U.S. Election Latino Advertising Research Assistant (Student)
American University, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
Department
School of Public Affairs
Time Type
Part time
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Summary
As part of a research project on U.S. election advertising, the research assistant(s) hired for this position will watch and read storyboards of partisan political advertisements aired on television during the 2020 presidential election, identify specific content in each advertisement, and enter details into an Excel spreadsheet following specific rules that will be explained as part of the training. The RA will learn research methods and coding processes for televised political advertising, focusing on Latino‑targeted ads. Candidates should have extensive cultural familiarity with the Latino community and be fluent in Spanish.
Essential Functions
Watch and read storyboards of partisan political advertisements aired on television during the 2020 presidential election.
Identify specific content in each advertisement.
Enter details about this content for every advertisement into an Excel spreadsheet following specific rules that will be explained as part of the training for this position.
Other duties assigned.
Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work
Part-time.
10 hours per week.
Salary Range
$18.00 per hour.
Required Education And Experience
Currently an undergraduate/graduate student at AU.
No prior work experience required.
Available for at least 10 hours each week from now until approx. May 31st.
Spanish-language fluency (many of the ads are entirely in Spanish).
Cultural familiarity with the Latino community.
Independent, self-motivated, and excellent work ethic.
Careful attention to detail.
Basic familiarity with data entry.
Access to a personal computer with reliable Internet access.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
All AU students are eligible; preference for those with a Federal Work Study award.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.
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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
Department
School of Public Affairs
Time Type
Part time
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Summary
As part of a research project on U.S. election advertising, the research assistant(s) hired for this position will watch and read storyboards of partisan political advertisements aired on television during the 2020 presidential election, identify specific content in each advertisement, and enter details into an Excel spreadsheet following specific rules that will be explained as part of the training. The RA will learn research methods and coding processes for televised political advertising, focusing on Latino‑targeted ads. Candidates should have extensive cultural familiarity with the Latino community and be fluent in Spanish.
Essential Functions
Watch and read storyboards of partisan political advertisements aired on television during the 2020 presidential election.
Identify specific content in each advertisement.
Enter details about this content for every advertisement into an Excel spreadsheet following specific rules that will be explained as part of the training for this position.
Other duties assigned.
Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work
Part-time.
10 hours per week.
Salary Range
$18.00 per hour.
Required Education And Experience
Currently an undergraduate/graduate student at AU.
No prior work experience required.
Available for at least 10 hours each week from now until approx. May 31st.
Spanish-language fluency (many of the ads are entirely in Spanish).
Cultural familiarity with the Latino community.
Independent, self-motivated, and excellent work ethic.
Careful attention to detail.
Basic familiarity with data entry.
Access to a personal computer with reliable Internet access.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
All AU students are eligible; preference for those with a Federal Work Study award.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.
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