What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Analyst position at NewWorld?
About NewWorld
NewWorld is a digital storytelling studio based in NYC creating new narratives about people, power, and social change to transform our politics and the economy. Our team is racially and gender diverse at every level, from entry-level to ownership; we are bringing the best-in-class creative strategies usually reserved for the private sector side by side with deep experience in social movements and ventures; and we are building a team that can help a new generation of leaders win the debate on their terms.
About The Role
Analysts are members of the Research and Insights team and report to the Senior Research Director. They work closely with the project team through all stages of analysis to deliver actionable understanding and insight for our clients. In particular, junior analysts are responsible for using in-house tools and standard analysis practices to code qualitative data, clean up data files, perform quantitative analysis with guidance from senior analysts, and assist with preparing client reports and presentations.
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will have all of the following:
The salary band for this role is $47,000-$66,000 annually and will be commensurate with experience. While this is a remote position, preference will be given to candidates located on the East Coast of the United States, especially in the metropolitan areas of Washington, DC., or New York City.
Equity is at the heart of NewWorld. From the clients we partner with and vendors we engage, to the team we’re building, we are committed to creating opportunities for the diverse community of talented, creative professionals who have been systematically denied opportunities across the professional communications industry. Women, people of color, LGBTI people, people of any religion or nationality and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Opportunities for advancement exist, and NewWorld is committed to helping all staff develop and grow.
NewWorld is a digital storytelling studio based in NYC creating new narratives about people, power, and social change to transform our politics and the economy. Our team is racially and gender diverse at every level, from entry-level to ownership; we are bringing the best-in-class creative strategies usually reserved for the private sector side by side with deep experience in social movements and ventures; and we are building a team that can help a new generation of leaders win the debate on their terms.
About The Role
Analysts are members of the Research and Insights team and report to the Senior Research Director. They work closely with the project team through all stages of analysis to deliver actionable understanding and insight for our clients. In particular, junior analysts are responsible for using in-house tools and standard analysis practices to code qualitative data, clean up data files, perform quantitative analysis with guidance from senior analysts, and assist with preparing client reports and presentations.
Responsibilities
- Coding of qualitative data
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis under the supervision of more senior staff
- Create professional data visualizations to support communicating insights
- Assist with the preparation and packaging of client deliverables
- Conduct desk research on political and social issues. Synthesize research from a number of sources or conduct literature reviews
- Assist with the preparation of surveys and other research materials (e.g., interview moderator guides)
- Assist with recruitment for qualitative and quantitative studies.
Successful candidates will have all of the following:
- Boundless curiosity, passion for the work, and a commitment to learning and growth
- Flexibility and an ability to adapt in a rapidly evolving political and business environment
- Excellent reading and writing skills (in English)
- Some experience in either politics, linguistics, public opinion research, or marketing
- Co-op placements & capstone projects are sufficient for this entry-level position
- Ability to multitask and prioritize while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- 1 year of experience working with either qualitative or quantitative data is preferred
- Familiarity with data processing and visualization languages and tools such as Python, R, D3, and Tableau is a benefit
- Outstanding communication skills, including verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, are needed. Much of our work depends on responsiveness, timely communication, and clearly and concisely detailing the next steps with internal teams.
- Goal-oriented. Our work entails a combination of entrepreneurial creativity and straightforward execution. To maintain continual progress, we collaboratively set and check weekly goals.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to working in diverse teams and creating an equitable and just world for Black and Brown people.
- Time-efficient. Our organization’s ambitions are lofty. Because of that, the analyst will have a substantial workload requiring quick and accurate work.
The salary band for this role is $47,000-$66,000 annually and will be commensurate with experience. While this is a remote position, preference will be given to candidates located on the East Coast of the United States, especially in the metropolitan areas of Washington, DC., or New York City.
Equity is at the heart of NewWorld. From the clients we partner with and vendors we engage, to the team we’re building, we are committed to creating opportunities for the diverse community of talented, creative professionals who have been systematically denied opportunities across the professional communications industry. Women, people of color, LGBTI people, people of any religion or nationality and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Opportunities for advancement exist, and NewWorld is committed to helping all staff develop and grow.
Salary : $47,000 - $66,000
