Insights Manager

1000heads • Chicago, IL

2d • $80,000 - $92,000

About The Position

1000heads is seeking an Insights Manager to join its data-driven Insights team. The team explores online consumer behavior, examines how brands are perceived by their communities, and turns data into compelling stories. It uses analytics tools to create performance reports, new business proposals, and strategic audits for global brands, collaborating with specialists across Community, Paid Media, and Strategy. The team also creates data visualizations, shares audience behavior updates with clients, and uses social listening to identify cultural trends.

The Insights Manager will deliver insight projects across client accounts, including social listening, audience research, and data analysis. The role involves collaborating on research briefs, developing methodologies and measurement frameworks, identifying trends, producing visual reports and recommendations, supporting junior staff, and managing project delivery. The stated salary is 80–92k per year. The posting notes “NA for freelance.”

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in research, data analytics, or social media marketing, preferably in an agency or client-facing role.
• Proficiency with social listening platforms, audience measurement tools such as Global Web Index, and digital analytics.
• A strong foundation in research design, data analysis, and reporting.
• Skill with data visualization tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Deep understanding of major social media platforms and their strategic applications.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or training in quantitative fields, research, or marketing analytics.
• Experience or interest in methodology development and integrated measurement frameworks.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to innovation in social and digital measurement.

Responsibilities

• Execute insight projects involving social listening, audience research, and data analysis across multiple client accounts.
• Collaborate with senior team members and account teams to define research briefs and deliver clear, impactful reports.
• Assist in developing and applying research methodologies and measurement frameworks to ensure data accuracy and insight consistency.
• Analyze data from social listening platforms, digital analytics, and third-party research to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations.
• Create data visualizations and reports to communicate findings effectively to internal teams and clients.
• Support junior insight staff, contributing to their development and knowledge sharing.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Stay current on emerging tools and techniques to continuously improve insight capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level