Associate Research Analyst

Associate Research Analyst

Associate Research Analysts play a key role in the measurement and analysis of media coverage on our client companies across the media spectrum – broadcast, print, online, and social media.  This insight helps our clients, many of whom are Fortune 500 corporations, to develop better communications and business strategies. 

This is an entry-level position that will introduce employees to the market research industry, media analysis techniques, and a variety of public relations measurement methodologies. It is a deadline-driven environment where quick and independent learners thrive. 

Responsibilities

• On a tight timeline, search a combination of free and subscription-based databases to identify and consolidate media content that is relevant to specific clients and projects
• Prioritize and organize media content into monitoring reports using both third-party and proprietary software
• Analyze news and social media coverage for metrics, such as tone (favorability), influencers, spokespeople, messages communicated, outlet type, and topic
• Support in the production of charts (quantitative analysis), written insights (qualitative analysis), and other aspects of client deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, communications, business, psychology, economics, or related area of study
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to use online tools to perform online desk research
• Excellent reading, writing, editing, and data interpretation skills
• Great interpersonal communication skills; articulates ideas clearly and professionally, both in person, in writing, and over the phone
• Strong time management skills; able to consistently meet deadlines on reports and projects
• Detail oriented; able to ensure quality of report content by keeping numerous project details organized and by self-editing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PP, Outlook)

$38,000 - $53,000 a year

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

Edelman Data & Intelligence (DXI) is a global, multidisciplinary research, analytics and data consultancy with a distinctly human mission.

We use data and intelligence to help businesses and organizations build trusting relationships with people: making communications more authentic, engagement more exciting and connections more meaningful.

DXI brings together and integrates the necessary people-based PR, communications, social, research and exogenous data, as well as the technology infrastructure to create, collect, store and manage first-party data and identity resolution. DXI is comprised of over 350 research specialists, business scientists, data engineers, behavioral and machine-learning experts, and data strategy consultants based in 15 markets around the world.

To learn more, visit: https://www.edelmandxi.com

DXI is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply. 

DXI upholds an inclusive environment, where uniqueness and diversity are celebrated and encouraged. We recognize and honor all types of diversity—gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability status, socio-economic background, experience and more. As part of Edelman, we have several employee networks – focused on AAPI, Black, Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ+, Veterans’ and women’s communities – to provide a space where employees can share, learn and grow. We also offer a variety of training options for candidates who want to pivot or learn different skills within the industry.