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Salary: USD 230,000 - 265,000 / annual
Anthropic is seeking an experienced public opinion researcher to build and expand its in-house polling and research function. This is a foundational role establishing the research function from the ground up with high autonomy and limited precedent.
You will work within the Central Policy team, which sits at the operational heart of Anthropic's policy function—distinct from government relations and communications, but essential to enabling both. You'll work cross-functionally to ensure policy and communications strategy is grounded in rigorous understanding of stakeholder sentiment. The polling insights you generate will directly feed into high-visibility campaigns and serve as a key asset in policy efforts in Washington and beyond.
Anthropric is equal parts research lab, policy think-tank, and technology startup, deeply committed to safe AI development and building partnerships with governments through proactive, substantive policy conversations. This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of AI policy, bringing rigorous research discipline to policy strategy.
Key responsibilities include: developing a comprehensive strategy for the in-house political research function aligned with Anthropic's policy goals; identifying, evaluating, and establishing relationships with leading research and polling firms across demographics, geographies, and political perspectives; conducting detailed, proactive research to test core messages, policy proposals, and campaign themes; executing rapid-response polling to assess messaging strategy in response to external events; working with external affairs colleagues and policy communications to identify research priorities and translate insights into actionable recommendations; developing and maintaining a knowledge management system for polling data; managing polling vendors at scale; participating in strategy sessions providing thought partnership on message and campaign design; creating clear, compelling deliverables distilling findings into insights; identifying opportunities to build and scale the function; and tracking impact and utility of research.
Minimum qualifications: Experience designing and executing public opinion research, including survey and questionnaire design, sampling approaches, and message testing. Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative polling data and translate findings into clear, decision-ready written recommendations. Experience selecting, briefing, and managing external polling or research vendors. Strong writing and presentation skills, including distilling complex research for senior, non-technical audiences.
Preferred qualifications: 10+ years of professional experience in political or public opinion research, ideally spanning multiple campaign cycles and policy environments. Corporate public affairs experience, ideally in a highly scrutinized or regulated industry. Strategic thinking that spots emergent issues, identifies and tests the right messages, and translates insights into tactical recommendations. Track record of building relationships with vendors, external experts, and complex stakeholder ecosystems. Strong organizational skills managing multiple projects simultaneously with clear priorities and tight timelines. Comfort operating in ambiguous environments, taking ownership of problems, and proactively driving initiatives with limited precedent. Resourceful, collaborative working style and genuine commitment to being a strong teammate. Passion for AI policy and alignment with Anthropic's safety mission and commitment to responsible AI development.
