Research Assistant, Online Publication
Location: US, CA, El Segundo
Department: Content
Company profile: ConsumerTrack is a technology-centric internet marketing company built on a culture of excellence. We are the preferred digital advertiser for premium financial brands such as American Express, Discover, Allstate and Equifax. Through our 1600+ websites, we set the vision and the strategy for our clients to reach and connect with their target audience.At ConsumerTrack, we pride ourselves in having a team that exudes leadership, high initiative, creativity, and passion. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to maximize your job performance and satisfaction with a company that is constantly growing.We are committed to recruit, retain, and promote employees with a diversity of backgrounds and life experiences. We believe such diversity fosters growth and innovation, ensuring we remain an industry leader.We’re currently looking for energetic, driven and entrepreneurial trendsetters for all areas of the #URL_2a5cb7925ac0d5929dbe762cfc72b186318a2597921e82d05639bbb5978f8089# you’re looking to advance your career and become a part of our team, we invite you to apply for our open positions.
Description: Do you love telling stories with numbers? Do you spend more time than you’d care to admit browsing Huffington Post, Yahoo, and MSN articles? ConsumerTrack has an opportunity to see your work featured and quoted on these and other premier finance websites like Forbes, Business Insider, CBS News.ConsumerTrack is a digital marketing company seeking a naturally curious and talented researcher to support its primary research initiatives. This role will work closely with the #URL_ca89aed5d756e283214463cbeb2e26e91a8da36ed86604674c086f210b9aaae1# editorial team in providing compelling and edifying personal finance information that the world wants to know and share. Your work will arm our writers with the knowledge and smarts they need to produce creative, concise, persuasive, and attention grabbing articles. We’re looking for someone passionate about designing studies, interpreting data, and creating stunning visuals to support the company’s digital content creation.Responsibilities:Work on a wide-range of research studies and analyses, including gaining background knowledge, conducting various kinds of research and preparing summary reportsOwnership of survey-based projects including questionnaire design and data analysisAbility to create slides/graphs/charts and other visuals that convey key research findings in compelling waysMonitor and become expert in personal finance and consumer banking newsFollow trends in personal finance and consumer banking news
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree from top universityStrong research skills, including the ability to quickly grasp data and its implicationsThe ability to translate data, information and numbers into narrative for a lay audienceThe ability to operate independently, be a self-starter, show initiative and develop ideas for studiesAvid consumer of online information, web savvy, and able to navigate a websiteMust be able to work in teams, on long-term projects, and be able to write short-turnaround commentaries and analysisMust be organized, dependable and take “ownership” of his or her work projectsMust have a solid understanding of ExcelThe ability to stay on top of projects and pitch in as needed on other projectsFacility with data, understanding audience numbers, economic data, reading survey data, and more
Benefits: Competitive salary with excellent growth opportunityWe will invest in you!Excellent medical, dental and vision plansPaid vacation, holidays, and sick days401k- We contribute 3% of employee’s salary!Free Gym Membership for elite Spectrum ClubsMonthly complimentary catered breakfast/lunchesMonthly employee outings (ex. Bowling, Paintball, Bonfire, etc.)We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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