Research Analyst Intern - Edelman DxI (Jan to Jun 2026)

Edelman Data & Intelligence (DXI) is a global, multidisciplinary research, analytics and data consultancy with a distinctly human mission.

We use data and intelligence to help businesses and organizations build trusting relationships with people: making communications more authentic, engagement more exciting and connections more meaningful.

DXI brings together and integrates the necessary people-based PR, communications, social, research and exogenous data, as well as the technology infrastructure to create, collect, store and manage first-party data and identity resolution. DXI is comprised of over 350 research specialists, business scientists, data engineers, behavioral and machine-learning experts, and data strategy consultants based in 15 markets around the world.

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Edelman DXI Human Intelligence is looking for a curious, self-motivated, and eager-to-learn team player to join our internship program. This is a hands-on opportunity to build foundational skills in research, data analysis, and AI-powered insights — all within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

If you’re excited by the future of research, blending traditional rigour with next-gen tools, and want to see how data and intelligence shape strategic communications, we want to hear from you.

About EdelmanNEXT

EdelmanNEXT is our enriched internship program designed to provide real-world experience, training, and mentorship. You’ll be empowered with the skills and exposure to kickstart a career in research, communications, or marketing analytics.

This full-time, 6-month internship (Jan to Jun 2026) includes a well-rounded curriculum where you will:

- Gain exposure to integrated communications and how insights drive brand value.

- Learn how to conduct research using both traditional and AI-enabled methods.

- Contribute to editorial and creative content development.

- Understand how data, dashboards, and automation power modern storytelling.

- Participate in client events and cross-functional collaboration.

- Receive mentorship from experienced researchers and strategists.

- Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.