Here’s a summary of the role:
At YouGov, we don't just collect data—we connect it. We are an international data and analytics group with the vision to become an integral part of the global internet infrastructure, akin to how Google is for search or Amazon is for retail. Our approach is built on a virtuous circle: a highly engaged online panel, innovative data collection methods, and powerful analytics technology that delivers valuable insights.
As a Research Executive, you will play a key role in supporting the US Custom Research Team by independently managing various aspects of the project lifecycle. You'll work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and international environment, collaborating with like-minded professionals who are passionate about generating success. This role offers the opportunity to engage directly with data and deliver impactful results to clients across different sectors.
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff):
- Project Management: Coordinate and manage tasks across multiple projects and industries, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery. Maintain constant communication with the team to keep projects on track.
- Survey Design: Assist in creating and executing questionnaires, research/sample designs, and survey scripting, often under tight deadlines.
- Research and Field Management: Oversee survey testing, field management, and work closely with internal teams and clients to meet research specifications.
- Data Analysis: Collaborate with the Data Processing team to specify and review tabulated data, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Conduct quality assurance checks and interpret survey results.
- Reporting: Convert survey data into actionable insights by creating clear, accurate reports. Maintain a high standard of quality and precision in all deliverables.
- Team Collaboration and Growth: Contribute to a dynamic, global team based in the Mexico office. Bring fresh ideas and seize opportunities for career development and growth.
These are the essentials you’ll need to get an interview:
- 1-2 years of experience (work or academic) in market research, marketing, data analytics, or related fields.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Strong analytical skills and prior experience in database analysis, including handling data from various research formats.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
- Basic understanding of statistics, with solid problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and motivated to succeed
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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