Political Research Analyst

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are hiring a sharp, detail-oriented Political Research Analyst for our Hyderabad team. You'll connect with socio-political stakeholders over calls to gather insights on public sentiment, current issues, and political developments. Your key task: deliver daily, actionable reports to guide political strategy. Ideal for those passionate about politics, skilled in research, and strong in communication and analysis.

− Location: Full-time, in-office role based in Hyderabad

− Job Type: Consultants

− Tenure: 11 Months

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

− Initiate and conduct telephonic conversations with socio-political influencers, journalists, local leaders, and ground-level stakeholders.

− Collect qualitative and quantitative inputs on current public issues, political trends, leadership perceptions, and voter sentiment.

− Summarize findings into daily reports with actionable insights for internal teams.

− Track political developments and regional trends across Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh, ensuring accuracy by validating information from multiple sources.

− Maintain a growing network of local informants and opinion leaders for continuous insights.

− Support the strategy team with ad-hoc analysis and thematic briefs as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

− Graduate from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 college (e.g., Delhi University, JNU, TISS, IITs, IIMs, Ashoka, Azim Premji University, NLS, etc.).

− Minimum 1-2 years of experience in research, journalism, public policy, or related domains.

− Proficient in English and Telugu (spoken and written).

REQUIRED SKILLS:

− Strong understanding of Indian politics, especially Andhra Pradesh’s political landscape.

− Excellent telephonic communication and interpersonal skills.

− Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize qualitative data.

− Skilled in writing clear, concise, and insight-driven reports.

− Highly organized with a disciplined approach to documentation and reporting.

− Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline-driven environment.

− Comfortable with basic digital tools (Google Sheets, Docs, etc.).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How familiar are you with the political landscape of Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad?

Experience:

• research, journalism, public policy, or a related field: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Telugu (Required)

Work Location: In person