Insights & Intelligence Fellow (On Site… at Rational 360 · Washington

Summary: Rational 360 is hiring an Insights & Intelligence Fellow to support and grow the firm's integrated research and analytics offerings. This entry-level role is designed for early-career professionals eager to build hands-on experience with social media analytics and primary research. The Fellow will work closely with senior team members to execute research projects, analyze data, and translate findings into clear insights that inform client strategy. Responsibilities: - Compile regular reports and contribute insights to client-facing deliverables, supporting the development of presentations and data visualizations that translate findings into clear, actionable insights - Analyze trends across the social, news and broadcast media landscape - Learn how to build Boolean queries and dashboards in listening tools to track narratives and audience sentiment - Assist in the development and execution of surveys, focus groups, and in-depth interviews - Support questionnaire drafting, discussion guide preparation, and basic survey programming and testing - Help review survey data, crosstabs, and toplines to identify key findings - Stay current on new research tools, AI applications, and emerging technologies - Coordinate with internal departments and outside vendors - Gather preliminary data and conduct background research for projects - Monitor focus groups and other qualitative interviews - Conduct rigorous quality control checks on quantitative and qualitative data - Support experimentation with new methodologies, including AI-enhanced research approaches - Participate in internal trainings and actively develop new skills across platforms Required Qualifications: - Six months to two years of experience, either in a marketing/communications or agency/consulting setting. This can include internship or academic experience - Strong interest in data-driven storytelling and audience insights - Basic understanding of surveys, polling, or qualitative research methods, including familiarity with questionnaire design or interpreting results - Comfort working in Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn new research and analytics platforms - Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment - Curious, proactive, and eager to learn new skills Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with social listening or research software (e.g., Brandwatch, Talkwalker, Meltwater, Qualtrics, Survey Monkey, Forsta, Dynata etc.) is a plus but not required Required Skills: Data-driven storytelling, Qualitative research methods Important Skills: Microsoft Excel, Social listening software Nice-to-Have Skills: Curious Benefits: Professional development trainings hosted weekly in the Rational 360 office, A member of the digital team will be paired with each fellow to mentor and train them throughout the duration of the fellowship