Research Associate

Job Title: Research Associate

Location: Chennai

Department: Media & Research Centre

Reporting To: Director – Strategy Centre

Employment Type: Full-time (Campaign Contract)

About Demos

Disruption is inevitable — and Indian politics has long awaited a positive one.

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with strategy, speed, and substance. We work with leaders who have a healthy

impatience for change, helping them build long-term strategies and in-house

growth platforms that truly connect with people.

At our core, we put people first — and the rest follows.

We believe in designing campaigns that listen deeply, engage authentically, and

communicate meaningfully. Our approach blends insight with innovation — crafting

political strategies that remain rooted in people, purpose, and progress.

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Role Overview

At the Demos Project, the Research Associate will be responsible for conducting

in-depth, issue-based research using inputs from the Media Tracking team and

political updates. Research is not just about collecting data; it’s about building clarity,

credibility, and counterpoints that drive narrative control.

The Research Team transforms the daily stream of political and governance

information into actionable intelligence for campaign strategy, media responses, and

voter communication. By working closely with the Media Monitoring Unit, the

Research Associate ensures every statement, statistic, and storyline is backed by

verified evidence and structured insights that guide communication strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Data Analysis

● Conduct detailed background research on political statements, issues, and

public policy topics flagged by the Media Tracker team.

● Compile supporting facts, data points, and references to build or counter

narratives.

● Create issue-based research briefs, with references to primary and secondary

sources (media, government reports, RTIs, field data, etc.).

● Identify inconsistencies between official claims and ground realities to build

fact-based counterpoints.

Database & Structuring

● Work closely with Data Analysts to structure findings into a centralized

research database for easy access by campaign teams.

● Develop and maintain categorical research repositories (leader,

constituency, issue, sector, time period).

● Ensure every research output is audit-ready, verifiable, and properly sourced.

Narrative Development

● Support the Strategy Centre in developing fact-led narratives for digital,

social, and on-ground campaigns.

● Collaborate with the Creative Team to translate research findings into

impactful storytelling (videos, infographics, carousels, and briefs).

● Anticipate emerging issues and provide early insights for proactive campaign

positioning.

Required Qualifications & Skills

● Bachelor’s or Master’s in Political Science, Journalism, Economics, Public

Policy, Law, or Development Studies.

● 3–6 years of experience in political research, data analysis, or issue-based

reporting.

● Strong analytical and fact-checking abilities; ability to derive insights from

multiple data points.

● Excellent written communication in Tamil and English.

● Proficiency in using data visualization or research structuring tools (Excel,

Airtable, or similar).

● Strong knowledge of Tamil Nadu’s governance ecosystem, political history,

and public sentiment landscape.

Work Environment & Expectations

● Flexible and fast-paced work environment with evolving priorities.

● High attention to detail, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive

political data.

● Willingness to work extended hours during high campaign activity periods.

● Commitment to accuracy, credibility, and the mission of transparent political

communication.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their resumes to hiring@demosindia.com

For more information, visit our career portal: https://demosindia.com/careers.php.

Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your Current CTC per annum?
• What is your Expected CTC per annum?
• Have you previously worked on any political, social, or advocacy campaigns? If yes, please describe your role.
• How comfortable are you working under tight deadlines and dynamic field conditions?
• We are into fill this position Immediately, How soon you can join ?

Work Location: In person