Research Intern

DJE Holdings; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman Intelligence in Hong Kong is seeking a Research Intern to support qualitative, quantitative and secondary research across projects. You will conduct desk research, media monitoring and synthesize key findings to inform recommendations.

You should be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, be fluent in Excel and PowerPoint, and in English and Chinese. Commit at least 3 full days per week for a minimum of 3 months, working closely with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Be pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree with an interest in research, data and analytics.
• Be fluent in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong attention to detail and openness to learning new tools and platforms.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk research and media monitoring, synthesizing information to summarize key findings, patterns and differences.
• Support survey and qualitative research, including survey testing, data validation, content analysis and coding.
• Assist with data preparation, basic quantitative analysis and interpretation of findings for regular research and reporting.
• Help turn research and data into clear outputs, including charts, presentations and reports using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Conduct quality checks across research materials, data and deliverables to help ensure accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

English

Chinese

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

As a Research Intern, you will support the Edelman Intelligence team across qualitative, quantitative and secondary research, contributing to both ongoing research activities and project-based assignments. Your responsibilities will include:

Conduct desk research and media monitoring, synthesizing information to summarize key findings, patterns and differences.

Support survey and qualitative research, including survey testing, data validation, content analysis and coding.

Assist with data preparation, basic quantitative analysis and interpretation of findings for regular research and reporting.

Help turn research and data into clear outputs, including charts, presentations and reports using Excel and PowerPoint.

Conduct quality checks across research materials, data and deliverables to help ensure accuracy and consistency.

Basic Requirements

We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive and eager to learn. You should:

Be working towards, or have completed, a bachelor's or master's degree, with an interest in research, data and analytics.

Be fluent in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong attention to detail and an openness to learning new tools and platforms.

Have good written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese.

Be a positive and adaptable team player who works well with others and contributes to a collaborative team environment.

Be able to commit at least 3 full days per week for a minimum of 3 months (5 days per week and a longer-term commitment are preferred).

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience across different research approaches, from surveys and qualitative research to media analysis and desk research.

Exposure to how research and data are translated into insights that inform real-world communications and business decisions.

Opportunities to learn from experienced researchers and work with colleagues across different teams and markets within Edelman.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.