Fall Intern- Research & Insights

FGS Global; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

FGS Global in Washington, DC is seeking a part-time fall internship in our Research & Insights division. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside communications professionals and support a range of research projects.

Expect to assist with qualitative research (focus groups, interviews), quantitative surveys, digital research, and social listening; draft a weekly polling newsletter; help prepare public opinion PowerPoint decks; and take notes for the Insights team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BA/BS in a related field with preference for upperclass years
• Strong analytical, writing, and editing skills required
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly
• Teamwork and collaboration within a tight-knit Insights team
• Ability to manage time and deliver on tasks
• Comfort with multiple research methods (qualitative & quantitative)

Responsibilities

• Support qualitative research such as focus groups and in-depth interviews
• Assist with quantitative research including online surveys
• Contribute to digital research projects and social media listening
• Compile and summarize polling trends; draft a weekly polling newsletter
• Help create public opinion PowerPoint decks and other client materials
• Provide general note-taking and administrative support to the Insights team

Skills

Analytic skills

Writing

Attention to detail

Editing

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS in related field

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.

Thank you for your interest in FGS Global!

District of Columbia Salary Range: $21 USD - $21 USD