Research Manager, U.S. Elections

## Reuters is seeking a researcher to join our dynamic team ahead of the 2026 elections

As the Research Manager, you will play a crucial role in understanding and recording the vote count process in all 50 states.

Applicants should have experience working on prior U.S. elections and understand the details of how elections work in the United States.

Candidates should have a strong grasp of different vote count methods (absentee, early voting) as well as experience communicating with local and state-level election officials. Candidates must identify potential gaps and anomalies in how vote count is reported in individual counties.

Strong organizational skills are required.

The Research Manager will perform the research but also work across teams and partners to track progress of research overall and for each state.

This position does not include news reporting on or a detailed knowledge of politics, but candidates should be familiar with key election concepts such as “swing states,” “opinion polling,” “voting patterns,” and “expected vote.”

Successful candidates work well under pressure and are able to meet hard deadlines.

If you are passionate about American democracy, the electoral process, and creating a modern vote count strategy, we invite you to join us on our exciting journey!

At Reuters, our Trust Principles of integrity, independence, and unbiased reporting are integral to the core of our business.

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## About the Role

### As Research Manager, U.S. Elections you will:
– Research voting processes in individual counties and all 50 states and translate information for technical teams.
– Work closely with editorial to capture details in key races.
– Track project milestones against hard deadlines.
– Head of Research will report to Director of Elections/Sr. Product Manager, U.S. Elections.

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## About You

### To be our Research Manager, U.S. Elections, you are likely to have:
– 5+ years of professional experience.
– Hybrid role based in New York or Washington D.C. Fully remote will be considered for the right candidate with monthly or quarterly travel.
– Minimum B.S. or B.A. in related fields.
– Championship-winning mindset: We’re here to build something incredible — and we do what it takes to achieve this.
– Tenacious: We’re willing to do hard, unglamorous tasks and stick through tough times.
– #LI-CH1

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In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package including market-competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match.

Additional benefits include:
optional hospital, accident, and sickness insurance; optional life and AD&D insurance; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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The base compensation range for these locations is **$104,900 USD – $194,700 USD**.

Base pay is positioned within the range based on knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program that includes flexible and supportive benefits and wellbeing programs.

This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on enterprise and individual performance.

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