About the Role
What You’ll Do
Conduct user research using both qualitative and quantitative methods (e.g., user interviews, surveys, usability testing).
Analyze and synthesize research findings into actionable insights that help inform product development.
Assist in creating user personas, journey maps, and wireframes to communicate research findings.
Collaborate with product designers, developers, and product managers to integrate user feedback into the product development process.
Help conduct competitive analysis and identify opportunities for improving the user experience.
Assist in preparing and presenting research reports to stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Sociology, Design, or a related field.
Basic understanding of UX principles and user-centered design.
Familiarity with user research methodologies, such as user interviews, surveys, usability testing, or contextual inquiry.
Experience with research tools such as Google Forms, Lookback, Maze, Hotjar, or similar platforms is a plus.
Strong communication skills and the ability to present research findings clearly and effectively.
Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and apply it to real-world projects.
What You’ll Gain
Direct involvement in product development by helping shape design and user experience strategies.
Hands-on experience conducting both qualitative and quantitative research.
Mentorship and guidance from experienced UX designers, researchers, and startup founders.
A valuable addition to your portfolio, showcasing your ability to impact real product decisions with user insights.
Exposure to startup culture, collaborative workflows, and the product development process.
Requirements
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UX Researcher Intern – Role Requirements
Type: Unpaid Internship
Location: Remote
Duration: 8–12 weeks
Time Commitment: 8–15 hours/week
✅ Basic Requirements
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Design, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field.
Familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative user research methods.
Basic understanding of UX principles and user-centered design.
Clear communication skills—both written and verbal.
💡 Preferred Skills
Experience conducting user interviews, surveys, or usability testing (academic or personal projects welcome).
Familiarity with tools like Google Forms, Lookback, Maze, Hotjar, or UserTesting.
Ability to synthesize findings into actionable insights.
Some exposure to persona creation, user journey mapping, or affinity diagramming.
Comfort working with designers and product managers to relay user feedback.
🌟 Ideal Candidate Traits
Genuinely curious about user behavior and motivated to improve product experiences.
Detail-oriented and organized with strong note-taking and reporting habits.
Self-starter—comfortable taking initiative and managing tasks independently.
Adaptable and willing to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
About the Company
Let’s talk TV! Bantr is a social network for television fans. Comment, rant, commiserate, bond, and Bantr about the shows you love with other fans who love them, too. Swipe through episode-specific discussion topics and join small group conversation or create some prompts of your own and get bantr-ing. We're proudly registered as a Public Benefit Corporation (B-Corp).
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