A guide to international polling companies

Ipsos

  • Overview: Ipsos is one of the largest polling and market research companies in the world. It conducts a variety of surveys ranging from political polling to consumer behaviour and social research.
  • Key Areas of Focus: Public Opinion, Social Research, Market Research, Media Measurement, and Political Polling.
  • Global Presence: Ipsos operates in over 90 countries.Job Opportunities:
    • Positions Available: Data Analyst, Survey Programmer, Research Manager, Political Analyst, Research Assistant.
    • How to Apply: Visit Ipsos Careers to browse job openings. LinkedIn also has frequent updates on new roles at Ipsos.

Gallup

  • Overview: Gallup is a leading American-based polling company renowned for its public opinion research and surveys, including political polling, social trends, and economic issues.
  • Key Areas of Focus: Gallup Polls, Public Opinion, Employee Engagement, Market Research.
  • Global Presence: Gallup has an extensive global network, particularly known for its research on the U.S. but also covers other parts of the world.Job Opportunities:
    • Positions Available: Research Analyst, Data Scientist, Survey Director, Senior Analyst.
    • How to Apply: Visit Gallup Careers to find available positions.

YouGov

  • Overview: A British-based international polling and data analytics company. It focuses on gathering public opinion on various topics, including politics, business, and technology.
  • Key Areas of Focus: Political Polling, Market Research, Consumer Insights.
  • Global Presence: YouGov has offices in several countries, including the UK, US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.Job Opportunities:
    • Positions Available: Data Scientist, Research Analyst, Political Analyst, Market Research Consultant.
    • How to Apply: Visit YouGov Careers to apply for roles in different regions. LinkedIn also features YouGov job postings.

Pew Research Centre

  • Overview: A US-based think tank that conducts studies on public opinion, social issues, demographics, and political trends across the globe.
  • Key Areas of Focus: Political Polling, Public Opinion, Social Research, Global Trends, Media Research.
  • Global Presence: Pew conducts research globally and is known for its in-depth analysis of social issues.Job Opportunities:
    • Positions Available: Research Associate, Survey Researcher, Political Analyst, Data Scientist.
    • How to Apply: Visit Pew Research Careers for job listings.

Kantar Public

  • Overview: Kantar Public is part of the Kantar Group, one of the world’s largest data analytics firms, and specializes in public opinion, policy research, and social impact studies.
  • Key Areas of Focus: Political Polling, Social Research, Public Affairs, Media, and Public Policy.
  • Global Presence: Kantar has offices around the world, including Europe, the Americas, and Asia.Job Opportunities:
    • Positions Available: Research Executive, Political Researcher, Data Analyst, Survey Manager.
    • How to Apply: Check Kantar Careers for job openings.

MORI (Market & Opinion Research International)

  • Overview: Now part of Ipsos, MORI was a significant player in the UK polling landscape, conducting extensive political polling and public opinion research.
  • Key Areas of Focus: Political Polling, Public Opinion, Consumer Research.
  • Global Presence: Primarily operates in the UK and Europe, now under Ipsos.Job Opportunities:
    • Positions Available: Research Manager, Data Analyst, Survey Designer, Public Opinion Analyst.
    • How to Apply: Visit Ipsos’s careers page.

Nielsen

  • Overview: While primarily known for market research, Nielsen also conducts public opinion and political research through its Nielsen Opinion Research division.
  • Key Areas of Focus: Political Polling, Consumer Behaviour, Media Measurement.
  • Global Presence: Nielsen operates in over 100 countries.Job Opportunities:
    • Positions Available: Data Scientist, Research Analyst, Political Polling Consultant.
    • How to Apply: Visit Nielsen Careers for job listings.
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