Probolsky Research

Opinion Research Intern

Company Overview:

Probolsky Research is a market and opinion research company based in Newport Beach, California. We are woman and Latina-owned. We are non-partisan, independent researchers passionate about accuracy, data security, and using storytelling to make data usable.

We are seeking students interested in elections, government, public policy and statistics. Interns transitioning to full-time employment position is encouraged. Interns are paid. We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Dedicate a minimum of sixteen (16) hours per week to Probolsky Research (flexible scheduling)
  • Experience working with SPSS, STATA or other statistical software
  • An understanding of government, politics and public policy or statistics
  • Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
  • Interpersonal discretion
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Adobe Acrobat
  • Enjoy working in a small, quick-paced professional office environment

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Interns will have the opportunity to work on various projects, a sampling of which is below:

  • Analyze research results and create reports using Microsoft suite of software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Monitor media sources such as newspapers, blogs, radio, television
  • Monitor governmental agendas
  • Create, update and maintain databases of media, elected officials, government agencies and other key influential individuals and groups
  • Attend public hearings such as city council, special district and county board of supervisors’ meetings
  • Coordinate events
  • Write news releases, letters, reports, speeches, talking points and position papers
  • Attend/staff events
  • Answer office phones
  • Editing
  • Perform follow-up calls regarding events and meetings

Location:        3990 Westerly Place, Suite 185 Newport Beach CA 92660

INVITATION TO APPLY

Students who are interested in our paid internship should submit a resume and a cover letter explaining your background and interest in a position as well as at least one non-academic writing sample (example: blog or social media post, complaint letter) to: jobs@probolskyresearch.com – you can address all communications to company president, Adam Probolsky