Project Coordinator (Entry-Level) Job in Somerville 08876, New Jersey US

Edison Research is looking for bright, self-motivating individuals to join its expanding 2012 election exit poll team.

 

Since 2003, Edison Research has been the sole provider of exit poll information to the six major news organizations -- ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox, NBC and the Associated Press. Edison has conducted exit polls and collected precinct vote returns to project and analyze these results for every major primary and the general election in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2012.  Edison will again provide these services for the 2012 general election.

 

In addition to election exit polling, Edison Research conducts opinion research and market research, providing strategic information for businesses, government agencies and media organizations worldwide.  Since its founding in 1994, Edison Research has conducted over 3,000 research assignments in 35 countries.     

 

Election Exit Poll Coordinators will support the research and operations teams during the 2012 general election. Individuals will be assigned states for which they will be responsible for all research and recruiting. 

 

Research responsibilities include compiling vote histories and other data, as well as learning about election procedures and regulations. In addition, Coordinators will recruit, train and manage a large staff of interviewers who will survey voters as they exit polling places on Election Day. 

This is an entry-level six-month position. Edison Research offers a friendly, team oriented work environment. Salary is at an annualized rate of $34,000, with a bonus awarded post-election. Start date on or about June 15th.

 

Responsibilities:  

- Through phone interviews with county and state government officials, individuals will collect election data and information about the voting process in their assigned states

- Data entry of research information

- Recruit and manage Election Day workers

- Training of interviewers

- Supervise and manage exit poll interviewer team on Election Day

- Assist project managers of Edison’s radio, advertising and media jobs as needed

 

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree

- Interest in politics and media

- Ability to meet assigned deadlines in a quick-paced, time sensitive environment

- Flexibility to work evenings and some weekends in the fall

- Attention to detail and self-motivation is a must

- Excellent oral communication skills

- Organizational and time management skills

- Strong computer skills, which must include experience with Word and Excel 

Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.