Labor Economist

Summary

Join ZipRecruiter's Economic Research team as a Labor Economist, Media Spokesperson! This 6-month contract position (with potential for full-time conversion) requires analyzing labor market trends and communicating insights to media and the public. You will conduct original research, utilize econometric modeling, and present findings to diverse audiences. The ideal candidate is media-savvy, data-driven, and comfortable navigating interviews. This role involves collaboration with various teams and may require some travel. ZipRecruiter offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• A graduate degree in economics, public policy, or other highly quantitative field
• Demonstrated experience as a media spokesperson, including on-camera interviews and public speaking engagements
• 5-10 years of experience in statistical and economic analysis, with a proven track record of turning complex data into clear insights
• Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical data for diverse audiences, including the media, employers, and job seekers
• 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, reports, and media-ready content

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as an economic commentator or thought leader in the media is highly desirable
• Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or a related field is ideal, but not required
• Experience in Labor Economics, workforce trends, or a related field is ideal, but not required
• Demonstrated success working with journalists, think tanks, and government agencies is a plus

Benefits

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