Research Analyst jobs in the United States

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At Spotlight, it’s our mission to create and sustain successful analyst relations (AR) programs for our clients, and Spotlight’s Research & Intelligence (R&I) team plays a key role in synthesizing the information we need to fuel that success. The team spends time following technology markets and creating contextual analyses of trends therein. As a Research intern, you will be working closely with the R&I team to help synthesize industry research across various industries and subject matters. 

To be successful as an intern, you should be willing to help with any tasks assigned by a supervisor. Your work will be focused in a specific department where you will get a chance to immerse yourself in a specialty and gain transferable skills. You will receive a basic understanding of analyst relations and be involved in a few cross-team collaboration projects for an even broader view of the impact on Spotlight’s work. 

Following the completion of the program and evaluated performance, interns may have the opportunity to continue part-time or full-time employment.

Intern Responsibilities:

• Create informational materials for employees and clients 
• Document, catalog, and maintain information resources
• Data quality review
• Reading and summarizing industry research
• Performing independent research for given projects 

Additional Intern Activities:

• Fulfill tasks set out by supervisors from several departments
• Assist in community outreach efforts
• Attend company events and expand your professional network 

Intern Requirements: 

• Research experience or education preferred
• Preference given to candidates who will graduate in December 2025 and May 2026
• Must be Kansas City-based
• Available to work approximately 40 hours/week from May 27, 2025 to August 8, 2025
• Eager to learn and work with various departments in the company

Desired Skills, Attributes & Experience:

• An upbeat, fun, and engaging attitude
• Excellent communication skills and style, and ability to work with many different audiences
• Fundamental writing, research, and critical-thinking skills
• Time management abilities to coordinate different deadlines across projects
• Works well and collaborates with teammates
• Should have a strong interest in the digital tech space but can come from a variety of different backgrounds including corporate communications, business, public relations, and/or marketing

Benefits:

• Practical experience with current marketing and advertising techniques
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with successful professionals
• Opportunity to participate in networking events and company meetings
• Fully paid internship

Spotlight is an engaging, innovative, rapidly growing firm based in the Crossroads, and a six-time recipient of KC Business Journal’s Best Place to Work award. Learn more about us at spotlightar.com.

Spotlight is an equal opportunity employer.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.