Associate Research Analyst

$38,000 - $53,000/Yr

Edelman - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Francisco, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Associate Research Analyst position is an entry-level role focused on measuring and analyzing media coverage for client companies across various media platforms. This role is essential for helping clients, including Fortune 500 corporations, to enhance their communication and business strategies through media insights. The position involves working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where quick learning and adaptability are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Search a combination of free and subscription-based databases to identify and consolidate media content relevant to specific clients and projects.
• Prioritize and organize media content into monitoring reports using both third-party and proprietary software.
• Analyze news and social media coverage for metrics such as tone, influencers, spokespeople, messages communicated, outlet type, and topic.
• Support in the production of charts and written insights for client deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in liberal arts, communications, business, psychology, economics, or a related area of study.
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to use online tools for online desk research.
• Excellent reading, writing, editing, and data interpretation skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, articulating ideas clearly and professionally.
• Strong time management skills to consistently meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to ensure quality of report content.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Benefits

• Annual bonuses
• Paid Time Off policy
• Region-specific benefits