focused on coalition building, public relations, grassroots mobilization, advertising, digital engagement, message development, and crisis management.

With experience managing high-profile national projects in the United States and internationally, FP1s ability to design and deploy a campaign-style, fully-integrated approach is a core competency that is unique among its competitors. FP1 is large enough to run endeavors that are multinational in scale, but the firm takes pride in its founding commitment to work harder than anyone on behalf of its clients no matter the size of the account. This grit, creativity and focus are what FP1s campaign approach truly represents.