Job Description
Here’s a summary of the role
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Research Executive to join our US Research Team. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the entire research lifecycle — from survey design to reporting — while working with global colleagues and well-known clients. It’s the perfect next step if you’re excited by data, consumer insights, and want to grow your career in market research.
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do
Coordinate and manage multiple research projects across industries, ensuring smooth operations and on-time delivery
Assist with survey design, scripting, and testing under tight timelines
Oversee fieldwork management, ensuring research specifications are met
Partner with data processing teams to check data quality, run tabulations, and review outputs for accuracy
Translate survey data into clear, insightful client reports
Collaborate with teammates in Mexico and the US, bringing fresh ideas and helping shape a growing, global team
What you need to get an interview
1–2 years of experience (professional or academic) in market research, marketing, data analytics, or a related field
Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects
Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)
Strong analytical skills and experience reviewing or working with datasets
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the drive to learn and grow
Desired qualifications (bonus points!)
Basic understanding of statistics
Previous experience with survey programming or research tools
Exposure to client reporting or storytelling with data
Passion for consumer insights, social trends, and how data can drive business decisions
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Why join YouGov?
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.
Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.
Life at YouGov
We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.
We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.
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