at Daniel J Edelman Inc in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Are you curious by nature? Do you always seek to understand human behaviors in your everyday life? Do you believe strategic communications can help make the world a better place? Do you think the world of research needs to change and adapt to a more complex and ever-evolving world? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset and want to shape a consulting division? If so, Edelman Intelligence is looking for you to join our team!
We are seeking an inspiring Senior Research Manager who is seasoned in primary research. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit coupled with a solid strategic mindset. The Senior Research Manager will need to balance an ever-changing and diverse range of research projects, including global and complex research projects involving quantitative/qualitative research (bonus points for additional expertise in media analysis and digital analytics).
Your potential coming to life: Joining our team means you will...
- Work closely with senior leadership to manage large scale and/or global research projects including day-to-day management of clients and Edelman teams, development and execution of research studies from start to finish and presenting results in a compelling and visually appealing way
- Partner and consult with clients and Edelman account teams to problem solve their challenges, including analyzing data, writing research reports and delivering presentations
- Contribute to research design, sampling plans, questionnaires, moderator guides and analytical plans
- Interpret research data and insights and working closely with junior staff to create a compelling story across primary research disciplines
- Recommend communication solutions and research methodologies to clients based on research results in consultation with senior leadership
- Manage positive client relationships within Edelman and our external clients by meeting deadlines, delivering prompt responses and building conversation/dialogue
- Assist the senior leadership team with growing client business through insightful and valuable work product, understanding of client business and ability to bring learning opportunities to clients, as needed
- Assist with developing strategic new business proposals by understanding client's objectives, scoping projects and applying appropriate methodologies to meet objectives
- Supervise and mentor junior staff to help grow their research, project and client management skills
The team is here for you:
- Our team currently includes...
- Fun first attitudes - because what's the point of doing great work if aren't having fun?
- Career pathing on the mind - whether you plan to stay for 2 years or 20 years we put your development and career goals as a priority
- Broader communications exposure - you will get the opportunity to work alongside broader Edelman teams such as Corporate , Brand, Digital, Assembly, and more
- Open minds for new ideas and methodologies - maybe it's not broken, but that doesn't mean we can't make it better
- Level agnostic - doesn't matter if you are the boss or an intern, we are all in this together
- Global Reach - we have researchers you can tap into around the world
Basic Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge in advanced research methodologies
- Expert in primary research...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
