Assistant Research Strategist, Home

Dotdash Meredith - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Des Moines, IA

Publishing Industries

About the position

As an Assistant Research Strategist on the Transaction team, you will support Dotdash Meredith's product testing initiative to create meaningful product insights for our readers in the form of original content on our Home brands: Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, Southern Living, and The Spruce. You will conduct category research, help compile product lists, and write methodologies for our tests on various categories, ensuring timely gathering of testing insights to update articles and assist readers in making informed purchasing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Research Strategist by assisting with product category research to inform testing.
• Manage all PR outreach and relationships.
• Maintain PR database with accurate contact information.
• Stay on top of new product launches and trending products.
• Conduct interviews with category experts to inform product lists and methodologies, when applicable.
• Develop standardized testing methodologies for real-world tests, with extra attention to each brand's unique voice.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• 1+ year experience in research, journalism, marketing, and/or PR.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools like Excel, Google Sheets, or Airtable.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects.

Nice-to-haves

• A product enthusiast who spends time researching and obsessing over purchases with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience with PR outreach and relationship management.