Jr. Research & Analytics Consultant

First & First Consulting • New York, NY

3d • $60,000 - $67,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Jr. Research & Analytics Consultant role is an entry-level position that focuses on working with both ad-hoc and retainer clients across industries to conduct analyses such as brand health tracking, concept testing, press monitoring and more. This role will primarily be focused on methodologies such as surveys, focus groups, and social listening, though you will work with 10+ analytical tools. The salary range for this role is $60,000-$67,500. In this role, you will be: Aggregating, analyzing, and interpreting data based on a wide variety of data sources, including social listening, primary survey data, syndicated survey data, owned channel data, qualitative focus groups etc. Writing, programming, and analyzing complex custom surveys Undertaking complex data analysis to provide insights answering client business questions via reports and presentations using Google/Apple iWork, Suite/Microsoft Suites Making strategic recommendations based on your combination of qualitative and quantitative research findings Communicating insights and recommendations to clients in a clear and actionable way. A portion of this role includes analysis of social media posts published by consumers (and bots). As such, individuals in this role may occasionally be exposed to explicit social media content while conducting their day-to-day responsibilities. The ideal candidate has the capability to analyze this type of content professionally and approach it with maturity. While this isn’t a substantial component of the job, it is one that we believe applicants should be aware of prior to applying.

Requirements

• Demonstrates analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong Google Sheets / Excel (e.g., vlookups, pivot tables, data manipulation, conditional formatting), PowerPoint, and Google Suite skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Talent for synthesizing large quantities of information from a variety of data and sources in a cohesive manner
• Uses and has in-depth understanding of key social media platforms
• A love for telling stories with data and a knack for communicating your findings
• Exceptional time management skills and comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment working under deadlines
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Open and receptive to receiving and providing feedback
• You love working with data and have experience in doing so
• Interested in understanding how social media and consumer insights influence businesses, in terms of products, relevancy, and influence
• Enjoy client interactions, including presenting and public speaking
• Thrive when balancing creativity with pragmatism
• Enjoy jumping into a variety of projects and are comfortable with problem solving through ambiguity

Responsibilities

• Aggregating, analyzing, and interpreting data based on a wide variety of data sources, including social listening, primary survey data, syndicated survey data, owned channel data, qualitative focus groups etc.
• Writing, programming, and analyzing complex custom surveys
• Undertaking complex data analysis to provide insights answering client business questions via reports and presentations using Google/Apple iWork, Suite/Microsoft Suites
• Making strategic recommendations based on your combination of qualitative and quantitative research findings
• Communicating insights and recommendations to clients in a clear and actionable way
• Analysis of social media posts published by consumers (and bots)

Benefits

• Hybrid work model, with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office and with options for remote weeks and one remote month a year
• Education stipend program
• Work-related travel reimbursement
• Premium healthcare plans
• Participation in company 401(K) program with company matching
• New business and employee referral bonuses
• Regular team bonding events, team happy hours, and lunch & learns
• Generous paid vacation, including the week between Christmas and New Years

What This Job Offers

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