2026 Research Pipeline

This posting is for early consideration for futureresearch openings at HIT Strategies. Positions include Executive Research Assistant, Analyst, Senior Analyst, Research Manager and 1099 Contract Researcher. We conduct informational interviews on a rolling basis.

Research candidates who are already in pipeline consideration do not need to re-apply. 

About HIT Strategies 

HIT Strategies is an insights firm that decodes the political and consumer landscape where traditional firms fail. Our diverse team of researchers specialize in reaching the underestimated voters and consumers who are reshaping American culture, media, and markets – communities often misunderstood or overlooked by conventional research. Our brand promise is to deliver culturally competent research and actionable insights with precision, clarity, and impact. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. As the leading millennial and minority-owned insights research firm, our team reflects the country's incredible diversity. Therefore, we especially encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and groups underrepresented in political research.    

2026 Research Pipeline 
HIT Strategies seeks researchers paving the way in understanding, communicating with and engaging diverse audiences.Our researchers conductpublic opinion research within a designated portfolio and/or focused on keydemographicaudiences.Whether a Research Assistant, Analyst, or Research Manager,all of our researchers think critically and deliveraccurate & visually compelling data that meet client objectives. 
 
Key Role Objectives 

• Driveaccurate, high-quality, culturally competent analysis of behaviors, attitudes, values, and other drivers within research populations  

• Engage clients in providing specialized guidance and consultation that allows clients to achieve theirobjectives and goals 

• Drive research design, data collection, analysis, and consulting 

 
Preferred Research Audiences 

• AAPI 

• Black / African-American

• Hispanic / Latino 

• LGBTQ+ 

• Women 

• Youth 

Consider applying if you: 

• Managed client timelines and project objectives and goals, helping define the scope of work with guiding questions 

• Drafted andmonitored public opinion surveys including developing polls and screeners and monitoring survey response data 

• Created moderator guides, conducted focus groups,reviewed focus groupnotes anddeveloped analytical proof points 

• Created analytical reports andvisually compellingpresentationsincorporating statistical facts, key data trends, and critical insightsdemonstratingcultural competence 

• Managed vendors and complex client-facing interactions fortimely product delivery 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Marketing, Mass Communications, Economics, Statistics, Humanities, or a related concentration  

• 2-5 years ofpreviousresearchwork experience in a related fieldasdemonstrated by a research assessment 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially succinct and concise reporting 

• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – especially Excel and PowerPoint