Summer 2021 Research Analyst Executive Trainee, Emerging Technology
Summer 2021 Research Analyst Executive Trainee, Emerging Technology
As one of the leading independent PR agencies in the world, we at Ruder Finn foster a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurism that is singular in today’s communications world. Our culture is built on putting excellence before seniority, hunger for knowledge as well as achievement and independence to pursue what’s next.
Ruder Finn is now accepting applications for a Research Analyst Executive Trainee to work alongside the CTO on innovative and tech-related client accounts. The 12-week Executive Training (ET) program provides a unique opportunity for recent college graduates to work in a fast-paced environment and learn from the best and brightest practitioners in PR, and digital and social media communications. The agency hires many of the program’s best graduates to fill entry-level positions. This individual must be eager to dig deep into market data/information and be able to effectively communicate the narrative found through research to a client.
Responsibilities, not limited to:
- Conduct research across social media channels and traditional media outlets
- Facilitate influencer mapping
- Sentiment analysis and analyze statistical correlations across various markets
Additional Information:
- ETs must be available to work full-time, 40 hours/week, with eligibility for overtime
- ET Program starts in June 2021
- ET will be considered for Data/Research Analyst openings upon completion of the Executive Training Program
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related field
- Proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets, Google Analytics and one or more contemporary data visualization platforms (e.g.: Tableau)
- Experience with R and/or Python, a plus
Ruder Finn, Inc., dual headquartered in the U.S. and China, is one of the world's largest independent communications agencies. Our independence, deep bench of talent, entrepreneurial spirit and roots in the arts, dating back to our founding in 1948, drives us to bring clients the “creative edge,” which we see as the freedom of imagination to embrace new perspectives and offer sharpness of thinking to our global clients. Ruder Finn’s core areas of expertise are in corporate communications, healthcare, technology and consumer, all underpinned by a consistent focus on digital content and strategy.
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