At FGS Global, we believe research is the cornerstone of any communications campaign. The Research & Insights practice specializes in using opinion, market, and digital research to inform public affairs campaigns, branding efforts, and corporate strategy. The role of senior associate involves working closely with other members of the Research & Insights team and across the firm to plan, execute, and analyze a variety of research methodologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help to manage multiple qualitative and quantitative research workstreams simultaneously 
• Manage administrative tasks on client projects, including setting up contracts, sending invoices, and scheduling and taking notes during internal and external meetings, 
• Develop first drafts of research instruments based on guidance and direction from a project manager, including scoping documents, survey questionnaires, and qualitative discussion guides
• Alongside a manager, analyze large datasets and turn them into charts and graphs in PowerPoint for client reports and presentations
• Collaborate with and manage research vendors, including recruiting partners for qualitative projects and fieldwork partners for surveys 
• Develop recruiting criteria for research participants 
• Develop instructions for survey vendors to build crosstabs and topline documents
• Manage and monitor field progress to ensure studies are accurate and completed on time
• Proofread client deliverables, including qualitative and quantitative data 
• Conduct desk research 
• Conduct social media and other digital conversation analyses
• Travel occasionally for research engagements

ATTRIBUTES

• 2-4 years of experience in the public opinion/market research field or an advanced degree in statistics or opinion research required
• Past agency experience strongly preferred, including work at a PR, marketing, consulting, communications, or polling firm 
• Strong team player with initiative, resourcefulness, and desire to work hard
• Exceptionally detail-oriented with a keen eye for data, text, and visual content
• Strong writer and analytical thinker 
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to follow through on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Can quickly adapt to new conditions, assignments, and deadlines and apply sound judgement
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with Research & Insights team members, other FGS Global staff, and clients
• Cross-cultural understanding and insight
• Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint
• Familiarity with social and digital analytic tools and analysis, but not required

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