Job Description
GALE is the world’s first and only Business Agency. We bring business strategy to brand storytelling to drive enterprise value. With expertise in strategy, media, CRM, creative, performance marketing, and technology, GALE creates integrated marketing systems and campaigns that grow businesses in significant ways. Founded in 2014, the agency has since been named AdAge’s Business Transformation Agency of the Year and Adweek’s U.S. Media Agency of the Year and has been recognized for its innovative creative at the Cannes Lions.
We work with brands such as Delta, Uber, Starbucks, Chili’s, Hard Rock, MilkPEP, Diageo, Cotton, IHG and more. If you’re driven by a passion to build something great, a desire to innovate, and a commitment to achieve excellence in your craft, GALE is a great place for you!
GALE has eight offices around the world, including New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, Austin, Denver, Kansas City, London, and Bengaluru. GALE embraces a hybrid, flexible workplace
YOUR IMPACT
The GALE Development Program is a one-year hands-on program that will set you upon the path of a career in Research and Data Products. You will learn how to translate business questions into research design, uncover consumer truths through data, and transform findings into actionable recommendations. You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-leading research platforms and methodologies while working alongside experienced researchers on real client projects for major brands.
This program will start on June 2nd, 2026.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
- The one year program is split into two phases: the learning phase and the mentorship phase.
- During the learning phase, you will focus on learning the fundamentals of market research fundamentals, including survey design and scripting, quantitative and qualitative research platforms (such as Alchemer and UserTesting.com), syndicated research tools (like MRI Simmons and GWI), various research methodologies (from creative testing to pricing strategy), data cleaning and visualization, and presentation skills. The learning phase culminates with a capstone project which will test your skills and knowledge and highlight your areas of strength and improvement.
- The learning phase culminates with a capstone project which will test your skills and knowledge and highlight your areas of strength and improvement.
- Upon completion of the learning phase, you will be paired with a mentor and work on client work for the remainder of the year to hone your skills inMarket Research & Consumer Insights.
- At the end of the Development Program, there may be an opportunity to pursue a role in your chosen domain, based on performance and business needs.
WHO YOU ARE
- Proactive, self-starter mentalityCurious and creative mindset.
- Highly collaborative, passionate, and dedicated to your own development.
- Take initiative, ownership and accountability.
- Excited to learn how the organization functions and develop new skills.
- Passionate about contributing to GALE’s continued growth.
- Passionate about advertising, creative, technology, and/or digital marketing space.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
- Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.A love for working with clients, understanding brands and developing long lasting relationships.
- Strong analytical and communication skills: You’re comfortable working with data in Excel or Google Sheets (including formulas, pivot tables, and chart creation), and you can translate numbers into clear, compelling written narratives. You have a natural curiosity about why people make the choices they do, and you’re excited to use research to uncover consumer motivations and behaviors.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
First 3 months - Learning
Gain proficiency in essential research platforms, including our survey programming tool (Alchemer), qualitative research platform (UserTesting.com), and syndicated data sources (MRI Simmons, GWI)
Learn the fundamentals of survey design, questionnaire scripting, and quality assurance processes
Explore various research methodologies and when to apply them—from concept testing and brand tracking to pricing strategy and customer journey mapping
Develop key analytical skills including data cleaning, Excel-based analysis, data visualization best practices, and presentation storytelling
Shadow senior researchers to understand how insights are translated into strategic recommendations
Complete a capstone project that demonstrates your research skills and readiness for client work
Final 9 months - Mentorship
Work with your mentor and collaborate with the creative team to carry out dynamic client projects.
Build on your knowledge and skills across design, creative, and story.
Support the creative team on relevant workstreams – from design tasks to contributing ideas.
Monitor and flag social trends, and make recommendations on how to incorporate them into client work.
Learn new technologies and platforms, incorporating them to serve our client’s needs.
Manage competing priorities, deliverables, and timelines to exceed client expectations.
Create content in the style and voice of the clients
WHAT TO SUBMIT
Your resume (PDF or Word Doc).
A short video cover letter (MAX 2 minutes) where you tell us: Why you are interested in the program, what makes you a good fit for the program and the strategy team, and Why GALE
Keep it simple. It doesn’t need to be fancy. Your phone or laptop camera is perfect.
Be yourself. We want to see your personality and hear your answers, not a polished commercial.
Feel free to get creative. If you want to be on camera, front and center, great! If you’d prefer to be behind the scenes (e.g., narrating a video), that’s also great!
Get creative through storytelling, visuals, music, or any format that feels authentic to you.
These videos will be used for internal review purposes only and will not be distributed or shared externally.
Accessibility: GALE is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. If a video submission is not accessible for you or there are barriers to you submitting in this manner, please reach out to Jessica Wu, on the Talent Acquisition Team. We’re happy to support you.
HOW TO UPLOAD & SUBMIT YOUR VIDEOS
- Upload Your Video to Google Drive - use a professional and clear file name
- Adjust Sharing Settings (Very Important!) - Make sure you change access to “anyone with link can view”. If access is restricted, we will not be able to review your submission.
- You may submit your Google Drive link under the “Links” section (Website or Portfolio field), OR In the “Additional Information” box. Either option is acceptable — just ensure the link is accessible.
$58,000 - $58,000 a year
In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target compensation for this role is $58,000 CAD per year. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, qualifications, job performance, level of experience, location, and business needs. For more information on other benefits we offer, please visit https://www.gale.agency/careers.
AI Disclosure: As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make the final decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.
Note: Hybrid work in office is an essential function of the job.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We believe in inclusivity and do our best work when people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skills are brought together. Our Core Values are at the root of GALE’s collaborative environment and help to foster a strong community. Our Code of Conduct, Human Resources policies, and executive investment in inclusion further support and protect GALE’s inclusive workplace. GALE is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Our Hiring Process
We want you to be just as discerning in making your next career move as we are finding great talent to join our team. Our interview process will allow you to meet a range of people from various disciplines and domains both virtually and in person. Please discuss with our recruiters if you require any accommodations throughout the process to help enable a smooth interview.
