Political Intern
All Applicants must read the entire application and follow explicit instructions. Applicants who do not follow directions will not be considered for this internship opportunity.
Who We Are: GT is a political consulting firm that engages in mainly political data analytics but is also hands-on with political campaigns, SuperPACs, Issue Advocacy groups, and various corporate interests. Founded in 2005 and building off the success of the Bush re-election campaign, Grassroots Targeting set out to not just see the future of the political landscape— but change it. Grassroots Targeting was a pioneer in its field and is now the premier data analytics firm in the nation. GT has worked with some of our nation’s biggest names in politics while maintaining a close-knit, hands-on environment. We value creativity, innovation, and a collaborative spirit.
What We Do: Grassroots Targeting brings the same techniques used by corporate marketers— predictive analytics based on original models using survey data— to the political and public affairs world, enabling campaigns to identify the individual voters and donors who make the most attractive targets for their outreach efforts. Basically – we help our clients figure out who to talk to, and how to talk to them— so that they can increase support for something, get someone elected, or educate the public.
You’ll Learn/Gain:
- What messages are moving audiences nationwide
- Processes that accurately predict election outcomes
- Knowledge of the interworking’s of today’s political industry and environment
We are seeking reliable people who are organized, have an interest in politics and enjoy working as part of a team to achieve critical objectives. If you’re curious about the future of politics, you’ll love it here.
Specifically, you’ll be asked to/ assist with:
- Analyze and document voter microtargeting and survey data
- Help produce presentations for campaigns
- Write and script political messages for modeling surveys
- Manage excel spreadsheets and list-building projects
- Assist in campaign deployment
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Curiosity/Motivation/Eagerness to grow, adapt and learn efficiently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team player
- Ability to effectively multitask
- Perform well under pressure
- Dedicated to producing thorough, quality work
- Flexible and easygoing
- Friendly with a great attitude
- Working knowledge MS Office, particularly Excel
To Apply: Please email your resume to Ellen Underwood at ellen@grassrootstargeting.com, and CC rebecca@grassrootstargeting.com. Along with your resume please provide a brief description (one paragraph) depicting your interest in working at Grassroots Targeting as well as a specific interest in one of our clients. *Client list can be found on our website*