Research Associate preparing financial models and supporting Senior Analysts in equity research tasks. Contributing to data - driven investment recommendations while working in a respected research team based in Newport Beach.
About the role
- Junior Data Scientist/Research Analyst Intern at Lightcast, performing quantitative research on labor market issues and supporting marketing initiatives through data insights.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and validate labor market and workforce data to identify emerging trends and skill needs.
- Develop clear, engaging data visualizations that translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Support marketing and communications efforts by preparing data-driven content for reports, blogs, and media outreach.
- Execute and refine data queries using Lightcast’s proprietary database and other public data sources; ensure data quality and accuracy.
- Contribute to client-facing research projects in sectors such as higher education, workforce development, and human capital management.
- Write concise, insightful summaries of research findings for both internal and external audiences.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Prior internship or co-op experience in research, analytics, consulting, or marketing preferred.
- Skilled in data manipulation and analysis using tools such as SQL, R, or Python.
- Experience building data visualizations in Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint, or R.
- Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex findings into clear, accessible insights.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious — with an interest in connecting data insights to marketing and storytelling.
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