Policy Advocacy - Political Research

Job summary

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced public opinion researcher to build and expand Anthropic's in-house polling and research function. This role will be fundamental to understanding how key audiences — from policymakers and third-party groups to the general public — perceive and respond to Anthropic's…

• Develop a comprehensive strategy for our in-house political research function that aligns with Anthropic's policy goals
• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with leading research and polling firms, ensuring coverage across demographics, geographies, and political perspectives
• Conduct detailed, proactive research to test core messages, policy proposals, and campaign themes, and to evaluate Anthropic's brand perception and performance
• Execute rapid-response polling to quickly assess Anthropic's messaging strategy in response to external events, policymaker actions, competitive developments, or emerging…
• Work with external affairs colleagues (federal, state, and international) and policy communications to identify research priorities, interpret findings, and translate insights…

What they're looking for

• 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
• 8+ years of professional experience in political or public opinion research, ideally spanning multiple campaign cycles and policy environments