INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Fall Intern- Research & Insights

CompanyFGS Global
LocationWashington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 31, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with qualitative and quantitative research projects, including focus groups, surveys, and social media listening. They are also responsible for tracking public polling trends, drafting a weekly newsletter, and creating public opinion presentations.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
139
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
**We are now FGS Global. Please follow our new channel in order to receive updates.** Finsbury Glover Hering is a leading global strategic communications and public affairs consultancy, helping clients navigate complex environments. Established through the merger of three of the world’s most respected advisory firms, Finsbury Glover Hering maintains a global network of almost 700 professionals in the world’s major financial, government, business and cultural centers. Finsbury Glover Hering helps boards, C-suites and other senior leaders at public and private companies, leading institutions and non-profits harness the power of communications to capture strategic opportunity and overcome critical business and reputational challenges. Built on strong local foundations forged through decades of experience, we are local experts with global reach. We are committed to obtaining the best outcomes for our clients through stakeholder engagement, strategic communications and advocacy.
About the Role

Our Washington, DC office, located a few blocks from the National Mall, is seeking highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented candidates for a part-time fall internship within our Research & Insights division. As an intern in our office, you will have the opportunity to work gain hands-on experience working alongside our teams of dedicated and talented communications professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

While intern tasks vary, a typical workload consists of short- and long-term research projects, including assisting with qualitative research such as focus groups and in-depth interviews, quantitative research such as online surveys, as well as digital research projects and social media listening. The intern is also tasked with keeping up to date on current public polling trends and topics, including writing a weekly polling newsletter that is sent throughout the firm, and assisting with public opinion PowerPoint decks that are published on the FGS Global website. In addition, the intern provides general assistance and note-taking on research projects as needed to the Insights team. 

REQUIREMENTS

  • An in-progress BA/BS in a related field, with a preference for third and fourth year students
  • Ability to devote 2-3 full office days to the internship
  • Research experience not required, but preferred
  • Strong analytic, writing, attention to detail and editing skills are required 
  • Problem-solver and strong communicator 
  • A demonstrated capacity for communication, teamwork and collegiality within a tight-knit team

FGS Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to United States federal law requirements, FGS Global complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Please note all applicants must have US work authorization and not require work visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Due to the volume of applications, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in FGS Global!

 

District of Columbia Salary Range
$21—$21 USD
Key Skills
Qualitative researchQuantitative researchFocus groupsIn-depth interviewsOnline surveysDigital researchSocial media listeningPublic pollingNewsletter writingPowerPointData analysisWritingEditingCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solving
Categories
Science & ResearchCreative & MediaConsultingData & AnalyticsGovernment & Public Sector