Research Fellow - Research Administration - Full Time
$80kNorthwestern University
Department: Medill - Administration
Job Summary: The State of Local News Project at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications is seeking candidates for a full-time research associate position. The State of Local News Project works to study the media landscape of the United States, and its findings and data are being used by scholars, journalists, nonprofit organizations, and policymakers.
Reporting directly to the project director, the research associate will be involved in all aspects of collecting, evaluating, and analyzing local news data, helping to develop annual reports, and collaborating with outside researchers. This position will take ownership of a focused research project examining community news access across Midwestern states. Additionally, the person in this role will provide advice, mentorship and quality control for research done through the Local News Accelerator.
Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate several years of experience working on large, data-driven research projects, and must possess fluency with database management and data analysis software, as well as a strong interest in the future of local journalism. Experience in data mining, natural language processing analysis, and working with geographic data is preferred. This will be an in-person, full-time position based at Northwestern University's Evanston, IL campus.
Special Research Project on Local News Access in Midwestern States
Updating and Analyzing Local News Media Data
Providing Data and Analysis for Outside Researchers
Presenting and Communicating Research Findings
Provide advice, mentorship and quality control for research done through the Local News Accelerator
Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in data science, statistics, or related field; Programming experience related to data analysis (R, Python, etc.)
Experience using business intelligence and data visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)
Experience working with media or audience research.
Experience with natural language processing software and methods
Experience working with geographic information systems (ArcGIS, PostGIS, etc.)
The expected pay for this position is $80,000 annually, in alignment with departmental equity and market data.
The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance.
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