Are you curious about how public opinion shapes brands Do you enjoy decoding headlines connecting dots and transforming noisy data into strategic signals At Edelman Data & Intelligence (DXI) were looking for a Secondary Research Executive who can bring rigor speed and storytelling to media insight. DXI is Edelmans global multidisciplinary research analytics and data consultancy with 350 experts across 15 markets. We help businesses build trusted relationships with people by turning media social and digital signals into compelling insight narratives. Our projects span global brand reputation tracking executive risk monitoring and campaign measurement across industries like tech healthcare sustainability and policy. Were looking for someone whos not only news-obsessed but also fluent in Boolean logic multilingual media search (Google Baidu) and fast-turn executive summaries. If youre eager to grow within a collaborative insights-driven team we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Build and refine Boolean search queries across global and regional media monitoring platforms (e.g. Meltwater Factiva Baidu).
Conduct advanced online searches to source and surface niche commentary in English and Chinese.
Monitor and summarize traditional digital and social media in real-time across topics industries and regions.
Write concise insight-driven summaries and daily alerts for C-suite and senior communicators.
Apply tone and sentiment judgment to media articles with accuracy and consistency.
QA monitoring logs and summaries for formatting tagging and accuracy errors.
Clean and structure media data in Excel (e.g. deduplication normalization missing metadata handling).
Create visual outputs such as charts (e.g. volume over time share of voice) using Excel or Google Slides.
Identify key trends and reputational risks or opportunities based on volume tone and influencer presence.
Collaborate with Research Managers and Analysts to align monitoring insights with strategic narratives
The Ideal Profile
1 years of experience in media monitoring research PR analytics or communications intelligence.
BA/BS in Communications Journalism Political Science Data Analytics or a related field.
Strong Boolean logic and search operator proficiency across monitoring tools.
Native or professional proficiency in English.
Familiarity with APAC media and digital ecosystems.
Comfortable summarizing quickly and accurately for high-stakes audiences.
Strong data hygiene and Excel skills (filters pivot tables conditional formatting).
Experience or interest in creating basic visualizations (e.g. column charts line graphs).
Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail.
Proactive collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced client-facing environment.
What Youll Gain
The opportunity to work at the front lines of media trends public opinion and crisis communications.
Development in insight writing QA excellence and measurement frameworks.
Mentorship from Edelman DXIs regional and global experts.
A diverse and inclusive team that values curiosity precision and strategic storytelling.
About Us
We are a method-neutral consultancy We use quantitative and qualitative research secondary research and media analysis social-listening and digital and business analytics to solve the issues facing our clients.
We think fast & slow We combine the need for real time insights and decision-making with an ability to take a step back to analyze trends audience perspectives innovation and intelligence.
We value diversity Our team is made up of practitioners from different culture origins and academic backgrounds with varying professional experience and technical expertise.
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