{"id":5326,"date":"2020-02-12T12:05:13","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T17:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/careers\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:48:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:48:58","slug":"careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/about\/careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"border-top-width:1px;border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ui-gray-light);--grid-gutter: 3.5rem;--grid-row-gap: 3.5rem;--divider-color: var(--wp--preset--color--ui-gray-light)\" class=\"has-divider has-ui-gray-light-divider-color is-vertically-aligned-top wp-block-prc-block-grid-controller\">\n<div style=\"--desktop-span:8;--tablet-span:8;--mobile-span:4\" class=\"is-vertically-aligned-top wp-block-prc-block-grid-column is-layout-flow wp-block-prc-block-grid-column-is-layout-flow\" data-desktop-span=\"8\" data-tablet-span=\"8\" data-mobile-span=\"4\">\n\n<h2 id=\"working-at-pew-research-center\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working at Pew Research Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Pew Research Center is a great place to work, learn and grow. Our culture is open, collegial, collaborative, supportive and down-to-earth. Our staff is made up of smart, talented, mission-driven people who care deeply about the work they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-420-wide\"><img data-dominant-color=\"70685f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #70685f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/04\/pew_research_staff_0737_web_res.jpg?resize=480,270 480w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/04\/pew_research_staff_0737_web_res.jpg?resize=782,440 782w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/04\/pew_research_staff_0737_web_res.jpg?resize=960,540 960w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/04\/pew_research_staff_0737_web_res.jpg?resize=1200,675 1200w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/04\/pew_research_staff_0737_web_res.jpg?resize=1366,768 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 480px, (max-width: 782px) 782px, 640px\" height=\"236\" width=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/04\/pew_research_staff_0737_web_res.jpg?w=420\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141460 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We are led by political scientist&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/staff\/michael-dimock\/\">Michael Dimock<\/a>&nbsp;and have a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/about\/our-leadership-and-staff\/\">staff<\/a>&nbsp;of more than 180 people. Our&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/about\/experts\/\">experts<\/a>&nbsp;combine the observational and storytelling skills of journalists with the analytical rigor of social scientists. We hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including social science researchers, data scientists, survey methodologists, journalists, graphic artists, web developers, communications professionals, and administrative support and operations staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In our work we value independence, objectivity, accuracy, rigor, humility, transparency, and innovation. &nbsp;An extension of these values is our vision of a positive, welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, openness, accountability, and community building \u2013 one where everyone can thrive and contribute to the mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ui-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e5200869a89c21db6c71f62937625a27 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com\/CenterExternal\">View our current job openings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ui-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6a6e4f2ad79d9aa165d24b362e120032 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/CenterInternships\">View our current internship opportunities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">As a preeminent research organization with national and global reach, the Center provides a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Supporting our staff\u2019s continuous learning and development is critical to maintaining the excellence of our research and advancing the mission of the Center, and we strive to create an environment where people can contribute their best work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Pew Research Center is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, or any other protected characteristics. In addition, the Center complies with all laws, including but not limited to anti-discrimination laws, when making business decisions such as the award of grants, contracts, and fellowships in the pursuit of our charitable mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"total-rewards\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Total Rewards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center\u2019s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Affordable, comprehensive health care and employer-paid disability and life insurance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generous paid annual leave plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 37.5-hour workweek.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All staff are eligible to telework up to 60% of each week.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigna.com\/legal\/compliance\/machine-readable-files\">This link<\/a>&nbsp;leads to the machine readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-apply\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-420-wide\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7d817e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7d817e;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" height=\"280\" width=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pew_research_staff_0265_web_res.jpg?w=420\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5579 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">All open positions are posted on our careers site.&nbsp; To search for job openings, you can search by department, position type, or just hit \u201cSearch\u201d which will show you all current openings. If you are interested in more than one opportunity, apply to each position separately and include a separate cover letter for each opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Cover letters are required for a complete application.&nbsp; In your cover letter, please tell us about why this particular job is interesting to you.&nbsp; Highlight your skills and describe in detail your experience that is most relevant to the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you are chosen to move forward, a member of our HR team will reach out to you to schedule a phone interview.&nbsp; There are typically 2-3 rounds of interviews and they can include video calls, in-person meetings, and skills assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">All jobs are all based in our office in Washington, DC.&nbsp; We are unable to accommodate full-time remote work.&nbsp; Relocation assistance is available for some 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