Associate Research Analyst at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Edelman is a leading global Communications Marketing firm that partners with many of the world’s largest and emerging businesses and organizations, helping them evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Edelman was named one of Advertising Age’s “Agency to Watch” in 2014; one of Forbes’ “14 Most Influential Agencies of 2014”; and The Holmes Report’s “2013 Global Agency of the Year.” Edelman was awarded the Grand Prix Cannes Lion for PR in 2014 and was among Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” for the third time in 2014. Edelman owns specialty firms Edelman Intelligence (research) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, experiential), a joint venture with United Talent Agency.

Edelman is an equal opportunity employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The opportunity:
We are looking for you or maybe someone you know…


Are you curious by nature? Do you always seek to understand human behaviors in your everyday life? Do you think the world of research needs to change and adapt to a more complex and ever-evolving world? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset and want to shape a consulting division? If so, Edelman Intelligence is looking for you to join our team!


We are seeking a curious and dynamic Associate Research Analyst who is eager to dive headfirst into the deep end of the market research world! The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation of research and technical skills, and a demonstrated aptitude for strategic thinking and problem solving. The Associate Research Analyst will be responsible for the management and delivery of custom market research studies, ongoing monitoring assignments, media analyses (both traditional and social) and other secondary research from proposal writing through final study deliverables, along with the day-to-day client management that each project requires.


Your potential coming to life:
Joining our team means you will…

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of our tools, platforms, and research methodologies
  


• Partner with colleagues in development of research design, sampling plans, questionnaires, moderator guides, tab and banner plans, and analytical plans
  


• Interpret research data and insights to create a compelling ‘story’ that meets project and research objectives and is near client-ready for VP review and input
  


• Work with colleagues in development of research results, including producing client deliverables and developing analysis, implications and recommendations to client
  


• Develop proposals including effectively understanding client objectives, scoping projects, identifying appropriate methodologies to meet objectives, and pricing.
  
  


• Understand key client information including general business strategy, products and services offered, and key customers
  
  

You’re setup for success if:
Qualified candidates have most, if not all, of the following…

• BA/BS degree in related field, previous internship experience is a plus


• Knowledge of marketing, public affairs, branding, communications, and general business strategy


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  Understanding or interest in media analysis/measurement related to public relations, marketing and communications


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – preferably with an eye toward presentation design


• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communications skills


• Ability to work independently and prioritize/manage multiple deadlines within a project scope and budget

• Fun first attitudes – because what’s the point of doing great work if aren’t having fun?


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  Career pathing on the mind – whether you plan to stay for 2 years or 20 years we put your development and career goals as a priority


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  Open space floor plan community – the best research happens with collaboration and sometimes that includes input from our non-research co-workers


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  Broader communications exposure – you will get the opportunity to work alongside broader Edelman teams such as Corporate, Brand, Digital, Assembly, and more 


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  Open minds for new ideas and methodologies – maybe it’s not broken, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make it better


• Level agnostic – doesn’t matter if you are the boss or an intern, we are all in this together.


• Global Reach – we have researchers you can tap into around the world