New York, NY
Full Time / Bachelors / 2-5 Years
Whitman Insight Strategies is a boutique communications consulting firm specializing in corporate branding and political strategy, using survey research and public opinion polling. Our clients range from Fortune 500 corporations, to national and international politicians, to non-profit and issue-advocacy organizations. We are looking for talented, energetic, hard-working, fun, resilient, pro-active individuals with a experience in public opinion research.
At Whitman Insight Strategies, you’ll provide clients with the insight they need to make strategic decisions. You will be involved in every part of our process—from brainstorming new projects, developing proposals, and writing questionnaires, to managing domestic and foreign field teams, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, developing recommendations, creating presentations, and delivering actionable strategies to our clients. You will specialize in project and client management, working with small and large teams that include colleagues at Whitman Strategies, partners at ad agencies, PR firms, and political campaigns.
At Whitman Insight Strategies, we rely on each other in an environment of energy, dedication, hard work, and humor.
To succeed in this position, you must possess the following:
• Minimum of a BA or BS with a strong academic record. MA is a
plus
• Familiarity with public opinion research, consulting,
advertising, public
relations, or political campaigns. Minimum 3 years in related field.
• Experience with statistical analysis software (such as SPSS
OR STATA)
preferred
• Expertise analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills
• Experience writing proposals and questionnaires
• Experience with day-to-day and long-term management of
projects
• Experience building relationships with clients and
sub-contractors
• Self-starting, independent work ethic needing minimal
direction
• Accurate, detail-oriented, organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing tasks
simultaneously in a
fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Creative thinking leading to proactive contribution of ideas
• Strong knowledge of, and background in, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of market research principles and practices
preferred but not
required
Primary Responsibilities of Position:
• Proactively manage long-term projects and client
relationships
• Manage project teams
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data
• Develop proposals, questionnaires, and presentations
• Conduct corporate and political background research for new
projects
• Assist in identifying research goals and selecting
appropriate research
methods
• Manage project fieldwork conducted by domestic and foreign
polling and survey
research field teams
• Work effectively with market research vendors
• Interact with clients to address business needs
• Communicate effectively with Whitman team to ensure
appropriate staffing and
resource allocation
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR FIRM, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE
DIRECTIONS
CAREFULLY:
1. EMAIL US YOUR ONE-PAGE RESUME AND ONE-PAGE COVER LETTER AS WORD
DOCUMENT
ATTACHMENTS
2. ADDRESS YOUR EMAIL DIRECTLY TO OUR OFFICE MANAGER AT MWOLFE@WHITMANSTRATEGIES.COM
3. INCLUDE SENIOR ANALYST POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL
4. DO NOT SEND YOUR RESUME THROUGH A THIRD PARTY WEBSITE
5. WE CAN ONLY RESPOND TO APPLICATIONS SENT DIRECTLY FROM YOUR EMAIL
ADDRESS TO
OUR OFFICE MANAGER & CAN ONLY READ RESUMES THAT ARE SENT AS
WORD DOCUMENT
ATTACHMENTS
6. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Thank you for your interest and consideration. If you would like more information about our firm, please visit our website at http://www.whitmanstrategies.com/. We look forward to meeting with you soon.
Job Type: Full Time
Years of Experience: 2-5 Years
Degree Required: Bachelors