Research & Insights Consultant

Overview

The Research & Insights Consultant will play a pivotal role in leading the agency's research efforts, focusing on delivering strategic insights for a diverse portfolio of global clients. This position involves collaborating with senior stakeholders and guiding junior researchers to ensure high-quality outputs that drive impactful social media strategies. Working in a hybrid environment, the consultant will turn complex data into clear and actionable recommendations while supporting clients in understanding campaign performance and audience behaviour.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the production of monthly reporting and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to ensure accuracy and client readiness.
  • Quality assure reports and recommendations created by junior researchers and analysts.
  • Translate complex social media data into actionable commercial recommendations.
  • Present insights and strategic recommendations to senior client stakeholders.
  • Provide consultancy on social media performance and campaign effectiveness.
  • Utilize social listening and intelligence data to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Answer research inquiries from client services teams and offer strategic guidance.
  • Develop insight-led business cases, case studies, and client proposal materials.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in research, insight, and measurement within a social-first agency or media environment.
  • Proficient in producing and presenting monthly reports and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for senior stakeholders.
  • Deep knowledge of social listening, social intelligence, and social media measurement.
  • Hands-on experience with social analytics tools such as Sprinklr, Talkwalker, Pulsar, Emplifi, or similar.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and develop actionable insights.
  • Experience in creating engaging presentations and storytelling based on complex analysis.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills with senior audiences.
  • Experience in mentoring junior researchers or analysts and ensuring quality assurance in reporting.