TL;DR
Research Executive (Data x Intelligence): Supporting the delivery of research, analytics, and consultancy projects with an accent on project management and data processing. Focus on executing research initiatives, managing client proposals, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
Location: Must be based in Shanghai, China
Company
Edelman is the world’s largest independent communications marketing firm, dedicated to building trust and driving action through bold storytelling.
What you will do
- Collaborate with senior team members to manage daily client needs, including pitches and proposals.
- Handle end-to-end project execution and management.
- Deliver research, analytics, and consultancy projects under senior guidance.
- Engage in cross-office and cross-departmental communications to ensure project alignment.
- Utilize secondary and quantitative research methods to support client insights.
Requirements
- Minimum 1+ years of professional experience in research, consultancy, or communications.
- Excellent proficiency in both Chinese and English (spoken and written).
- Proactive, detail-oriented project management attitude.
- Strong interpersonal skills for cross-team and cross-office collaboration.
- Ability to work independently as a self-motivated individual.
Nice to have
- Experience in professional agency settings.
- Familiarity with quantitative research techniques and data processing.
- Experience with desktop/monitoring research.
Culture & Benefits
- Global, independent, and family-run business environment.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
- Focus on continuous learning and professional growth within the communications industry.
- Culture grounded in values of excellence, curiosity, and positive social impact.