Research Analyst, Online Communities

Ipsos; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Healthcare plans

Wellness benefits

Flexible workplace policy

Job summary

Ipsos is seeking an entry-level Research Analyst to gain hands-on experience in market research and consumer insights. You will work with seasoned researchers and client teams, supporting study setup, execution, and reporting across various digital research activities.

This role builds a foundation for growth into senior roles while developing analytical and professional skills. The ideal candidate is curious, highly organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or completing soon
• Strong curiosity about consumer behavior and market trends
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Comfort with technology, AI and learning new software applications

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of online research studies and ensure projects are on schedule
• Program, test, launch, and manage surveys and other digital research activities
• Create initial reporting templates, charts, and PowerPoint presentations for clients
• Monitor fieldwork progress, quotas, and data quality
• Recruit participants and manage sample databases to ensure positive participant experience
• Deliver high-quality work through attention to detail in a collaborative environment

Skills

Data analysis

Organization

Communication

Curiosity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

AI tools

Job description

Job Description

What makes this role important at Ipsos?

Are you curious about why people buy certain products, choose specific brands, or respond to new ideas? Do you enjoy solving problems, working with data, and learning new technology? As a Research Analyst, you'll gain hands‑on experience in the exciting world of market research while helping leading brands understand their customers and make smarter business decisions.

Job Description

What makes this role important at Ipsos?

Are you curious about why people buy certain products, choose specific brands, or respond to new ideas? Do you enjoy solving problems, working with data, and learning new technology? As a Research Analyst, you'll gain hands‑on experience in the exciting world of market research while helping leading brands understand their customers and make smarter business decisions.

This entry‑level role is designed for recent college graduates who are eager to learn, develop new skills, and build a strong foundation in research, project management, and consumer insights. This role serves as the foundation for future growth into Senior Research Analyst and Account Manager positions. You'll work alongside experienced researchers and client teams, gaining exposure to every stage of the research process while developing valuable analytical and professional skills.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly organized, detail‑oriented, and interested in building a career in market research, customer insights, and consulting.

What You Can Expect To Be Doing

• Manage Research Projects
  • Take ownership of online research studies, helping ensure projects are executed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule from setup through final delivery.
  • Program, test, launch, and manage surveys, online discussions, live chats, and other digital research activities using innovative research platforms.
  • Partner with account team to build initial reporting template, create charts, and develop compelling PowerPoint presentations that help clients make informed business decisions.
• Monitor and Ensure Data Quality
  • Track fieldwork progress, manage participant quotas, evaluate data quality, troubleshoot issues, and keep project teams informed of study status and results.
• Build and Maintain Engaging Research Communities
  • Manage online research communities by publishing content, communicating with participants, overseeing incentive programs, and supporting member engagement activities. Build, maintain and update community database to ensure the right sample selection.
• Support Participant Recruitment and Community Health
  • Assist with recruiting participants, managing sample and respondent databases, monitoring community activity, and helping ensure a positive participant experience.
• Drive Excellence
  • Bring attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive mindset to every project while delivering high-quality work in a collaborative environment.

This might be the job for you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree (completed or graduating soon) in Marketing, Business, Psychology, Communications, Sociology, Statistics, or a related field
• Strong curiosity about consumer behavior and market trends
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Comfort working with technology, AI and learning new software applications
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel, is a plus

If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you’re applying to!

In accordance with NY/CO/CA/WA law, the estimated base salary for this role is $55,000-$70,000. Your final base salary will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

What’s In It For You

At Ipsos you will experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

Benefits

To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we’re making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit:

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Inclusive Workplace Commitment

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos’ diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed toprovidingequal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from allwalks of lifeto flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line withcodeof best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated againston the basis ofdisability.

About Us

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full‑service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data‑driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject‑matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top‑quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work!

About The Team

The SMX Communities team gives clients real‑time access to their consumers via an engaging, social platform. Research activities include quantandqual – and regardless of approach, always encourage proactive, in‑depth feedback through asking, listening, discussing, and co‑creating.