Junior Research Executive (UK or Remote)

Job title:

Junior Research Executive (UK or Remote)

Company

Zinc Network

Job description

Introducing Zinc NetworkZinc Network is a business dedicated to meaningful, measurable change. Zinc conceptualises and creates programs, interventions, and strategic communications campaigns around some of the world’s most complex problems – from disinformation to extremism, media capture to authoritarianism.We are headquartered in London with offices in Washington, D.C., and Warsaw with 80+ team members from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds. Zinc works with a broad range of governmental, NGO, and private sector clients, including the UK Home Office (HO); the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO); the United States Agency for International Development (USAID); the U.S. Department of State (DOS); UN agencies and missions; and foundations.Outline of the jobWe are seeking an experienced researcher to assist the Artemis Alliance (a countering gender- and identity-based disinformation, or GID, project managed by Zinc Network and active in Poland, Armenia and Georgia with a two-stage research task involving both desk research and qualitative interviews.The first phase will consist of a focused desk research project examining gendered disinformation spread on social media. Working closely with our research team, you will conduct a comprehensive analysis of existing research and data to map key trends, actors, and impacts of gender-based disinformation campaigns targeting female politicians. The second phase of the task will consist of the design, oversight and analysis of Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) in Poland, Georgia and Armenia (please note that fieldwork will be undertaken by a third party).The deliverable for this work will be a report, with a detailed analysis of the desk and qualitative research findings, country-specific case studies of the GID campaign impact, and comparative analysis across geographies. This report will be used to draw up a list of policy recommendations that can be implemented to limit the impact of gender disinformation directed against women who are active in public life.While we have offices in London and Warsaw, the successful candidate will have the option to work fully remotely while maintaining regular contact with Zinc’s research team throughout the project timeline to ensure alignment with research objectives and methodology.The Junior Research Executive will be based in the UK or will work remotely.What you’ll be doing– Lead desk research to analyse GID targeting female politicians – including mapping case studies, key actors and narratives across social media platforms, assessing campaign impact, and identifying potential interview subjects in Poland, Armenia, and Georgia– Support qualitative research planning including developing interview guides, coordinating with third party suppliers, and supporting interview preparation and execution.– Analysis of qualitative results– Report drafting– Presentation of research findings (both written and in PowerPoint)– Represent Zinc at high-level meetings with clients and project partners,All while embodying the values of Zinc NetworkRequirementsWhat we need from you…– Understanding of online harms, particularly gender-based harassment and disinformation campaigns, and / or knowledge of digital rights, platform policies and content moderation practices– Academic research and/or literature reviews– Analysis skills – finding the ‘story’ to tell in both quantitative and qualitative data– Report writing– Fluency in EnglishYou may have the following skills:– PowerPoint presentation (both written and verbal)– Experience with qualitative primary research (such as focus groups and/or in-depth interviews)– Knowledge of Polish, Armenian or Georgian would be beneficialArea of SelectionWe’re committed to hiring a diverse workforce from different professional and cultural backgrounds, and to that end we encourage a variety of people to apply to join our company to represent the diverse range of subjects associated with our projects.Conditions of EmploymentCandidates who receive a job offer will be required to:– Disclose any previous disciplinary action against them resulting from a substantiated safeguarding (including any breaches involving trafficking-related activities) or workplace investigation.– Undergo background checks including employment verification, sexual offender registry (as available), identity confirmation, and anti-terrorism vetting.How to applyPlease include a cover letter stating how you meet each of the requirements.If you require an accommodation to be made at any point throughout the recruitment process, please advise us when contacted.To be hired ASAP

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:55:45 GMT

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