Custom Research Paid Internship

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, Political Science/Government, Public Policy, Economics, or related field
Previous internship experience at an agency, publicly traded company, media outlet, or in politics or government
Experience conducting research and performing financial or economic analysis, writing and distilling complex ideas and concepts into a digestible format
Familiarity with business, economics, politics, and the legislative process; expertise and interest in a specific policy field is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail
Ability to take initiative
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
Problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple, competing tasks
Ability to commit to internship for 40 hours a week for 6 months

Assisting in overseeing projects
Setting up client reports (creating slides, tables, graphs, etc.)
Proofing and entering data into reports
Proofing client report
Checking programmed surveys
Checking data (tabs/crosstabs) for accuracy
Work with vendor portals to set up banner points and download data
Downloading transcripts (using a transcript app), editing transcripts, and pulling quotes for reports
Assisting in day-to-day administrative tasks as needed