Research Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Morning Consult :

Morning Consult is a global decision intelligence company changing how modern leaders make smarter, faster, better decisions. The company pairs its proprietary high-frequency data with rigorous analysis to better inform decisions on what people think and how they will act.

This position will be based in one of our office locations (Washington, DC; New York, NY; Chicago, IL) or can be based remotely.

Our award-winning and modern, open concept offices are located in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL and New York, NY. All three offices are accessible by public transportation and in close proximity to great restaurants and shopping.

Join us in the office for catered lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays or grab a beverage from the fridge for an impromptu after-work happy hour!

About The Role :

We’re seeking a dynamic, strategic research professional to join our Research Solutions team at Morning Consult. In this role, you’ll blend your expertise in survey research with a collaborative spirit to bring innovative projects to life.

You’ll have the opportunity to design and deliver impactful research initiatives that empower our clients to unlock the full potential of Morning Consult’s data-driven technology. Working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, you’ll help expand our client offerings and ensure we consistently exceed client expectations.

In this role, you’ll work hands-on across the full research lifecycle—designing surveys, analyzing large datasets and translating insights into actionable recommendations for clients. You’ll collaborate closely with both internal teams and clients, balancing multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality and attention to detail. Your strategic thinking, strong communication skills and passion for exceeding client expectations will be key as you help shape impactful research solutions and contribute to the growth of our team and client relationships.

The Research Solutions Team at Morning Consult :

The Research Solutions Team at Morning Consult is focused on custom-designed research and is crucial to Morning Consult’s industry-leading, customer-obsessed Commercial Organization and its ability to drive sustainable growth across our entire portfolio of business. Morning Consult’s mission is to deliver high-impact, quality intelligence at scale to decision-makers anytime, anywhere. Our team consists of business leaders and researchers with experience in market research, insights, political polling, strategic consulting and more.

What You'll Be Working On :

• Work on diverse research projects with various methodologies and approaches to obtain important answers to a client's research question, with manager oversight
• Work with a team to create end-to-end research : from questionnaire development to survey fielding to report creation
• Interface with clients to gather survey inputs, communicate progress and explain data insights and methodology
• Navigate Morning Consult’s data ecosystem and deliver consultative value to clients to deepen trust, with manager support
• Analyze data to create deliverables that address client / study objectives, with minimal oversight
• Focus and prioritize work based on business-critical priorities, with occasional guidance from your manager
• Join sales calls to interpret research needs, explain simple methodology and support the proposal process by providing accurate pricing inputs and methodology suggestions
• Adopt and share best practices for the research process and project management across teams to increase knowledge and skill
• Perform such other tasks and duties as may be required or assigned from time to time in the Company’s discretion

About You and What You've Done :

Note : We view the above section as a guide, not a checklist. Research shows that underrepresented / marginalized groups are less likely to apply for a job if they feel that they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. We welcome diverse and non-traditional backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t satisfy every single bullet on this list! It’s expected that you’ll learn and grow throughout your time at Morning Consult, so if you’re open to building new skills, we’d love to hear from you.

The expected salary range for this position is $64,300 - $100,000, with a midpoint of $82,100.

In most cases, we target the midpoint of our salary ranges for new hire compensation. This placement is reflective of full proficiency in a role. This role is eligible for additional variable compensation and an equity grant, which will be discussed in your initial recruiter conversation. Please see an overview of Morning Consult’s benefits on our Career Page.

We are committed to a work environment that is inclusive to all and free of discrimination. It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other factors prohibited by law. Morning Consult will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

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