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The company pairs its proprietary high-frequency data with rigorous analysis to better inform decisions on what people think and how they will act.\nThis full-time hybrid role is available in our Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; and New York, NY offices. Our Summer 2027 Research Associate cohort will start in July 2027. We ask for all applications by December 31, 2026. Any applications that arrive after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis.\nOur award-winning and modern, open concept offices are located in Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; and New York, NY. All three offices are accessible by public transportation and in close proximity to great restaurants and shopping.\nJoin us in the office for catered lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, or grab a beverage from the fridge for an impromptu after-work happy hour!\nThe Role\nWe're hiring proactive and resourceful team players to join our Research Accelerator program as Research Associates, an entry-level position that serves as the foundation for our Research Solutions career ladder. In this role, you will join a cohort gaining broad exposure across diverse client accounts and cross-functional teams while building deep expertise in modern, AI-forward market research.\nThis is a full-time hybrid role that can be based in any of our office locations (Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, or New York, NY). The structured two-year program guides you through a clear progression starting as a Research Associate (RA) in Year 1 to build foundational research skills, advancing to Senior Research Associate (SRA) in Year 2 to take on greater project management. The Research Accelerator program provides a direct path toward a Research Manager role and long-term growth at Morning Consult. The program includes structured cohort onboarding, continuous Learning & Development programming, and individualized coaching. The Summer 2027 cohort starts in July 2027. We ask for all applications by December 31, 2026. Any applications that arrive after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis.\nThe Program\nResearch Accelerator is a cohort-based development program for our future high-impact researchers. Research Associates support high-visibility research projects alongside some of our top research, strategy, and operations leaders.\nThe bar is high: you're expected to take ownership, work with precision, and keep raising the quality of your work. In return, you get immersive onboarding, ongoing training, individualized coaching, and clear paths to grow, including into a Research Manager role.\nThe program sits at the intersection of Research Solutions, Research Operations, Sales, Product & Tooling, and Client Strategy. You'll see how modern, AI-forward research is designed, executed, and delivered, including how we apply AI, automation, and advanced tooling across the project lifecycle.\nWhat You'll Work On\nSupporting foundational market research projects while mastering research methodology and best practice execution\n\nPartnering directly with Research Managers and Research Directors to design custom survey frameworks, craft questionnaire logic, and structure data analysis\n\nRefining questionnaires, analytical memos, and executive slide decks while maintaining rigorous standards for data accuracy, formatting, and narrative quality\n\nSupporting quality assurance with our Research Operations team to produce highly accurate client deliverables\n\nBuilding working relationships across our Commercial and Strategy teams\n\nLearning and using internal and external tools to run each stage of a project efficiently\n\nIntegrating AI tooling and automation (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, proprietary models) into workflows to enhance research quality, synthesize insights, and drive operational efficiency\n\nLearning Morning Consult's products and navigating them independently\n\nSharing what you learn with teammates, and learning from them\n\nPerform such other tasks and duties as may be required or assigned from time to time in the Company's discretion\n\nWhat You Bring\nA Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Statistics, Data Analytics, Market Research, Public Policy, or Data Science, or equivalent experience\n\nAt least one relevant experience: a communications, marketing, insights, or client-service internship, project coursework, or professional work related to research. A structured internship or cohort program is a plus\n\nApplied research exposure, ideally hands-on work with questionnaires or data that produced a deliverable\n\nFluency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace suite and associated tools\n\nExperience working with and interpreting data sets\n\nComfort using AI tools, and a sense of where they help and where they fall short\n\nA record of working well in groups, with strong communication and interpersonal skills\n\nLeadership or project ownership in an academic, professional, or extracurricular setting\n\nA solid academic record\n\nBonus: Light coding experience (such as R), advanced spreadsheet software skills, or familiarity with data structures\n\nNote: We view the above section as a guide, not a checklist. Research shows that underrepresented/marginalized groups are less likely to apply for a job if they feel that they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. We welcome diverse and non-traditional backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't satisfy every single bullet on this list! It's expected that you'll learn and grow throughout your time at Morning Consult, so if you're open to building new skills, we'd love to hear from you.\nThis Program Is a Great Fit for You If...\nYou are excited to join a cohort-based development program alongside peers in your first few years at Morning Consult, growing together as you build expertise.\n\nYou thrive in an environment focused on mastering market research fundamentals, modern AI tools, and internal systems.\n\nYou bring genuine enthusiasm for Morning Consult, clear company background research, and a strong vision for your professional growth.\n\nYou look beyond surface details to understand the \"why\" and determine actionable next steps.\n\nYou step outside your comfort zone, take control of your development, and make proactive decisions.\n\nYou remain open to feedback, embrace learning moments, and translate feedback into action.\n\nYou maintain high standards for quality, communicate concisely, and collaborate effectively within a team.\n\nCompensation\nThe annual base salary for this position is $66,000. This role is eligible for additional variable compensation and an equity grant, which will be discussed in your initial recruiter conversation. Please see an overview of Morning Consult’s benefits on our Career Page.\nWe are committed to a work environment that is inclusive to all and free of discrimination. It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other factors prohibited by law. 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