Digital Researcher (Market Research)

RONIN International (part of the Rippleffect Group) is an award-winning independent market research and consultancy company. Offering qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods market research worldwide, we are proud to be the research partner of many leading global brands. We operate globally, with headquarters in London and local offices in Lancaster, Hamburg, New York, Porto, and Hong Kong.Established in 2019 in London, the Digital Research department has been one of the most successful and rapidly growing departments at RONIN. The aim is to provide support for research fieldwork (i.e., the recruitment stage of market research data collection) by using cutting-edge digital methodologies. We cover all types of projects via digital approaches, with a focus on recruiting ‘Hard to Reach’ audiences - where the main targets are high-calibre professionals, senior management in large businesses, scientists and specialists in different areas, policy makers, KOLs, and other top-tier opinion leaders.The Digital Research department is a young and rapidly growing department, with a research team based in different locations, including the UK, EU, US, and Asia.Full training will be provided on digital methodologies.Core duties:Gain a full understanding of the needs and relevant profiles of each research project;Identify the most suitable digital approaches for each research project.Use various digital, social media, and desk research methods to identify suitable potential respondents for different projects.Recruit suitable participants for research.Maintain full records of work progress on each project;Report progress to Digital Supervisors and Digital Managers on assigned projects regularly.Ensure efficiency & effectiveness requirements are met on each project;Recognize potential barriers at the early stage of projects and suggest methodologies & changes to make the projects feasible;Maintain good communication and relationships with research participants.Learn how best to approach potential survey participants, present a clear reason for participation, and how to take part.Conduct telephone or online calls during the screening process if needed;Adhere to RONIN's market research quality procedures.

Qualifications

Essential skills needed for the role:Logical and creative thinking skills;Always having an open mind and being keen to explore new solutions and new tools;High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail;Confidence in communicating with respondents in different countries and from different backgrounds;Ability to keep work well-organised;Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines;Ability to produce quality work independently;Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously;Effective prioritisation of tasks and personal time management;Willingness to reply to emails / social media messages outside standard working hours, if necessary, to cope with international respondents’ time zones;Hold undergraduate degrees (bachelor's degrees) or postgraduate degrees, ideally a good honours degree or equivalent;The successful candidate must have permission to work in Hong Kong by the start of their employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Language Skills:Required: Written & spoken English language skills (fluent or Native)Preferred: Having another language skill (apart from English) at a fluent or native level would be preferredSeniority: 1+ years of experience in market research or a related field preferred.Location Details:Researchers are expected to work on-site in the RONIN Hong Kong office (K11 ATELIER King's Road).