Summer Strategy & Insights Analyst

activateconsulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Activate is seeking a Summer Analyst in New York to participate in real client work from day one, shaping recommendations through industry and user research, market sizing, and financial analysis. You will work alongside colleagues at every level to influence directions, not just produce outputs.

The role spans Industries across media, software, eCommerce, telecom, and entertainment. You will contribute to client-ready presentations and build relationships while staying ahead of tech/media

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and research skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Run industry and user research, including market and consumer trend analysis, commissioned surveys, and executive interviews.
• Build the quantitative analysis that drives our thinking, from market sizing and revenue models to financial analysis.
• Contribute to brainstorming and help shape the direction of the work, not just execute it.
• Design and create client-ready presentations that turn analysis into clear recommendations.
• Capture the substance of client and expert conversations through sharp note-taking and information gathering.
• Stay ahead of the trends reshaping technology and media, and bring that perspective to the team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Research skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

Activate is seeking a Summer Analyst in New York to participate in real client work from day one, shaping recommendations through industry and user research, market sizing, and financial analysis. You will work alongside colleagues at every level to influence directions, not just produce outputs.

The role spans Industries across media, software, eCommerce, telecom, and entertainment. You will contribute to client-ready presentations and build relationships while staying ahead of tech/media