Associate Research Analyst

$38,000 - $53,000/Yr

Edelman - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Francisco, CA

251-500 employees

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 position is crucial for providing insights that help Fortune 500 clients enhance their communication and business strategies. The role involves working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where quick learning and independent work are essential.

Responsibilities

• Search free and subscription-based databases to identify and consolidate relevant media content for clients and projects.
• Organize media content into monitoring reports using 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 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 desk research.
• Excellent reading, writing, editing, and data interpretation skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, able to articulate 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

• Experience with media analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of public relations measurement methodologies.

Benefits

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