INTRODUCTION
About FGS Global -
FGS Global is a strategic advisory and communications consultancy, with over 1200 multidisciplinary experts across the world’s major financial, government, business, and cultural centers. The firm is an acknowledged leader in crisis, corporate reputation, public affairs and capital markets, M&A advisory and boardroom communication counsel. FGS Global supports its clients in addressing a myriad of stakeholder concerns by leveraging its research and insights, media placement, content, digital, and data capabilities. The company was created in December 2021 by combining Finsbury, Hering Schuppener, The Glover Park Group, and Sard Verbinnen & Co. FGS Global serves its client base from 27 cities worldwide, including U.S. Offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, South Florida, and Houston.
At FGS Global, we believe research is the cornerstone of any communications campaign. The Research & Insights practice specializes in using opinion, market, and digital research to inform public affairs campaigns, branding efforts, and corporate strategy. The role of senior associate involves working closely with other members of the Research & Insights team and across the firm to plan, execute, and analyze a variety of research methodologies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help to manage multiple qualitative and quantitative research workstreams simultaneously
- Manage administrative tasks on client projects, including setting up contracts, sending invoices, and scheduling and taking notes during internal and external meetings,
- Develop first drafts of research instruments based on guidance and direction from a project manager, including scoping documents, survey questionnaires, and qualitative discussion guides
- Alongside a manager, analyze large datasets and turn them into charts and graphs in PowerPoint for client reports and presentations
- Collaborate with and manage research vendors, including recruiting partners for qualitative projects and fieldwork partners for surveys
- Develop recruiting criteria for research participants
- Develop instructions for survey vendors to build crosstabs and topline documents
- Manage and monitor field progress to ensure studies are accurate and completed on time
- Proofread client deliverables, including qualitative and quantitative data
- Conduct desk research
- Conduct social media and other digital conversation analyses
- Travel occasionally for research engagements
ATTRIBUTES
- 2-4 years of experience in the public opinion/market research field or an advanced degree in statistics or opinion research required
- Past agency experience strongly preferred, including work at a PR, marketing, consulting, communications, or polling firm
- Strong team player with initiative, resourcefulness, and desire to work hard
- Exceptionally detail-oriented with a keen eye for data, text, and visual content
- Strong writer and analytical thinker
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to follow through on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Can quickly adapt to new conditions, assignments, and deadlines and apply sound judgement
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with Research & Insights team members, other FGS Global staff, and clients
- Cross-cultural understanding and insight
- Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint
- Familiarity with social and digital analytic tools and analysis, but not required
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District of Columbia Salary Range
$75,000—$90,000 USD
We offer medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and AD&D plans, 401(k) with company matching contribution, technology reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, and paid time off to eligible full-time employees.
FGS Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to United States federal law requirements, FGS Global complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
When you submit an application, we collect certain personal information about you for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for the position. For more information about our privacy practices, please visit our privacy policy at https://fgsglobal.com/privacy.
