Analytics Specialist, Strategic Insights

Message Lab • Washington, DC

4d • $66,500 - $76,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Orchestra is seeking an Analytics Specialist to join their Strategic Insights team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering high-impact analyses to support data-driven client decisions. This role involves working across various agencies and client verticals, applying rigorous methodologies, and translating findings into clear strategic implications. The position requires intellectual curiosity, motivation, and excitement about leveraging data for measurement, learning, and achievement. The role can be remote within the U.S., with a preference for candidates in New York, N.Y., or Washington, D.C., where employees are considered hybrid and expected to be in-office three days a week.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of full-time workplace experience; relevant internships in media monitoring and media analysis will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Strong technical research methodology skills and a solid understanding of data collection best practices and tools
• Self-starter mindset with a strong sense of ownership, independence, and accountability
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
• Familiarity with deck production, data visualization, and presentation tools
• Proven ability to manage multiple analysis projects simultaneously within a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
• Strong data collection, interpretation, and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting integrated marketing, communications or digital campaigns in an agency, consultancy or in-house environment
• Experience leveraging media monitoring and social listening tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Brandwatch, Meltwater)
• Experience with audience intelligence tools (e.g., GWI, MRI Simmons, Stat Social, YouGov, Statista)
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Looker
• Curiosity and engagement when analyzing complex or technical datasets
• Strong digital storytelling abilities

Responsibilities

• Join a growing team of innovative analytics professionals, delivering interesting and impactful data-driven insights to a vast range of clients
• Work collaboratively with various teams across the agency network to support analytics & insights needs, applying data-driven best practices to support each client’s unique objectives
• Support the execution of research projects including: desk research, designing Boolean search taxonomies, media and social media analysis, white space assessments, audience intelligence, and much more
• Support the production of reports and analysis for clients & interagency stakeholders to support data-backed findings and strategic recommendations
• Execute comprehensive measurement plans for analyzing owned, social, and earned properties
• Assist in business development and growth by working with an interagency team to inform our proposal strategy through insights deliverables
• Work closely with colleagues across the Strategic Insights team to execute research strategies (e.g., methodology selection, data capture, data visualization, and storytelling)
• Keep up to date on best practices, tools and news in the analytics industry
• Have an interest in working with cutting-edge tools and research methodologies, leveraging powerful new mediums like AI to make analysis more efficient and impactful

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed