Market Research Intern (Los Angeles)

About the Role

Interpret is seeking a Market Research Intern with an interest in both quantitative and qualitative research, including focus group moderation. This is an opportunity to gain experience with a leading consumer market research and consulting firm focused on the intersection of traditional and new media. This role requires a minimum 3-month commitment. The internship will require candidates to report into our Culver City office when needed. Interpret will provide all necessary training.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of the quantitative and qualitative research process, including vendor management, desktop research, study design, questionnaire and discussion guide development, field/recruiting, and tab, data analysis and report generation.
• Adhere to quality control processes at each stage of the research process across survey programming logic, data tables, participant rescreening (qual), and reports.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, helping write cogent data-backed “stories”.

Skills

• Deep intellectual curiosity.
• Genuine interest in market research and gaming/media.
• Analytical; possess an ability to understand and translate research results to help tell a relevant and compelling story.
• Communicative; excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Detail-oriented; able to fully proof questionnaires, survey programming logic, data tables, and reports.
• Team-oriented; enjoy growing with other team members.
• Multi-task capable and time-sensitive; proficient in working on multiple research projects simultaneously and under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; SPSS a plus.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Prior experience or coursework in market research and media/entertainment is a plus.
• Ability to think critically.
• Ability to tell a story using data.
• Provide top-notch client service.
• Work with a team of passionate technology and media enthusiasts.
• Personal passion for market research, digital media, gaming, and technology.
• Hold a common love for the industries Interpret works in.
• Curiosity for consumer behavior.
• Desire to apply analytic chops and methodological expertise to the game development and distribution process.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in marketing research (supplier-side).
• Relevant degree in business administration, market research, sociology, psychology, or anthropology.
• Academic research projects, Capstone, Thesis, Research Practice should be listed on resume.