Market Research Intern

Human8 Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Hybrid Shanghai Internship Junior Market Research

Entry-level Market Research role at Human8. Shanghai · internship.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You’ll help plan, launch, and manage online research projects
You’ll join design sessions and build activities for research studies
You’ll moderate text-based discussions, support surveys, and track project updates
You’ll interpret findings, shape recommendations, and build PowerPoint reports
You’ll present your work internally and assist with client and account communications

What you bring

You’ll have working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
You’ll be determined to develop new research and consulting skills
You’ll work reliably with teams and independently when needed
You’ll bring initiative and a willingness to support your intern group

Who this fits

You’ll fit this Shanghai-based hybrid internship if you want practical exposure to consultancy, market research, and insights work. The internship runs for three to twelve months in a cohort setting, with analysis and reporting as the main focus. A bachelor’s degree in psychology, marketing, or market research may be especially relevant, and an interest in consumer psychology, human behavior, or marketing is useful

From the employer

Our Market Research Interns will be part of a cohort of several Interns, working to support our client-facing research teams. We are looking for people who are interested in helping global brands activate change, and explore the worlds of: consultancy, market research and insights. Over a 3 – 12-month period, our Market Research Interns will gain experience at carrying out a range of tasks that relate to being a research professional in the consultative Market Research and Insights industry, such as:

Project management and organisation
Qualitative research skills
Quantitative research skills
AI capabilities
Developing impactful deliverables

Working closely with experienced colleagues you will get the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, including (but not limited to!):

Project Management

Assisting in the planning, setting up and management of online research projects
Collaborating well with our Project Support Team
Developing sufficient understanding of the research process at Human8 to manage a simple project(s) by the end of your internship

Activity Design

You attend activity design meetings and brainstorms, developing the skills to input into these effectively by the end of your internship

Fieldwork

Supporting with online text-based moderation for online discussions or diaries
Gaining exposure to our survey management tools, and updating internal communicate internal colleagues on progress / challenges

Analysis and Reporting (primary focus in this role)

Improve your analysis skills, to support with the interpretation and reporting of research projects
You can support with developing draft conclusions and recommendations
Gaining reporting and visual communication skills by working on PowerPoint report deliverables
Exploring external sources (e.g. Trends reports / industry news) to help add context to research findings and deliverables

Presenting

You grow experience by presenting internally (e.g. team meetings)
Over time, you can attend client presentations / debriefs and where relevant, are able to answer questions relating to elements you have produced (with support from senior colleagues)

Account Management

You gain experience and exposure to clients by supporting more senior consultants with project related tasks and communications.
You gain a level of understanding about account management

Commercial Management

You gain awareness of the commercial objectives and targets of your team.
You gain awareness and understanding of the budgeting of projects and the key fundamentals relating to a successful project and business

A fundamental knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), though upskilling across these will be a key focus of the Internship
Hardworking and determined to acquire new skills during the internship
Reliable and a team player who is open to collaborating across teams or working individually
A keen interest in consumer psychology, human behaviour, or marketing is a plus
Proactive and ready to make a positive impact
Fun to work with and keen to support others within your internship group

Though we’re open to strong applications from a range of courses, our internship may be most relevant for those obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Marketing, or Market Research