Market Research Analyst (Political and Corporate)

At Benenson Strategy Group (BSG), our mission is to create a better future by empowering organizations and leaders that are making a difference. And, we have been relentlessly pursuing this goal since 2000. We are a small but mighty strategic research consultancy that transforms data into meaningful and compelling actions for our clients. Our people’s dedication, creativity, and tenacious pursuit of game-changing insights is what enables us to provide heads of state, corporate leaders, and non-profits with the strategies that shape tomorrow.

At BSG, our employees work closely with and learn from leaders in the consulting, market research, non-profit, and political arenas. We foster an environment where our team’s core skills are practiced and honed every day, and one where every team member is encouraged to think creatively and strategically. Our core set of values: integrity and ethics, diligence, and respect, are at the heart of our unique team, and have fueled winning strategies for our clients – from President Obama, to Google, to the AARP - those values are also what we look for in our new hires.

So, do you just want a job or do you want to make an impact?

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team as a Market Research Analyst (Political and Corporate) located in Santa Monica. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker and problem solver. They are creative, intellectually curious, and have an interest in translating data into actionable insights. They are also comfortable working with numbers, detail oriented, and possess strong oral and written communication skills. In addition, they are able to grasp new concepts quickly, and are proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

What You'll Do:

The Market Research Analyst (Political and Corporate) reports to the Associate or Director and is responsible for assisting with the execution and implementation of custom qualitative and quantitative market research projects. Their responsibilities include, but are not limited to: conducting background research, drafting proposals, writing survey questionnaires, analyzing data results, creating topline summaries, developing and enhancing presentations and reports, and proofreading client deliverables. They work closely with the field management and data processing teams to ensure interviews/surveys are accurate, consistent, and completed on time.

Requirements

What You'll Need:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Market-Research, Political Science, or related field.
• 1-2 years of work experience in marketing, communications, consulting, market research, is preferred but not required.
• Excellent analytical, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced/high-stressed environment, and can meet tight deadlines with limited supervision.
• Is detail-oriented and can work on multiple projects at a time

Benefits

Why You'd Want To:

• Unprecedented access to leaders in the political and corporate arenas.
• Opportunity to work with some of the most influential clients on cutting-edge initiatives.
• Prominent training and professional development program designed to provide employees with an expanded skill set and empower them to think differently.
• Educational allowance for each team member.
• Upward mobility. High performers are routinely promoted and encouraged take on more responsibility.
• Generous benefits package, ample vacation time, and cell phone allowance.
• Annual company-wide community service initiative.

BSG is part of WPP, a creative transformative company. Per WPP, the base salary for this position at the time of this posting is $45,000 - $90,000 per year. Individual compensation varies based on several factors, including location, job responsibilities, experience, and skills/qualifications. In addition to base salary, BSG offers competitive benefit plans and incentive programs.