Research Associate

Morning Consult

. Support foundational market research projects while mastering research methodology and best-practice execution .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $66,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in market research methodologies, data analysis, and questionnaire design while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in utilizing AI tools to enhance research quality and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Market Research MethodologyData AnalysisQuestionnaire DesignAI Tool IntegrationMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Data InterpretationApplied ResearchLight Coding ExperienceAdvanced Spreadsheet SkillsQuestionnaire Logic

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationLeadership Experience

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceClaudeChatGPTProprietary Models

Industry Keywords

Market ResearchData AnalyticsPublic PolicyEconomicsSociology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support foundational market research projects while mastering research methodology and best-practice execution
Partner with Research Managers and Research Directors to design custom survey frameworks, craft questionnaire logic, and structure data analysis
Refine questionnaires, analytical memos, and executive slide decks while maintaining standards for data accuracy, formatting, and narrative quality
Support quality assurance with Research Operations to produce accurate client deliverables
Build working relationships across Commercial and Strategy teams
Learn and use internal and external tools to run each project stage efficiently
Integrate AI tooling and automation, including Claude, ChatGPT, and proprietary models, to enhance research quality, synthesize insights, and improve operational efficiency
Learn Morning Consult's products and navigate them independently
Share knowledge with teammates and learn from them
Participate in the two-year Research Accelerator program, progressing from Research Associate in Year 1 to Senior Research Associate in Year 2
Perform other tasks and duties as required or assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Statistics, Data Analytics, Market Research, Public Policy, or Data Science, or equivalent experience
At least one relevant experience, such as a communications, marketing, insights, or client-service internship, project coursework, or professional work related to research
Applied research exposure, ideally hands-on work with questionnaires or data that produced a deliverable
Fluency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace suite and associated tools
Experience working with and interpreting data sets
Comfort using AI tools and understanding where they help and fall short
Record of working well in groups, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Leadership or project ownership in an academic, professional, or extracurricular setting
Solid academic record
Bonus: Light coding experience such as R, advanced spreadsheet software skills, or familiarity with data structures
Must be located within commuting distance of a Morning Consult office and able to commute up to 3 days a week starting in July 2027
Ability to start on July 13, 2027

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional variable compensation
Equity grant
Annual performance increases
Structured cohort onboarding
Continuous Learning & Development programming
Individualized coaching
Ongoing training
Clear paths for career growth toward Research Manager
Catered lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Office beverages and impromptu after-work happy hours
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals