Fall Intern- Research & Insights

FGS Global; Washington; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

FGS Global in Washington, DC seeks a part-time fall intern for the Research & Insights division to gain hands-on experience alongside communications professionals.

Responsibilities include qualitative and quantitative research, digital projects, and social listening, with weekly polling newsletters and PowerPoint deck support. Candidates must have US work authorization and be able to commit 2–3 office days per week.

Qualifications

• In-progress BA/BS in a related field, preference for 3rd and 4th year students
• Ability to devote 2-3 full office days to the internship
• Research experience not required, but preferred
• Strong analytic, writing, attention to detail and editing skills are required
• Problem-solver and strong communicator
• Demonstrated capacity for communication, teamwork and collegiality within a tight-knit team

Responsibilities

• Assist with qualitative research such as focus groups and in-depth interviews
• Conduct quantitative research such as online surveys
• Engage in digital research projects and social media listening
• Write and distribute a weekly polling newsletter
• Assist with public opinion PowerPoint decks published on the FGS Global website
• Provide general note-taking and support to the Insights team

Job description

Our Washington, DC office, located a few blocks from the National Mall, is seeking highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented candidates for a part-time fall internship within our Research & Insights division. As an intern in our office, you will have the opportunity to work gain hands-on experience working alongside our teams of dedicated and talented communications professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

While intern tasks vary, a typical workload consists of short- and long-term research projects, including assisting with qualitative research such as focus groups and in-depth interviews, quantitative research such as online surveys, as well as digital research projects and social media listening. The intern is also tasked with keeping up to date on current public polling trends and topics, including writing a weekly polling newsletter that is sent throughout the firm, and assisting with public opinion PowerPoint decks that are published on the FGS Global website. In addition, the intern provides general assistance and note-taking on research projects as needed to the Insights team.

REQUIREMENTS

• An in-progress BA/BS in a related field, with a preference for third and fourth year students
• Ability to devote 2-3 full office days to the internship
• Research experience not required, but preferred
• Strong analytic, writing, attention to detail and editing skills are required
• Problem-solver and strong communicator
• A demonstrated capacity for communication, teamwork and collegiality within a tight-knit team

FGS Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to United States federal law requirements, FGS Global complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Please note all applicants must have US work authorization and not require work visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Due to the volume of applications, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in FGS Global!

District of Columbia Salary Range

$21—$21 USD