Research Associate
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 applied artificial intelligence to better inform decisions on what people think and how they will act.
This full-time hybrid role is available in our Washington, DC, Chicago, IL or New York, NY offices. Our Summer 2026 Research Associate cohort will start on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Applications will be accepted through 6pm ET on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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!
The Role:
Morning Consult is looking to hire self-starting team players to join our Research Enablement (RE) Team. Those in this role must have an understanding of survey research and have experience bringing people together to make projects come to life.
In this role, you will contribute to executing creative, high-impact research projects that help clients leverage our technology and consumer data to answer their most critical business questions.
The Research Enablement Team at Morning Consult:
The Research Enablement Team is a cohort-based development program designed to cultivate the next generation of high-impact researchers within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Associates gain hands-on experience supporting distinctive, high-visibility research initiatives while working alongside some of the company’s top research, strategy and operations leaders.
This is a space for intellectually curious and detail-oriented self-starters who thrive under high expectations and value being surrounded by talented, driven peers. The bar is high — team members are expected to take ownership, operate with precision and consistently elevate the quality of their work. In return, they receive a comprehensive and structured development experience, including immersive onboarding, ongoing training, individualized coaching, and clear progression pathways that support long-term growth.
Positioned at the intersection of Morning Consult’s Research Solutions, Operations, Sales, AI Tooling and Client Strategy teams, the Research Enablement Team plays a critical role in delivering best-in-class custom research. The team helps drive value at scale through the thoughtful application of AI, automation and advanced tooling across the research project lifecycle, giving Associates exposure to how modern, technology-enabled research is executed at the highest level.
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 applied artificial intelligence to better inform decisions on what people think and how they will act.
This full-time hybrid role is available in our Washington, DC, Chicago, IL or New York, NY offices. Our Summer 2026 Research Associate cohort will start on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Applications will be accepted through 6pm ET on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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!
The Role:
Morning Consult is looking to hire self-starting team players to join our Research Enablement (RE) Team. Those in this role must have an understanding of survey research and have experience bringing people together to make projects come to life.
In this role, you will contribute to executing creative, high-impact research projects that help clients leverage our technology and consumer data to answer their most critical business questions.
The Research Enablement Team at Morning Consult:
The Research Enablement Team is a cohort-based development program designed to cultivate the next generation of high-impact researchers within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Associates gain hands-on experience supporting distinctive, high-visibility research initiatives while working alongside some of the company’s top research, strategy and operations leaders.
This is a space for intellectually curious and detail-oriented self-starters who thrive under high expectations and value being surrounded by talented, driven peers. The bar is high — team members are expected to take ownership, operate with precision and consistently elevate the quality of their work. In return, they receive a comprehensive and structured development experience, including immersive onboarding, ongoing training, individualized coaching, and clear progression pathways that support long-term growth.
Positioned at the intersection of Morning Consult’s Research Solutions, Operations, Sales, AI Tooling and Client Strategy teams, the Research Enablement Team plays a critical role in delivering best-in-class custom research. The team helps drive value at scale through the thoughtful application of AI, automation and advanced tooling across the research project lifecycle, giving Associates exposure to how modern, technology-enabled research is executed at the highest level.
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 annual base salary for this position is $66,000. 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.
