Market Research Intern-to-hire – Gaming & Technology Insights (Mandarin)

Interpret • Los Angeles, CA

10d

About The Position

Interpret is seeking a Mandarin-fluent intern to support consumer market research and consulting projects involving gaming, technology, media, and entertainment. The role offers broad experience at a consumer insights agency focused on traditional and new media in domestic and international markets. The internship requires a minimum three-month commitment and may lead to a full-time offer or an internship extension. The intern may be expected to report to the Culver City office when needed, and Interpret will provide necessary training.

The position is suited to a recent graduate or someone currently pursuing a social science research degree who is interested in market research, digital media, gaming, and technology. The intern will work with analysts to prepare quality, client-ready deliverables and contribute analytical thinking, data storytelling, and client service in a collaborative, dynamic environment. Prior experience or coursework in market research and media or entertainment is a plus.

Requirements

• Fluency in Mandarin.
• Zero to one year of supplier-side marketing research experience.
• A relevant degree in business administration, market research, sociology, psychology, or anthropology.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in market research and gaming or media.
• Analytical ability to understand and translate research results into relevant, compelling stories.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to proof questionnaires, survey programming logic, data tables, and reports.
• Team-oriented approach and interest in growing with other team members.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Academic research projects, capstone work, thesis, or research practice should be listed on the resume.
• Commitment to at least three months.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience or coursework in market research and media or entertainment.
• Proficiency in SPSS.
• Personal passion for gaming, technology, and entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of quantitative and qualitative research, including vendor management, desktop research, study design, questionnaire and discussion guide development, fieldwork and recruiting, tabulation, data analysis, and report generation.
• Follow quality-control processes throughout the research process, including survey programming logic, data tables, qualitative participant rescreening, and reports.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and help write cogent, data-backed stories.
• Help ensure deliverables are accurate and client-ready.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern