Custom Research

Summary

Join Penta Group, a global data-driven solutions company, as a full-time paid intern supporting the custom research team. This internship offers immediate professional development opportunities in a fast-paced environment. You will assist analysts, directors, and managing directors on client teams. Success requires strong writing, analytical, and time-management skills, along with a proactive attitude. This role is ideal for recent graduates interested in qualitative and quantitative research and polling. The internship is for 40 hours a week for 6 months. The position is preferably located in Washington, D.C., but remote work is also possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, Political Science/Government, Public Policy, Economics, or related field
• Previous internship experience at an agency, publicly traded company, media outlet, or in politics or government
• Experience conducting research and performing financial or economic analysis, writing and distilling complex ideas and concepts into a digestible format
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
• Problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple, competing tasks
• Ability to commit to internship for 40 hours a week for 6 months

Responsibilities

• Assisting in overseeing projects
• Setting up client reports (creating slides, tables, graphs, etc.)
• Proofing and entering data into reports
• Proofing client report
• Checking programmed surveys
• Checking data (tabs/crosstabs) for accuracy
• Work with vendor portals to set up banner points and download data
• Downloading transcripts (using a transcript app), editing transcripts, and pulling quotes for reports
• Assisting in day-to-day administrative tasks as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with business, economics, politics, and the legislative process; expertise and interest in a specific policy field is a plus

Benefits

• Dynamic and supportive environment for learning and growth
• Frequent firm-wide social events and activities (Washington, D.C.)
• Knowledge Meeting lunches with all staff on a variety of topics (Washington, D.C.)
• Mentoring opportunities and support in the development of long-term career goals
• Opportunities for flexible work arrangements