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Market Research Intern

CompanyHuman8
LocationShanghai
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support client-facing research teams by assisting with project management, activity design, fieldwork moderation, and analysis/reporting, focusing on interpreting research findings and developing draft conclusions.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
601
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We're Human8, the human-driven consultancy, that connects brands with people and culture to drive positive change. Human8 is the coming-together of 10 game-changing agencies from around the world: InSites Consulting, Direction First, Columinate, eÿeka, Join the Dots, ABN Impact, Answer Global, Space Doctors, Gongos, and Happy Thinking People. We unite a creative, smart and ambitious group of +650 people across 23 locations under one vision: making brands more human by better understanding people and culture, empowering brands to take action, and enhancing the lives of the people they serve. For more information, please visit www.wearehuman8.com!
About the Role

Market Research Intern

Department: Client Teams

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Shanghai

Reporting To: Coco Chen



Description

Our Market Research Interns will be part of a cohort of several Interns, working to support our client-facing research teams. 
 
We are looking for people who are interested in helping global brands activate change, and explore the worlds of: consultancy, market research and insights. 
 
Over a 3 – 12-month period, our Market Research Interns will gain experience at carrying out a range of tasks that relate to being a research professional in the consultative Market Research and Insights industry, such as:  
 
  • Project management and organisation  
  • Qualitative research skills 
  • Quantitative research skills 
  • AI capabilities 
  • Developing impactful deliverables 


Key Responsibilities

Working closely with experienced colleagues you will get the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, including (but not limited to!): 

Project Management  
  • Assisting in the planning, setting up and management of online research projects 
  • Collaborating well with our Project Support Team 
  • Developing sufficient understanding of the research process at Human8 to manage a simple project(s) by the end of your internship 
 
Activity Design  
  • You attend activity design meetings and brainstorms, developing the skills to input into these effectively by the end of your internship 
 
Fieldwork  
  • Supporting with online text-based moderation for online discussions or diaries  
  • Gaining exposure to our survey management tools, and updating internal communicate internal colleagues on progress / challenges 
 
Analysis and Reporting (primary focus in this role) 
  • Improve your analysis skills, to support with the interpretation and reporting of research projects 
  • You can support with developing draft conclusions and recommendations 
  • Gaining reporting and visual communication skills by working on PowerPoint report deliverables 
  • Exploring external sources (e.g. Trends reports / industry news) to help add context to research findings and deliverables 
 
Presenting  
  • You grow experience by presenting internally (e.g. team meetings) 
  • Over time, you can attend client presentations / debriefs and where relevant, are able to answer questions relating to elements you have produced (with support from senior colleagues) 
 
Account Management  
  • You gain experience and exposure to clients by supporting more senior consultants with project related tasks and communications. 
  • You gain a level of understanding about account management 
 
Commercial Management 
  • You gain awareness of the commercial objectives and targets of your team. 
  • You gain awareness and understanding of the budgeting of projects and the key fundamentals relating to a successful project and business 


Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • A fundamental knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), though upskilling across these will be a key focus of the Internship 
  • Hardworking and determined to acquire new skills during the internship 
  • Reliable and a team player who is open to collaborating across teams or working individually 
  • A keen interest in consumer psychology, human behaviour, or marketing is a plus 
  • Proactive and ready to make a positive impact 
  • Fun to work with and keen to support others within your internship group 

Though we’re open to strong applications from a range of courses, our internship may be most relevant for those obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Marketing, or Market Research 

Key Skills
Project ManagementQualitative ResearchQuantitative ResearchAI CapabilitiesDeliverable DevelopmentOnline Research SetupActivity DesignFieldwork ModerationSurvey ManagementData AnalysisReportingVisual CommunicationClient PresentationsAccount Management SupportCommercial AwarenessMS Office Proficiency
Categories
MarketingScience & ResearchConsultingData & Analytics