Here’s a summary of the role:
As a Research Analyst at YouGov, you will be instrumental in transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive meaningful business decisions. You will apply both qualitative and quantitative techniques to interpret data, create impactful reports, and deliver substantiated recommendations. In this role, you’ll manage complex, high-frequency, multi-market tracking studies, ensuring seamless project execution through effective communication, meticulous organization, and innovative problem-solving.
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff):
- Communicate with internal teams to understand business objectives and ensure alignment with research goals.
- Design and refine questionnaires and moderator guides to capture accurate and meaningful data.
- Manage end-to-end research projects, overseeing timelines, client communication, and project deliverables.
- Conduct in-depth data analyses using traditional and advanced techniques to uncover actionable insights.
- Prepare and present reports in PowerPoint or Google Slides, clearly identifying key findings and strategic recommendations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot challenges and optimize research processes.
These are the essentials you’ll need to get an interview:
Essential Qualifications
- Proven attention to detail and the ability to multitask across multiple projects.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on deductive reasoning and logical thinking.
- Exceptional analytic and critical thinking abilities, with a knack for uncovering insights.
- Advanced expertise in Excel and proficiency with Google Sheets/Slides and MS Office (PowerPoint).
- Outstanding writing and communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with statistical tools like SPSS or R is a plus.
- Prior experience in managing multi-market tracking studies is a bonus.
For roles based in California, New York, Colorado or Washington State, the base salary hiring range for this position is $75,000 to $80,000.
Compensation offered will be determined by multiple factors including location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation and additional benefits.
All US based full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick days
- Flexible working arrangement available
- Group medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with company match
Company Description and Culture
YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.
We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.
Why join YouGov?
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.
Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.
Life at YouGov
We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.
We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.
Data Privacy
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