Senior Director of Research

About GLAAD

As the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, GLAAD is at the forefront of accelerating acceptance to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation that leads to cultural change. For over 35 years, GLAAD has been a dynamic media force rewriting the script for LGBTQ acceptance. Our work tackles tough issues that shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change.

The work of GLAAD is a campaign-style work environment that operates on a breaking news cycle; there is always a high level of energy and rapid activity for everyone in the organization; preparing for the next events/campaigns to accomplish our important media advocacy work, challenging anti-LGBTQ activism, and changing hearts and minds about our need for full equality. Staff members are expected to consciously and continuously promote the mission, values, programs, and impact of the organization when presented with opportunities for participating in membership development and reaching out to personal connections on behalf of GLAAD.

GLAAD operates with support from foundations, corporations, and individuals from every corner of the United States. Our highly skilled team of more than 60 staff works out of our Headquarters in New York, Los Angeles, and remotely.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice President of Research & Reports, the GLAAD Sr. Director of Research will be focused on supporting the full organization with research and insights through collecting and elevating proprietary/GLAAD-owned data, through trusted third-party sources, advocacy organizations, news outlets, and other sources. This role will also be focused on assisting the Vice President of Research & Reports in survey development, data analysis, headline generation, and presentations to various departments in the organization. This role will be a key contributor to pieces of research that help drive GLAAD’s advocacy and mission of accelerating acceptance for the LGBTQ community forward.

This is a full-time role, based in New York.

Candidate Profile | Competencies | Personal Qualities

Responsibilities

Assist in the development, project management, analysis, and presentation of multiple pieces of thought leadership research and reports including but not limited to: Accelerating Acceptance, GLAAD’s Gaming Report, GLAAD’s Advertising Visibility Index, and the State of HIV Stigma Report)
Development and project management of external materials, reports, presentations, and one-sheets
Present research and insights internally to various levels of the GLAAD organization
Support the Vice President of Research & Reports on ad hoc projects, research pieces, analyses, and presentations as the needs arise
Cull through data or mine for additional data needs from our proprietary research sources, and syndicated research sources
Be on top of relevant research on the LGBTQ community, issues, and topics, elevate to the Vice President of Research, and other key stakeholders

Competencies | Personal qualities

Commitment, understanding, and passion for GLAAD’s mission and core values
Experience in data visualization and telling a story with research
Strength in finding, elevating, and communicating research and insights that drive the GLAAD mission and advocacy efforts forward
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines
A self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work on multiple tasks at once as the advocacy needs arise
Detail-oriented, able to quickly understand the need and where we would need to source the data
Able to quickly and accurately check data and headlines in reports, press releases, and other external materials
Critical eye to question wording, scrutinizing data sources for the highest level of integrity
Exceptional project management skills, including managing multiple projects with competing deadlines and the ability to work under pressure
Ability to build relationships, influence, and work with a wide array of personalities and competencies
Ability to thrive in a robust, dynamic work environment and culture
Ability to lead and supervise teams made up of staff and/or fellows and interns with ease and passion successfully and effectively
Ability to work well under pressure
Exceptional writing skills and public speaking skills
Professional demeanor and appearance
Graphic design experience is a plus

Education & Experience

8+ years of work experience in a research and insights capacity at a media company, brand, agency, or within an LGBTQ advocacy organization
At least 3 years of experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, proprietary research, survey development
Experience working with external vendors and managing projects from start to finish
Understanding of historical and current issues concerning the representation of the LGBTQ community and/or other marginalized communities in the media and culture.

GLAAD Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

GLAAD is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, height, and weight, or other personal characteristics as may be protected by applicable law.

Commitment to Diversity:

GLAAD was established with the premise that expanding diversity within the organization enhances the work experience and furthers the understanding of the entire mission that GLAAD is based upon. An atmosphere of civility and mutual respect towards difference is indispensable to the work process and enables the free interchange of ideas that is the basis of a successful organization. These differences may be cultural, ethnic, religious, intellectual, ideological, or political. Each of these qualities is integral to the identity we form as individuals, and all are essential to creating a vibrant workforce here at GLAAD composed of individuals with unique perspectives and backgrounds. GLAAD has committed itself to a workforce of inclusion, respect for difference, and fairness, and guarantees the same rights to all its employees to ensure the fullest degree of success within the organization.

GLAAD is also committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, height, and weight, or other personal characteristics as may be protected by applicable law. We especially encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including LGBTQ people, women, people of color, and people with disabilities.

Compensation

A competitive salary commensurate with experience is $135,000. Benefits include 403(b) retirement plan participation; escalating vacation beginning with 19 days plus holidays; and organization-paid health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, healthcare, and dependent options; flex spending accounts; and life and long-term disability insurance.

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