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Ipsos

Insights Manager & Moderator

New York, NY

Attending field online/offline - responsibilities include client servicing (backroom), moderator ... Focus group moderation experience (1+ years); Unilever or P&G accreditation / references a plus

Ipsos

Insights Manager & Moderator

New York, NY

Attending field online/offline - responsibilities include client servicing (backroom), moderator ... Focus group moderation experience (1+ years); Unilever or P&G accreditation / references a plus

Ipsos

Insights Manager & Moderator

New York, NY · On-site

Attending field online/offline - responsibilities include client servicing (backroom), moderator ... Focus group moderation experience (1+ years); Unilever or P&G accreditation / references a plus

Echelon Insights

Research Team Roles

Alexandria, VA · On-site

Create key deliverables for opinion research projects including crosstabs, focus group video and ... Be able to independently develop questionnaires and moderator guides * Perform essential data ...

Echelon Insights

Research Team Roles

Alexandria, VA · On-site

Create key deliverables for opinion research projects including crosstabs, focus group video and ... Be able to independently develop questionnaires and moderator guides * Perform essential data ...

HIT Strategies

2026 Research Pipeline

Washington, DC · On-site

Created moderator guides, conducted focus groups, reviewed focus group notes and developed analytical proof points * Created analytical reports and visually compelling presentations incorporating ...

Hit Strategies

2026 Research Pipeline

Washington, DC · Remote

Created moderator guides, conducted focus groups, reviewed focus group notes and developed analytical proof points * Created analytical reports and visually compelling presentations incorporating ...

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How much do focus group moderator jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for focus group moderator in the United States is $30.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $36.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Focus Group Moderator job?

A Focus Group Moderator is responsible for leading discussions with a group of participants to gather opinions, feedback, or insights on a specific topic, product, or service. They ask open-ended questions, encourage engagement, and ensure the discussion stays on track while remaining unbiased. Moderators analyze the responses and provide valuable insights to help businesses, organizations, or researchers make informed decisions. Effective moderators possess strong communication skills, active listening abilities, and the ability to manage group dynamics.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Focus Group Moderator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Focus Group Moderator, you need strong research abilities, keen observational skills, and experience with qualitative methods, often combined with a relevant degree in social sciences, marketing, or communications. Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms, digital recording tools, and data analysis software is typically required. Exceptional communication, impartial facilitation, and active listening are vital soft skills for engaging participants and extracting meaningful insights. These competencies are crucial for ensuring sessions are productive, unbiased, and yield high-quality feedback for clients or research objectives.

What are some typical challenges faced by Focus Group Moderators, and how can they be managed?

Focus Group Moderators often encounter challenges such as managing dominant participants, encouraging quieter members to share their perspectives, and steering conversations back on topic when discussions stray. Handling sensitive subjects with tact and maintaining neutrality are also common hurdles. Successfully navigating these challenges involves employing active listening techniques, setting clear ground rules, and using probing questions to elicit balanced input. Over time, moderators develop strategies to foster productive, respectful dialogues, ultimately enhancing the quality and reliability of the collected insights.

How much does a focus group moderator get paid?

Focus group moderators typically earn between $15 and $50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of the research. Some may be paid a flat fee per session, which can range from $50 to several hundred dollars. Compensation often includes additional incentives for participants, but moderators' pay varies based on the scope of the project and their skill level.
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Insights Manager & Moderator

Ipsos-Insight, LLC

Manhattan, NY

Other

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Is your next opportunity as an Insight Manager with PRS IN VIVO Qualitative?

We are a full-service Market Research company specializing in Packaging, Shopper and New Product Development. We seek independent thinkers who will apply their critical reasoning skills to provide our clients with the best solutions to their business questions. We encourage our staff to challenge the status quo innovating and proposing new solutions for the benefit of PRS IN VIVO and our clients.

We have open position in our USA office for a Qualitative Insight Manager to be responsible for the implementation of qualitative consumer research studies for USA and outside.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thought leadership market research agency which is ever expanding and known for its pioneering of behavioral economic science approaches.

Responsibilities

  • To understand the background and intent of client requests (participating in kick-off calls, reviewing proposals and market research briefs)
  • Input on the development of research plans and proposals (adhering to PRS IN VIVO best practices, services, and visual guidelines)
  • Managing / directing projects from start to finish including close collaboration with fieldwork department
  • Moderating f2f and online
  • Attending field online/offline - responsibilities include client servicing (backroom), moderator briefing, leading initial on-site research debriefs
  • Writing and presenting strategic reports of findings in PowerPoint
  • Leading / assisting with debrief presentations
  • Actively participate in internal and external marketing activities developing white papers, participate in client events, conferences, LinkedIn posts, etc
  • Experience in qualitative consumer research (minimum 3 years)
  • Project Management understanding and experience.
  • Excellent level of expression and sophistication in written and spoken English
  • Shopper/packaging/ NPD/ retail research experience is a plus
  • Focus group moderation experience (1+ years); Unilever or P&G accreditation / references a plus
  • Strong analytical ability - able to see past claimed preferences and behaviors to understand the true underlying insights
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Passion for international exposure and interest in understanding behaviors across cultures
  • Advanced level of PowerPoint, video editing is a plus
  • Experience setting up online qual projects including online communities with providers like 20/20, Recollective, FF, etc
  • Proven ability to take responsibility, think analytically and to communicate clearly
  • Must be able to work independently, yet be comfortable asking questions
  • Curious and creative, non-stop learning attitudes, ready to go beyond standard approaches and trial things

Requirements:

  • Experience in qualitative consumer research (minimum 3 years)
  • Project Management understanding and experience.
  • Excellent level of expression and sophistication in written and spoken English
  • Shopper/packaging/ NPD/ retail research experience is a plus
  • Focus group moderation experience (1+ years); Unilever or P&G accreditation / references a plus
  • Strong analytical ability - able to see past claimed preferences and behaviors to understand the true underlying insights
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Passion for international exposure and interest in understanding behaviors across cultures
  • Advanced level of PowerPoint, video editing is a plus
  • Experience setting up online qual projects including online communities with providers like 20/20, Recollective, FF, etc.
  • Proven ability to take responsibility, think analytically and to communicate clearly
  • Must be able to work independently, yet be comfortable asking questions
  • Curious and creative, non-stop learning attitudes, ready to go beyond standard approaches and trial things

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