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

ListenLogic - ListenLogic is a Conshohocken, PA based company that extracts “insights from unstructured big data to drive business outcomes.”

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Job Title	Location
Social Media / Big Data Intelligence Analyst	Conshohocken, PA
Business Development Representative - Big Data Analytics	Conshohocken, PA
Social Cloud CRM Presales Consultant	New York, NY

See all 3 job postings

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
Senior Graphic Designer	New York, NY
Social Media & Marketing Intern	Northampton, MA
I.T Staffing Recruitment / BPO & Big Data Sales	Hoffman Estates, IL
Director-Digital & Social Strategy-Dallas	Dallas, TX
Market Research & Strategy Intern	Northampton, MA

See all 48 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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Job Title	Location
Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Analytics	Milwaukee, WI

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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
Technical Sales Manager	Waltham, MA
Full Time Research Intern	New York, NY
Full Time Research Intern	New York, NY
Moderator and Research Lead	New York, NY
Moderator and Research Lead	New York, NY

See all 46 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
Product Manager	Austin, TX
Bartender	Des Moines, IA
Application Developer	Austin, TX
Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) Team Member	Austin, TX
Project Intern	San Francisco, CA

See all 798 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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No current job openings.

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
Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA - Full Time (Crestwood)	Port Angeles, WA
Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA - Full Time (Ivy Court)	Coeur d'Alene, ID
Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time (Gardens on University)	Spokane, WA
Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA - Full Time (Statesman)	Levittown, PA
Surgical Technology Program Director, Faculty	Cheyenne, WY

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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
DevOps Engineer	San Luis Obispo, CA
Software Engineer	San Luis Obispo, CA
Software Engineer Intern	San Luis Obispo, CA
Security Intern	San Luis Obispo, CA
Inside Sales Associate	San Luis Obispo, CA

See all 21 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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No current job openings.

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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Job Title	Location
Senior CX Researcher II	Denver, CO

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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
Global Marketing Manager	Ventura, CA
Payroll Administrator - Relocation to Manhattan, KS Required	Wichita, KS
Compensation Specialist- Finance Department	Manhattan, KS
Sales Operations Analyst II	Richmond, CA
Senior Software Developer	Manhattan, KS

See all 9 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
Intern, Ecommerce (Timberland)	Stratham, NH
Intern, Ecommerce (Timberland)	Stratham, NH
Social Media Strategist	San Francisco, CA
Social Media Specialist	New York, NY
Initiative - Specialist, Digital Investment	New York, NY

See all 40 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
Pipefitter - Journey Level - KTN	Ketchikan, AK
Certified General Appraiser	Minneapolis, MN
Tax Director	Midland, TX
Sales Agent, Insurance	Panama City, FL
Driver - Locomotive Fuel & Service Technician	Gillette, WY

See all 5,373 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
General Manager	Cedar Rapids, IA
Marketing Research Internship	Chicago, IL
Marketing & Sales Research Internship	Chicago, IL
Marketing Assistant	Chicago, IL
Spring Marketing Research Internship	Chicago, IL

See all 59 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
Market Research Analyst	Chicago, IL
Data Analyst	Boston, MA
Research Supervisor	New York, NY
Research Supervisor, Emerging Media Lab	New York, NY
Digital Innovator	United States

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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
Media Planner	Columbus, OH
Manager, Social (NYC, Social Media, Paid Media Buying)	New York, NY
Mobile Engineer - Android SDK	Pasadena, CA
Senior Business Analyst, Yield	Pasadena, CA
User Experience Intern	Reston, VA

See all 993 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
HR & Recruiting Intern	New York, NY
Business Development Associate	New York, NY
Product Manager	New York, NY
Product Manager	New York, NY
Copywriter	New York, NY

See all 24 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
Watson Design Researcher	Austin, TX
Marketing Specialist	Denver, CO
Questionnaire Survey Programmer	Boston, MA
Survey Developer	Cambridge, MA
Programmer Analyst	Cambridge, MA

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
Programmatic Demand Sales	New York, NY
Lead Engineer	Sunnyvale, CA
Publisher Account Manager	New York, NY
Lead Engineer - Ruby on Rails	Sunnyvale, CA
UI Engineer	Sunnyvale, CA

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
Sales & Marketing Executive for Upscale Restaurant - Brand Ambassador	Santa Clara, CA
Director Capital and Major Gifts	Kirkland, WA
.NET Developer	Richmond, VA
Services Account Executive	Atlanta, GA
Channel Marketing Manager	Redwood City, CA

See all 4,589 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.

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Job Title	Location
Vice President, Sales	Encino, CA
Senior Sales Executive, Research Product Sales – LA	Encino, CA
E-Poll Market Research - Vice President, Sales	Los Angeles, CA
Marketing Research Survey Programmer (Entry-level Market Research Position)	Encino, CA
Director, Research (Brand Strategy, Marketing and Promotion)	Arlington, VA

See all 6 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
Business Analyst	Dallas, TX
Business Analyst with MS Project Experience	Dallas, TX
Lead RFP Writer	Santa Fe, NM
Director Utilization Management	Chula Vista, CA
Management Consultant- Strategy & Insights	United States

See all 168 job postings

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