Research Intern

Battery Global Advisors

Research Intern providing research support on political and economic issues for BowerGroupAsia. Ideal for those interested in China, Southeast Asia, or South Asia/India, focusing on various business sectors.

Posted 7/28/2026internshipRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research, analysis, writing, and editing skills, with a focus on producing high-quality materials for clients. Proficient in monitoring sector-specific developments and providing logistical support for events, particularly in relation to the Indo-Pacific region.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Research SupportWriting And Editing SkillsKnowledge Of China, Southeast Asia, Or South Asia/IndiaComputer Competence With Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookProfessional-Level English Language Skills

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Hard Skills

ResearchAnalysisWritingEditingData Inputting

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

WordExcelPowerPointOutlookWeb Browsing Tools

Industry Keywords

PoliticsEconomicsRegulatory PolicyInternational TradeStrategic CommunicationsBusiness IntelligenceFinanceEnergyInformation TechnologyHealthcare

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide research support for BGA regional teams and BGA field offices relating to politics, economics, regulatory policy, international trade, strategic communications and business intelligence.
Prepare and edit briefings, profiles, presentations, memos, research papers, BGA event handbooks and other materials for clients.
Aid in the development of country specific news updates for clients.
Monitor relevant news items for client updates on sector-specific developments.
Cover events relating to the Indo-Pacific region at think tanks, universities and other relevant institutions and provide summaries to BGA staff.
Provide logistical support for BGA events in Washington.
Support the work of the BGA research team and larger client services team as needed.
Assist with data inputting and other administrative tasks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong research, analysis, writing and editing skills.
Familiarity with the AP Stylebook will be a plus.
Computer competence with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and web browsing tools is required.
Knowledge of and/or experience with either China, Southeast Asia, or South Asia/India is required.
Specific knowledge in business areas such as finance, energy, information technology and electronics, transport and distribution, manufacturing, fast-moving consumer goods, agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and media is ideal.
Professional-level English language skills required; proficiency in other languages is a plus.
Both graduate students and undergraduate upperclassmen are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This internship opportunity will be paid at a rate of $20 an hour.
A commitment of up to 15 hours per week is requested.