Agency:
FleishmanHillard

Job Function:
Consulting

Job Subfunction:
Business and Change Consulting

Job Description:
Overview
FleishmanHillard, a global integrated public relations agency, is looking for a Research Director to join our True Global Intelligence Team in one in on of our U.S. locations. Our True Global Intelligence Practice integrates primary and secondary research methods with communications measurement and data analytics. This position will assist in leading analytics and assist with client management for multiple accounts, focusing on earned and social media measurement, audience insights, textual analytics and performance assessment. The role will be a great opportunity for someone who is interested in communications and has proven experience in translating analysis of communications performance into data-driven strategy.

ResponsibilitiesManage and oversee the end-to-end execution of integrated research and analytics assignments while cultivating strong relationships with clients and cross-functional internal resources
Advise clients and senior-level decision makers with strategic recommendations based on research and analytics findings
Lead research design and data collection process that align with objectives
Ensure established processes are followed, and maintaining required documentation to deliver results that meet the highest quality standards
Own all aspects of the project execution and escalate issues that impact the timeline or data quality in a timely manner
Counsel junior-level staff, oversee deliverables, and provide professional development opportunities
Assist with development of scopes of work, budget management, and staffing with team leads
Present research findings to clients in a clear and professional manner, translating data into strategic recommendations
Counsel clients on measurement best practices, including identifying priority KPIs, setting benchmarks, and demonstrating success
Qualifications:Ability to join us in a hybrid model of working in-person in the office weekly in one either our Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle office.
7+ years of experience across a broad range of research categories and models; Previous experience in a client-service capacity is preferred
Experience in media measurement, including earned, owned, and/or paid; Earned media measurement is preferred
Expertise in media data collection tools such as Talkwalker, Brandwatch, Cision, Signal AI, etc.; Google Analytics experience is a plus
Experience or interest in AI applications and tools
Proven analytical and deductive reasoning skills; able to translate findings into meaningful insights and storytelling
Strong Project Management skills; capable of setting priorities, meeting deadlines and managing projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels using both technical and non-technical verbiage. Great at presenting findings to a diverse audience.
Strong skills in MS Project, MS Excel and Google Sheets, MS PowerPoint and Google Slides, MS Word.
Multitasker, self-starter, proactive, problem solve, and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Bachelor's degree required

FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their week, in accordance with their local office hybrid work policy. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees' lives. We acknowledge that our people are diverse individuals with unique circumstances and needs, and therefore our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.

The anticipated salary range for this position at the Research Director level is $71,000-$125,000.

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and/or other benefits also are available.$71,000-$125,000.

Omnicom's policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom's corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.