Senior Research Consultant

Summary

Join Cision as a Senior Research Consultant and leverage your expertise in brand marketing, content strategy, and social media to deliver impactful insights to high-profile clients. You will lead a team of analysts, providing data-driven recommendations and customized reports. This role requires a deep understanding of short-form video platforms and digital trends. You will collaborate closely with client stakeholders and manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a passion for social media creativity. This position offers a competitive salary and uncapped commission.

Requirements

• Obtain a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field
• Have 5+ years of experience in research, analytics, or insights roles, with a focus on client-facing work and team management. Demonstrate expertise in brand marketing, content strategy, and social media insights
• Possess a deep understanding of social media platforms (especially short-form video and creative storytelling), digital engagement trends, and content creation strategies
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into compelling findings and actionable recommendations
• Show a proven ability to develop insights and recommendations that directly impact client strategy, showing passion for driving brand growth and innovation
• Exhibit genuine enthusiasm for exploring the evolving world of social storytelling and short-form video, with the ability to identify innovative opportunities that resonate with audiences
• Possess an exceptional ability to convey complex insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Have experience managing multiple client-facing projects, team workflows, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Apply your deep knowledge of brand marketing principles and content strategy to ensure insights and recommendations are aligned with the client’s brand goals and audience engagement strategies
• Leverage an advanced understanding of social media platforms, metrics, and trends to contextualize insights and deliver forward-thinking recommendations that address the client’s needs
• Bring an innate enthusiasm for the power of short-form video and social storytelling, with a keen ability to identify and articulate platform-specific opportunities that align with the client’s goals
• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights, delivering data-backed recommendations that drive strategic outcomes
• Develop and deliver customized reports and presentations that connect insights with the client’s brand strategy and objectives, emphasizing actionable outcomes
• Oversee and mentor a team of analysts, fostering professional growth and ensuring high-quality, client-aligned deliverables
• Partner directly with client stakeholders to understand objectives, refine research goals, and ensure deliverables meet their expectations
• Manage multiple workflows, ensuring timely delivery of insights while coordinating effectively with internal and client teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Have familiarity with Boolean search or filtering techniques to isolate relevant data for research purposes
• Have a background working in professional services or consulting environments with high-profile clients in the social media or digital engagement space
• Possess a collaborative mindset with a strong ability to work cross-functionally both within internal teams and in partnership with client teams

Benefits

• $110,000 - $126,000 a year
• Competitive, uncapped on-target commission earnings