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Do you have an interest in media, marketing and understanding changing behaviours and consumer decision making? Mindshare is offering the opportunity for someone to complete their sandwich placement year within the Research and Insights team. We are looking for someone who is curious, intuitive and keeps their finger on the pulse of ever-changing cultural trends.
A team of 10 research specialists, we’re a collaborative group that works across all Mindshare’s clients. We focus on understanding brands’ business needs, their audiences, and the industry they operate in. Working with different members of the team, you’ll be helping solve the tough questions on our clients’ minds – Who are our consumers? Why aren’t Gen Z engaging with our brands?
You will gain experience with the latest media research tools and speak to people first hand to investigate what influences their behaviours and how this impacts their purchase journey. You will develop a wide range of research techniques from identifying the latest cultural trends using desk research, to creating bespoke quant/qual projects (surveys, interviews, focus groups), and understanding people’s online activities (TikTok, Twitter, Reddit, Pinterest, Google Search).
A day in the life
A day in the life in the Insights team is ever-changing. You’ll work with data from a variety of sources to build audience profiles and extract key data to create a story. Also, Excel and PowerPoint skills will come to good use on a variety of projects for clients, such as Volvo, Unilever and TK Maxx.
3 best things about the job
- Fun, challenging, and engaging work
- Friendly and creative team with forward-thinking ideas
- Central London office with rooftop views and regular team socials
Testimonial
Testimonial: “Working as an Intern at Mindshare has given me great insights into the media industry. With the range of talks, conferences, and events that Mindshare both hosts and attends, there is always an opportunity to learn something new. As a member of the Research and Insights team, I have learnt about various research methods used within the agency and gained experience applying these skills across a range of platforms. I am now more confident in gathering relevant data to understand audiences and converting it into a digestible story. The culture at Mindshare is very inspiring and truly wellbeing focused!” – Beth, Research & Insights Intern 2022-23
What we’re looking for in you
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who likes to question the world around them. These are some of the key skills we look for:
- Curious and a problem-solver with an eye for detail
- Confident and accurate with data
- Ability to curate a story from data – explain complex findings in a simple and logical manner
- Be able to work as part of a team and independently as you’ll be responsible for regular reporting that goes directly to clients
- We actively welcome different degrees, backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking. An interest in research and human behaviour is vital
What we can offer you
- A strong salary commensurate and in-line with relevant experience
- 25 days annual leave and your birthday day off
- Ongoing internal and external training opportunities
- Flexible working
- The opportunity to attend industry conferences and awards nights
- Career and personal progression
- Private Healthcare
- Excellent pension matching structure
About Mindshare
Mindshare is a leading global marketing and media services network with billings in excess of £23billion worldwide. We work with some of the most famous businesses and brands in the UK – such as Unilever, Ford, KFC, Nike, Marks & Spencer and TK Maxx. The Mindshare network consists of 116 offices across 86 countries throughout the USA, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific; each dedicated to forging competitive marketing advantage for businesses and their brands.
