Careers in Market Research

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in market research? Here's an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have entry level and internship opportunities that will interest you.

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Market research is the process of researching the need for a product or service. Some items that may get researched include the likelihood of a product to sell, potential store locations, and target customer demographics.

Market research jobs varies widely, but here are some things you may find yourself doing:

Running focus groups
Doing online research
Researching potential competitors
Analyzing market trends
Creating a survey
Analyzing website visits for trends
Writing reports of research results

Because market research is part of the creation of many products, you can work in many industries.

Many jobs in market research require a bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field. An analytical mind and ability to communicate clearly are also great skills to have.

Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Market Research

Pure Branding - Pure Branding is a Northampton, MA based consultancy that “builds leading brands for values-based companies in the natural products industry.”

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Job Title	Location
4/ Market Research & Strategy Intern	Northampton, MA
5/ Social Media & Marketing Intern	Northampton, MA
FALL Internship - Intern, Web Design	Washington, DC
Graphic Designer	Vista, CA
Principal Consultant - US	Philadelphia, PA

See all 40 job postings

newBrandAnalytics - newBrandAnalytics, a D.C. based company, has developed “a social media monitoring and online reputation management tool" to deliver operational social intelligence.

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No current job openings.

Kelton - Kelton is an NYC and LA based consulting firm that is “passionate about listening to your customers and translating their stories into innovative solutions.”

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Job Title	Location
Internship Program	New York, NY
Analyst, Quantitative Research	New York, NY
Moderator and Research Lead – Full-Time and Freelance	New York, NY
Associate, Marketing and Business Development	New York, NY
Talent Acquisition and Human Resources Manager	New York, NY

See all 16 job postings

The Culinary Edge - The Culinary Edge is a San Francisco, CA based consulting firm that helps restaurants strengthen their brands, extend their reach, and increase their profitability.

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Job Title	Location
Next Door by Wegmans Restaurant – Culinary Intern/Externship (Fall and Winter Opportunities available	Rochester, NY
Experienced Financial Aid Advisor	Austin, TX
Chef-Instructor for Classic Culinary Arts Program	New York, NY
Cook/Sandwich Prep	Jacksonville, FL
Market Café Service Team Member (PT)	Easton, PA

See all 874 job postings

BrainJuicer - BrainJuicer is a U.K. based market research firm (with offices in NYC, LA, and Chi) that aims “to inspire brave clients to do great marketing."

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Job Title	Location
BrainJuicer Qualitative Research Intern	New York, NY

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American Student Assistance - American Student Assistance is a Boston, MA based non-profit that empowers "students and alumni to successfully manage and repay their college loan debt.”

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Job Title	Location
Speech Therapist (SLP-CCC or CFY) in a SNF rehab setting	Scottsburg, IN
Physical Therapist	Las Vegas, NV
Occupational Therapist	Las Vegas, NV
Speech Therapist/SLP (Sequim)	Sequim, WA
RN II - Surgical Liver ICU (7a-7p)	Houston, TX

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Shopatron - Shopatron is a San Luis Obispo, CA based company that offers a “retail-integrated eCommerce solution for branded manufacturers, distributors and retailers.”

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Job Title	Location
Software Engineer	San Luis Obispo, CA
Project Manager	New York, NY
Security Intern	San Luis Obispo, CA
Quality Assurance Engineer Intern	San Luis Obispo, CA
Software Engineer Intern	San Luis Obispo, CA

See all 23 job postings

Affinnova - Affinnova is a Waltham, MA based “high-growth software and services company that enables innovative organizations to drive better ideas to market faster.”

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Job Title	Location
Associate Research Analyst, Account Services	Boston, MA
UX Designer	Waltham, MA
Vice President of Sales / Account Development	New York, NY
Quality Assurance, Team Leader	Waltham, MA
Associate Recruiter – Talent Acquisition	Boston, MA

See all 9 job postings

Qualvu - Qualvu is a Lakewood, CO based company that has developed an online platform that makes the focus group way more flexible, powerful, and affordable.

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No current job openings.

GTM Sportswear - GTM Sportswear is a Manhattan, KS based company that helps athletes perform better by looking better.

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Job Title	Location
Internship: Accounting Intern	Manhattan, KS
Internship: Accounting Intern	Manhattan, KS
Internship: E-Commerce Intern - Fall 2014	Manhattan, KS
Internship: Inventory Management Intern - Fall 2014	Manhattan, KS
Internship: Graphic Production Design Intern - Fall 2014	Manhattan, KS

See all 29 job postings

eMarketer - eMarketer is an NYC based company that "publishes data, analysis and insights on digital marketing, media and commerce."

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Job Title	Location
Research and Insights Strategist	New York, NY
Client Engagement Specialist	New York, NY
Market Researcher & Consumer Insights Analyst Intern	El Segundo, CA
Syndicated Analyst, Research & Insights	New York, NY
Syndicated Analyst, Research & Insights	New York, NY

See all 54 job postings

General Growth Properties - GGP is a Chicago, IL based real estate trust that owns and operates shopping centers all across the United States.

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Job Title	Location
Project Manager - Commercial Hi Rise Construction	Philadelphia, PA
Area Sales Leader 1- Washington DC	Gaithersburg, MD
Clinical Educator - Open Heart ICU	York, PA
Clinical Educator-Emergency Department-York Hospital	York, PA
Director / Senior Director of Product Management	San Francisco, CA

See all 5,419 job postings

Technomic - Technomic is a Chicago, IL based food industry consulting and research company that has some great job opportunities for new grads.

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Job Title	Location
PriceMonitor Intern	Chicago, IL
Research Interviewer Intern	Chicago, IL
Data Entry Assistant	Chicago, IL
Consumer Research Analyst	Chicago, IL
Assistant Editor	Chicago, IL

See all 65 job postings

Millward Brown - Milward Brown is a global research agency "specializing in advertising, marketing communications, media and brand equity research,” and they're hiring.

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Job Title	Location
Manager, Insights	New York, NY
Associate Client Analyst Graduate/Entry level	New York, NY
Associate Director, Social / Performance Solutions - Social Data	New York, NY
Associate	New York, NY
Analyst, Campaign Research	San Francisco, CA

See all 41 job postings

comScore - comScore is a Reston, VA based "global leader in measuring the digital world," and they have some amazing entry level opportunities for new grads.

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Job Title	Location
Display Media Buyer - Digital Marketing	Baltimore, MD
Digital Media Strategist	Chicago, IL
Director, Digital Investment	New York, NY
College Recruiting - Jr. Linux System Administrator	Austin, TX
Managing Director, Digital Investment	Chicago, IL

See all 981 job postings

Crowdtap - If you're interested in market research, then you should check out what CrowdTap, based in NYC, is doing to link brands and consumers.

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Job Title	Location
VP, Client Success	New York, NY
UI/UX Designer	New York, NY
Talent Coordinator	New York, NY
Product Manager	New York, NY
Mobile Product Manager	New York, NY

See all 31 job postings

SurveyGizmo - If you like SurveyGizmo’s approach to helping clients capture and analyze data, then you'll want to check out their job opportunities.

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Job Title	Location
Research Intern	Washington, DC
Part-Time Administrative Asst IV - Labor Education & Research	Ithaca, NY
Research Intern	Washington, DC
Marketing Coordinator	Chicago, IL
Quantitative User Experience Researcher	Brooklyn, NY

See all 9 job postings

33Across - If you’re good at solving crosswords and interested in the connection between advertising and technology, then you should check out jobs at 33Across.

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Job Title	Location
Account Executive	New York, NY
VP of Marketing	New York, NY
Campaign Analyst	New York, NY
Publisher Account Manager	New York, NY
Director/VP of Sales Chicago	Chicago, IL

See all 5 job postings

Corporate Executive Board - If you’re fascinated by large corporations and how they work, then The Corporate Executive Board would be an excellent place to start your career.

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Job Title	Location
Java Architect	Washington, DC
Mobile Architect	King of Prussia, PA
Corporate Controller	San Francisco, CA
Android Developer	Washington, DC
iOS Mobile Developer	Washington, DC

See all 4,546 job postings

E-Poll Market Research - If you like what you see at E-Poll Market Research, then you should check out their Jobs page to learn about their entry level opportunities.

See the complete E-Poll Market Research profile

Job Title	Location
Senior Sales Executive, Research Product Sales - NY	New York, NY
Senior Sales Executive, Research Product Sales - LA	Encino, CA
Manager, Consumer Insights	Culver City, CA
Manager, Consumer Insights - Entertainment and Media Industry Opportunity	Culver City, CA
Manager, Consumer Insights - Entertainment and Media Industry Opportunity	Culver City, CA

See all 5 job postings

MCG - If you're quantitatively minded and looking to work in an innovative and entrepreneurial environment, then you should consider a job at MCG in Providence, RI.

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Job Title	Location
Director of Workplace Techologies	New York, NY
Mixed-signal Functional verification - 730723	Santa Clara, CA
Merchandiser	Kingston, NY
Project Manager	Philadelphia, PA
Sensor System Architect - 724151	Santa Clara, CA

See all 260 job postings

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