The Harris Poll is seeking an intern for our client service team. In this paid internship, you will work on custom primary research projects (qualitative and quantitative) and help team members solve clients’ business issues, inform brand strategy, message development and campaign effectiveness, and strengthen reputation and position as a thought leader. You will work with a seasoned team of researchers, including a close mentorship with a senior analyst on the team, and be part of a highly energetic, driven, entrepreneurial team. You will gain exposure to high profile thought leadership research for some of the biggest companies in the world that garner earned media attention and visibility for their brands. Your contributions to the team will help provide insights and strategic guidance to help our clients best activate their brands in the marketplace. The ideal candidate has interest in market research across a variety of primary research methodologies and industries.Responsibilities
- Shadow senior member of the team on client calls and communication, providing ad hoc support at all stages of a project lifecycle including:
- Designing survey questions
- Testing surveys
- Reviewing survey data
- Reviewing data tables, data files
- Analyzing data into preliminary client deliverables and reports
Skills and Qualifications
- Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree
- Interest in public opinion, newsworthy topics, and an eagerness to think about how research helps to elevate a brand’s presence and image in the marketplace
- Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving abilities
- Detail and results oriented
- Able to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere
- Ability to self-direct, work independently and collaborate and communicate effectively with a cross-functional team
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the quantitative and/or qualitative research process
- Basic experience developing screeners, questionnaires, discussion guides and analytic reports
- Data visualization skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and related computer software packages, SPSS a plus
The Harris Poll is a strategic marketing consultancy that delivers social intelligence for transformational times. Powered by data, insight, and research, we blend art and science to shape the brand, product, customer, and advertising strategy for many of the world’s biggest companies.
We are known for The Harris Poll, one of the longest running surveys in the U.S. tracking public opinion, motivations and social sentiment since 1963. We work with clients in three primary areas: Corporate Reputation and Tracking - helping leaders develop, define and manage their corporate reputation; Brand Performance and Tracking - crafting brand strategies that build attachment and long-term equity and performance tracking; and Public Relations and Thought Leadership - creating engaging branded content to drive increased organic media mentions through public relations research.
Until recently, Harris served as the market insights consulting arm of Nielsen, but now operates as a company under the Stagwell Group who focuses on building a portfolio of best-in-class marketing companies.
Though founded in 1963, today’s Harris is in start-up mode, looking for creative, resourceful, ambitious, and curious problem solvers that are eager to help build a new culture, innovate, and take risks in a lean and entrepreneurial environment.