Marketing Research Specialist Jobs

Marketing Research Specialist jobs are open across consumer goods, healthcare, financial services, technology, and marketing agencies, from entry-level analyst to senior and principal researcher, with specializations in quantitative analysis, consumer insights, and competitive intelligence. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles12
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerMeta
Top cityMenlo Park, CA
Work type100% Hybrid
Top credentialMaster of Arts

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Specialist III-IC Marketing Research
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Specialist III-IC Marketing Research
BMO Financial Group
Chicago, Illinois
Brand Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
$75k - $160k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Marketing Research Specialist
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Marketing Research Specialist
Itransition
Georgia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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Marketing Insights Researcher
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Marketing Insights Researcher
Meta
Menlo Park, California
Brand Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$138k - $188k/yr
10,000+

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Marketing Insights Researcher
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Marketing Insights Researcher
Meta
San Francisco, California
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
$138k - $188k/yr
10,000+

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Marketing Insights Researcher
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Marketing Insights Researcher
Meta
New York, New York
Brand Marketing
Creative & Design
Marketing
$138k - $188k/yr
10,000+

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Marketing Research Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Meta9 open roles
Itransition1 open role
Oscar Health1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in marketing research specialist jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, statistics, psychology, or a related quantitative field
  • Proficiency in survey design and quantitative research methodologies such as regression and segmentation
  • Experience with research platforms including Qualtrics, SPSS, or SAS
  • Ability to synthesize data into clear written reports and executive-level presentations
  • Familiarity with syndicated data sources such as Nielsen, Kantar, or similar panel providers
  • Two or more years of hands-on primary or secondary market research experience

Tips for Your Marketing Research Specialist Job Search

Tailor your resume to research methodology

Hiring managers scan for specific methods you've used: conjoint analysis, MaxDiff, regression modeling, or ethnographic research. Name the methodology, the tool you used to run it, and the business decision it informed, so your resume reads like a project portfolio, not a task list.

Show tools and software by name

Listings for marketing research specialists almost always list SPSS, SAS, Qualtrics, or similar tools as requirements. Put a dedicated skills section near the top of your resume that calls out your proficiency level for each platform, so your application clears automated screening before a human reads it.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists marketing research specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by research function not title

Many specialist roles are posted under titles like consumer insights analyst, market intelligence analyst, or voice-of-customer researcher. Search for the function you want, such as primary research or syndicated data, to surface relevant openings that your direct title search would miss.

Prepare a sample deliverable for interviews

Bring a one-page research brief or a cleaned-up topline report from a past project. Interviewers for research roles test whether you can translate data into a recommendation, not just describe your process, so a concrete example gives you a stronger answer to any case-style question.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary

Before accepting an offer, ask how research requests are prioritized, who owns the final recommendation, and whether the team uses primary research, secondary sources, or both. Those answers tell you whether you'll do real research work or mostly pull syndicated reports, which matters far more than the exact starting figure.

Marketing Research Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most marketing research specialists?

The companies hiring the most marketing research specialists right now include Meta, Itransition, and Oscar Health, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer goods companies, healthcare systems, and marketing agencies consistently make up the largest share of postings for this role.

How many marketing research specialist jobs are remote?

About 100% of marketing research specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the data-centric nature of the work. Roles focused on quantitative analysis, survey programming, and secondary research tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions that involve in-person focus groups or stakeholder workshops are more likely to require on-site presence.

How do you become a marketing research specialist?

Start with a degree in marketing, statistics, psychology, or business, then build hands-on experience with survey design and data analysis tools such as Qualtrics or SPSS. Seek out internships or entry-level analyst roles where you run end-to-end research projects. Build a portfolio of deliverables that shows how your research shaped a real business decision, and develop your ability to present findings clearly to non-technical audiences.

Can you get a marketing research specialist job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level marketing research specialist roles exist and often prioritize demonstrated analytical ability over years of experience. Candidates with strong coursework in research methods, proficiency in at least one analysis platform, and a capstone project or internship sample can compete effectively. Focus your applications on companies with formal research teams that have structured onboarding, as they are more likely to invest in developing early-career researchers.

What does the marketing research specialist interview process look like?

Most processes involve an initial screening call focused on your research background, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past project in detail. Many employers add a take-home case or a presentation round where you analyze a provided data set and present findings. Final rounds typically include a panel with both research team members and cross-functional stakeholders such as product or brand managers.

Where can I find and apply to marketing research specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to marketing research specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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