Research Associate Intern (initial 6- month contract) – New York/LA, United States

System1 Group PLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Education reimbursement opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

A market research company in New York is seeking a Research Associate Intern for a 6-month project. The role involves managing projects, writing questionnaires, and collaborating with teams to deliver accurate client reports. The ideal candidate should have strong academic qualifications in fields like marketing or psychology, along with excellent analytical and organizational skills. The company offers flexible working arrangements and various wellbeing resources, making it a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong academic qualifications, preferably in areas relevant to our business.
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Write questionnaires and liaise with clients for approvals.
• Collaborate with project management teams for smooth operations.
• Check reports for correctness and alignment with client objectives.
• Solicit feedback and identify growth goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Strong academic qualifications in marketing, psychology, or business

Job description

Research Associate Intern (initial 6- month contract) – New York/LA, United States

• Location: New York/LA, United States
• Salary: $20 Per hour
• Date Posted: 06/02/2026

In the words of one of our senior clients recently…

“Market Research has changed more in the past 3 years, than in the previous 40”.

About System1

System1 is a The Creative Effectiveness Platform. Our target customers are the world’s largest advertisers. We predict and improve marketing effectiveness. Our advertising and idea tests measure emotion to give our customers the most accurate predictions of the business impact of creativity.

• The Research & Guidance team is divided into three core specialisms; Brand, Comms and Innovation, and you will have the chance to work on projects across all three areas.
• As a Research Associate, you will be expected to learn and become an expert in our research tools and systems, performing them to the best of your ability to ensure the highest quality for client deliverables are met.

Do you want to join us to excite and change the industry?

What will you be doing?

• You will be responsible for the management of projects, ensuring that they are delivered accurately and on time. This would involve:
  • Writing questionnaires
  • Liaising with clients for questionnaire approval
  • Liaising with our project management teams to ensure the smooth and accurate running of projects
  • An eye for detail ensuring reports are correct & address client objectives
  • Support team in adding insight and analysis to reports
• You will have the opportunity to develop your presentation skills by participating in internal meetings or training sessions and presenting in part at client debriefs.
• You will also be expected to proactively solicit feedback and identify growth goals to prepare you for the next level.

You need to be this kind of person:

• An appreciation for behavioural science a passionate for market research and an avid interest in the world of advertising
• Meticulous and process driven
• Organised, proactive with a positive can-do attitude
• Ability to be a self-starter but also be a team player

You need to have the following experience:

• Strong academic qualifications, preferably in areas relevant to our business (marketing, psychology, business)
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills

Our people are important to us, and we understand that each person has a life outside of work and we therefore offer flexible working arrangements (Hybrid) aiming to suit your needs. We also offer several wellbeing resources such as “de-clutter” days for your personal and professional needs. We also have recognition schemes, and regular socials and company events!

If hired as a permanent employee, we offer a competitive salary and bonus scheme, including health insurance, and pension.

We encourage learning and offer education reimbursement opportunities.

We welcome applicants from all diverse communities and encourage our candidates to ask us about reasonable adjustments that we may be able to make to support through our recruitment process and while in post.