Public Affairs Intern - Summer 2026

About the Summer Internship:

Have you always been curious about what influences people and the decisions they make? Do you love good puzzle and working with data to solve it? If so, an internship at Ipsos provides a unique opportunity for anyone interested in a career in market research to work with a team of passionate problem-solvers dedicated to bringing research insights and compelling data to life.

What makes this role important at Ipsos?

We are looking to hire a Public Opinion Polling Intern with a curious mindset and aptitude for tackling subjects and tasks with open-ended outcomes. The candidate will be expected to do independent desk research, work with generative AI, maintain complex databases, and support our Public Affairs practice on producing high-quality, public-facing survey research. The taskings will involve a mix of independent work as well as working very closely with multiple team members with diverse skillsets to deliver research products and enhance internal processes.

A great candidate will be a self-starter with strong work ethic, strong data interpretation and writing skills, flexibility to adapt to shifting requirements, and an ability to work within high tempo conditions.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Identify relevant data and research sources

• Compile and clean data, and work with complex databases

• Integrate data into final client deliverables (e.g., annotated questionnaires, PowerPoint reports)

• Support the development and fact-checking of analytic reports, and have the opportunity to learn about presenting research findings

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Start Date: June 8, 2026

End Date: August 14, 2026 (subject to student schedules)

This might be the job for you if you have:

• Currently pursuing a BA or MA

• Experience conducting independent research, particularly on politics, current events, public opinion or media polling.

• Experience building databases

• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of open-source research methods to identify emerging trends and key issues

• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and as part of a team and to meet deadlines

• Experience working within diverse teams, including members with data science, software engineering, and/or geospatial analysis skillsets

• Excellent analysis, writing, and briefing skills

If you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you're applying to!

The hourly rate for this role is $20.00. Your final base rate will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

What's in it for you:

At Ipsos you'll experience opportunities for Career Development, a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we're making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit: Why Work at Ipsos | US

Commitment to Diversity

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee's individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos' diverse employees who compile and analyze this data-they are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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