Strategic Research Associate, Marketing & Communications

The Conference Board; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Learning & development

On-site health initiatives

Job summary

The Conference Board in New York, NY is seeking a Research Associate to support the Marketing & Communications Center. You will collaborate with researchers, analyze data from surveys and interviews, and help produce short publications for member newsletters and conference materials.

The role emphasizes creating clear visuals, writing concise notes, and presenting findings to senior executives. A strong background in marketing or communications research, plus proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint,

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of research experience in marketing, communications, consumer insights, strategy, or related field.
• Degree in business, marketing, communications, or related discipline strongly preferred.
• Experience synthesizing data and insights to write concise, engaging notes for business audiences.
• Ability to translate data/insights into visuals; strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Qualtrics or similar survey platforms.

Responsibilities

• Identifies important topics for research in collaboration with leadership and researchers to serve members.
• (Co-)writes short publications and notes for member newsletters, summaries of roundtables, and conferences.
• Presents research findings to senior executives in person, and at virtual events.
• Designs research projects, including methodology, surveys, interview guides, and timelines.
• Manages research logistics: respondent lists, data entry, surveys, mailings, and publication planning.
• (Co) conducts interviews with senior marketing and communications executives.
• Analyzes data from surveys and sources, extracts key insights, and highlights implications for executives.
• Creates charts and infographics from Excel data for presentations and publications.
• Writes research reports, PowerPoint presentations, and articles for media.
• Collaborates with editorial, publication, and communications teams; participates in events and content development.
• Leverages AI tools to improve research efficiency while keeping content human-led.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Qualtrics

AI tools

Data analysis

Project management

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Qualtrics

Job description

The Conference Board in New York, NY is seeking a Research Associate to support the Marketing & Communications Center. You will collaborate with researchers, analyze data from surveys and interviews, and help produce short publications for member newsletters and conference materials.

The role emphasizes creating clear visuals, writing concise notes, and presenting findings to senior executives. A strong background in marketing or communications research, plus proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint,