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Custom Research Paid Internship

Custom Research Paid Internship

CompanyPenta Group
LocationWashington, DC, USA
Salary$20 – $20
TypeInternship
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelInternship

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise and interest in a specific policy field is a plus