Insights Manager

1000heads • New York, NY

2d • $80,000 - $92,000

About The Position

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

The Insight Manager executes research and analytics projects across multiple client accounts, helps develop research methodologies and measurement frameworks, communicates findings through reports and visualizations, and supports junior insight staff. The listed salary is 80–92k per year.

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 (e.g., Global Web Index), and digital analytics.
• Strong foundation in research design, data analysis, and reporting.
• Skilled in data visualization tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated 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 compelling data visualizations and reports to communicate findings effectively to internal teams and clients.
• Support and work alongside 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