Public Affairs Intern - Summer 2026

Ipsos•Washington, DC

3h•$20

About The Position

Have you always been curious about what influences people and the decisions they make? Do you love good puzzle and working with data to solve it? If so, an internship at Ipsos provides a unique opportunity for anyone interested in a career in market research to work with a team of passionate problem-solvers dedicated to bringing research insights and compelling data to life. What makes this role important at Ipsos? We are looking to hire a Public Opinion Polling Intern with a curious mindset and aptitude for tackling subjects and tasks with open-ended outcomes. The candidate will be expected to do independent desk research, work with generative AI, maintain complex databases, and support our Public Affairs practice on producing high-quality, public-facing survey research. The taskings will involve a mix of independent work as well as working very closely with multiple team members with diverse skillsets to deliver research products and enhance internal processes. A great candidate will be a self-starter with strong work ethic, strong data interpretation and writing skills, flexibility to adapt to shifting requirements, and an ability to work within high tempo conditions.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a BA or MA
Experience conducting independent research, particularly on politics, current events, public opinion or media polling.
Experience building databases
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of open-source research methods to identify emerging trends and key issues
Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and as part of a team and to meet deadlines
Experience working within diverse teams, including members with data science, software engineering, and/or geospatial analysis skillsets
Excellent analysis, writing, and briefing skills

Responsibilities

Identify relevant data and research sources
Compile and clean data, and work with complex databases
Integrate data into final client deliverables (e.g., annotated questionnaires, PowerPoint reports)
Support the development and fact-checking of analytic reports, and have the opportunity to learn about presenting research findings