Research Manager, Impact - Remote

Overview

The Research Manager, Impact will co-design and coordinate sustainable tracking and research infrastructures to support the Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) in telling impactful stories. This position involves applying rigorous metrics and qualitative analyses to assess outcomes and impact in the field of journalism.

In Short

• Full-time remote position.
• Reports to the Chief Innovation Officer.
• Focus on designing research frameworks and impact measurement.
• Engage with teams to understand the impact of their work.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Develop narratives about the impact of SJN's work.
• Support programmatic efforts with research insights.
• Manage external consultants for impact tracking.
• Write and present research findings.
• Work with qualitative analysis software.

Requirements

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Experience in qualitative data analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage large datasets efficiently.
• Background in social change or international development preferred.
• Experience in journalism or media industry desirable.
• Fluency in a second language is a plus.
• Advanced degree in social sciences preferred.
• Familiarity with qualitative analysis software.

Benefits

• 100% premiums covered for medical insurance.
• Access to dental and vision insurance.
• 20 days paid vacation.
• 3 floating personal days and 6 sick days.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Last week of December off.
• Work schedule flexibility.
• Remote work stipend.