Labor Economist [Temporary]

Our Mission: 

To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.

Who We Are: 

ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.

Summary:

Are you passionate about uncovering labor market trends and shaping the future of work? ZipRecruiter is seeking a Labor Economist to join ZipRecruiter Economic Research, the team known for breaking down labor market trends in the media. In this high-impact, individual contributor role, you’ll conduct original research, analyze labor market trends using public and proprietary data, and confidently deliver insights in media interviews. Successful performance in this 6-month, part-time position may lead to a full-time opportunity at the manager level.

We’re looking for someone who is media-savvy, able to distill data into soundbites, think on your feet, and navigate interviews with ease; customer-focused, communicating “why it matters” for diverse audiences; scrappy and adaptable, comfortable shifting priorities and building new programs; and data-driven, using econometric modeling and storytelling to shape conversations on hiring, wages, and the future of work. If you thrive on data, media storytelling, and tackling a wide range of projects, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Focuses:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Work on all aspects of original research projects on job search, hiring, and labor market trends using public data (e.g., BLS CPS, CES, OES) and ZipRecruiter’s proprietary marketplace data.
• Analyze and interpret labor market data through econometric modeling, data visualization, and storytelling to generate actionable insights.
• Serve as a key voice for ZipRecruiter Economic Research, publishing research and turning complex data & trends into easy-to-understand takeaways for media, business leaders, and external audiences.
• Think on your feet to navigate media interviews on a wide range of topics, turning complex data into catchy soundbites for any questions thrown your way.
• Present insights and trends to employers, job seekers, clients, and industry partners, delivering compelling talks on the future of work and ZipRecruiter’s data-driven findings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with PR, Marketing, Enterprise, and Data Science teams to develop research ideas, identify key data sources, and structure analyses to power thought leadership, media commentary, and industry reports.

Competencies

• Contributes to strategic updates that educate the organization
• Effectively assesses and selects ideas worth pursuing
• Consistently delivers constructive/effective feedback
• Is capable of teaching and coaching others in the application of their competency
• Knows the competitive landscape within their area 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in economics, public policy, or other highly quantitative field. 
• Proven track record with statistical and economic analysis. 
• Proven record of clear and effective public speaking, including on-camera media interviews.
• Knowledge of econometrics and multivariate statistics and proven research ability applying these skills.
• Experience with Stata or R, and preferably also Python.
• Experience with data access and manipulation tools such as SQL.
• Experience preparing working papers and reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. ideal, but not required.
• Experience in Labor Economics is ideal, but not required.
• Experience working with journalists, think tanks, and government agencies is a plus.

As part of our team you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Exceptional benefits package
• Paid sick time off
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan

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As part of the interview process, you may be asked to submit a recorded video. If requested, further details will be provided, including the purpose of the recording and how it will be used.