Morning Consult is hiring a
Researcher II

Summary

The job is for a Researcher II at Morning Consult, a global decision intelligence company. The role involves executing research projects, collaborating with analysts to craft surveys, and deepening knowledge of the Morning Consult research process. The position can be based in any of their office locations or remotely.

Requirements

• 2+ years of survey research experience, including research design, questionnaire design and data analysis
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Economics, Statistics or other social science; or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Basic knowledge of statistics from a college-level course or relevant work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience working with and interpreting data
• Curious about the 'why' and draws on curiosity when interpreting new information
• High attention to detail, willing to get in the weeds to ensure accuracy
• Approaches work through the scientific method, open to new approaches to improve outcomes, adapting workflows and integrating new techniques
• Communicates concisely and punctually to clear collaboration hurdles
• Ability to travel bi-annually for team on-sites, typically in their Washington, DC office
• Willing to take feedback, learn and grow; an ethos of continuous self-improvement

Responsibilities

• Providing support and executing research projects
• Collaborating with analysts and other stakeholders to craft surveys and other research instruments
• Working closely with your manager to create frameworks for questionnaires and analysis
• Drafting research materials (questionnaires, memos, slide decks) for others to review
• Supporting quality assurance and generating accurate survey deliverables
• Joining brainstorming sessions to narrow down research questions or expand on concepts
• Building effective and collaborative working relationships with members of the Content Analyst team and ADO team
• Performing other tasks and duties as required or assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using R, SPSS, Stata or SAS

Benefits

• The expected salary range for this position is $64,300 - $100,000, with a midpoint of $82,100
• This role is eligible for an equity grant
• Please see an overview of Morning Consult’s benefits on our Career Page