Research Associate

Morning Consult is a global decision intelligence company changing how modern leaders make smarter, faster, better decisions. They are seeking a Research Associate to support high-impact research projects and collaborate with various teams to leverage technology and consumer data for critical business insights. Responsibilities Providing support during research projects, learning more about the research process and project management fundamentals Working closely with Research Solutions Managers to create frameworks for questionnaires and analysis, ensuring clients get the most out of their research Drafting research materials (questionnaires, memos, slide decks) effectively, checking numbers, grammar and general content accuracy Supporting quality assurance, generating highly accurate client deliverables alongside our Research Operations team Building working relationships with members of the Commercial and Strategy divisions Collaborating with teammates to both learn from others and to share learnings Learning and leveraging both internal and external tools to efficiently execute all aspects of the research project lifecycle Leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) to identify areas of efficiency and automation, and to execute day-to-day work Understanding Morning Consult tools and products and navigating these products independently Skills Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Marketing or similar; or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience Excellent academic record Prior internship experience, preferably within polling, marketing, communications or a related field Strong record of leadership in an academic, professional or extracurricular setting Experience working with and interpreting data sets Demonstrated curiosity about AI and experience using AI tools to improve the quality, speed and efficiency of your work Curious about the 'why,' and draws on curiosity when interpreting new information Maintains composure in difficult situations, remaining constructive, logical and determined to succeed even in the face of setbacks High attention to detail, willing to get in the weeds to ensure accuracy Demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships with colleagues Open to new approaches to improve outcomes, adapting workflows and integrating new techniques Communicates concisely and punctually to ensure collaboration Actively seeks feedback and assumes positive intent when receiving it, incorporates feedback into future iterations of work and performance Benefits Additional variable compensation An equity grant Company Overview Morning Consult is a global decision intelligence company changing how modern leaders make smarter, faster, and better decisions. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is