Freelance research & insights director social listening - united kingdom, central london, london

freelance research & insights director - flexible hybrid - gbp350 - gbp450 per day outside ir35 - option to go permanent

major players are working with a globally recognised agency, who deliver world-class creative campaigns and strategies based on social insights, for best-in-class brands.

that's where you come in. we're looking for a social-first research specialist, with extensive experience designing and running end-to-end social listening and effectiveness projects. you will have a deep knowledge of social media data across many platforms with the ability to use the leading social listening tools to generate insight.

as a research & insights director with this exciting agency, you will:

be extensively experienced across social listening tools, including brandwatch, talkwalker, netbase, pulsar, and meltwater, using these to generate meaningful insight across many social platforms

demonstrate the use of innovative social listening methodologies that feed into campaigns, and explain social effectiveness via listening to non-experience

present research and insights to clients directly

oversee the process from scoping research through to implementation, delivery, and debriefing

manage and lead a sub-team

the research & insights director will need:

5-8 years of experience in digital/social agencies

proven ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and deliver against deadlines

excellent understanding of quantitative research, data planning, manipulating large data sets and data visualisation

strong interpersonal skills - you will liaise with clients and internal teams which rely on your expertise, explaining the finer points of effectiveness to non-experts in simple terms

a talent for collating decks that communicate effectiveness in a simple and engaging way

location: hybrid working in liverpool street, london

if you would like a confidential chat about this role or your next career move, then please get in contact with me: dd: or connect via linkedin: alex phipps.

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