Thank you for your interest in contributing to the work at Onyx Impact. Please review the submission requirements for the position and submit the required materials to careers@onyximpact.org
Digital Research and Policy Analyst – Full Time / Remote
Onyx Impact is hiring a hardworking and motivated digital research and policy analyst to join our new team. This individual will be committed to restoring integrity to information, empowering Black communities, and defending democracy.
This individual could have experience in this area or come from a related, but different field. The right individual will bring their own take on the importance of defending democracy - candidates with a story to tell about why democracy matters to them are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is a research and policy role for an analyst who enjoys uncovering the WHY behind what people are thinking and feeling about what they see online. In this role, the analyst will conduct digital research across social media channels and online media sources, using a collection of social listening and data analytics tools, as well as ethnographic and qualitative approaches to research. This role will also require analysts to develop an understanding of digital policy and apply learnings to action-oriented strategic guidance and analysis. Research and policy will focus on online harms, disinformation, and threats to democracy impacting Black communities.
Analysts will translate research into written reports, memos, and analysis and present findings. They will work closely with the senior leadership team.
Salary: $67,500 Location: Remote; some travel required Healthcare Stipend: Onyx Impact will offer each employee a taxable $500 healthcare stipend until such time as Onyx Impact begins offering employer-sponsored coverage (At this point, Onyx Impact does not offer employer-sponsored health, vision, or dental insurance).
Job Classification: Exempt
Education and Requirements:
Dedication to empowering Black communities
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Very strong writing skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work as a team player
Fluency with social media channels and online media
Experience working with social listening tools (i.e. NewsWhip, Meltwater, CrowdTangle, BrandWatch, BuzzSumo, Vinesight) a plus
Experience with quantitative/qualitative political research is a plus
Experience working in advocacy focused on civil and human rights and/or democracy is a plus
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
If interested in this role, please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@onyximpact.org
Onyx Impact Values
At Onyx Impact, the work is good. We believe a healthy democracy requires empowered communities and a healthy information ecosystem. We value an information ecosystem rooted in integrity and trust. We strive for a democracy where every American can exercise their right to vote, fully informed with honest and fact-based information.
We acknowledge the taxing and distressing nature of the present online threat landscape. We are committed to protecting staff members’ well-being and do so through physical and ethical safeguarding.
Onyx Impact is committed to building a diverse team and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. You will be considered for employment regardless of race, religion, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Onyx Impact is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.