Research Intern

Omnicom

. Monitor digital news stories .

Posted 10/20/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $20 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in primary and secondary research methodologies, including surveys and focus groups, while ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Proficient in data analysis, visualization, and communication of insights using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Primary Research ExperienceSecondary Research ExperienceData Analysis and VisualizationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyStrong Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Primary ResearchSecondary ResearchData AnalysisData VisualizationSurvey ResearchStatistical ToolsCodingAI ToolsQualitative ResearchQuantitative Research

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsExcellent Organizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsCollaborative Team-Player Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointResearch DatabasesSocial Media PlatformsEmerging Research Tools

Industry Keywords

Media AnalysisCommunications MeasurementData IntegritySource CredibilityFocus GroupsInterviewsLiterature Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor digital news stories
Conduct secondary research using Google, research databases, media and social platforms, and emerging research tools
Assist with qualitative and quantitative primary research projects
Clean survey data, take notes during focus groups and interviews, analyze and quality-control data, and contribute to research reports
Support communications measurement and analytics projects
Organize, clean, validate, and analyze media, social, audience, survey, and other datasets
Create Excel charts and develop insights for media analysis projects
Identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and questions in data
Build charts, tables, and visualizations in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Use AI-enabled and emerging research tools responsibly while validating outputs and sources
Deliver multiple assignments on deadline while collaborating across teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to work in-person weekly in one of the U.S. offices under a hybrid model
Ability to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Academic coursework or professional experience in primary research, including surveys, focus groups, or in-depth interviews
Academic coursework or professional experience in secondary research, including literature reviews, research papers, and media summaries
Strong analytical and writing skills
Ability to evaluate source credibility and maintain accuracy and data integrity
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Collaborative team-player skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Experience with survey research, social listening, data visualization, statistical tools, coding, or AI tools is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model
Flexible scheduling and alternative work arrangements
Inclusive and diverse work environment
Opportunity to work with primary and secondary research, communications measurement, analytics, and emerging research tools