At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead research projects and transform complex data into actionable insights for clients.
- Company: Global socially-led creative agency with a vibrant team culture.
- Benefits: Flexible freelance role with opportunities to work on diverse client projects.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and enhance your skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact by shaping strategies through social insights and storytelling.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in social analytics, reporting, and consumer research.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We're looking for a Freelance Research & Insights Director to support upcoming client work, with a particular focus on Quarter Business Reviews, organic and paid reporting, and social listening analysis. This is a senior freelance role for someone who is genuinely social-first and able to turn complex data into clear, actionable insight for clients and internal teams.
You'll need to be comfortable working across reporting, social intelligence and insight-led storytelling, with the ability to simplify the "what" and the "why" behind performance.
We're looking for someone with:
- Strong experience delivering QBRs and reporting across organic and paid social
- Deep experience in social listening and social intelligence
- Confidence using tools such as Sprinkr, Talkwalker, Pulsar or similar
- Strong understanding of social platform analytics and audience behaviour across the social landscape
- Excellent storytelling and deck-writing skills - able to turn analysis into clear, engaging narratives
- Strong stakeholder management and the ability to explain social data clearly to non-experts
- Solid experience in consumer research, analytics and social insight, and comfortable in manipulating and analysing large datasets
- A sharp eye for detail, strong time management and the ability to work at pace
Media agency that is a global socially-led creative agency with more than 1,000 people across 15 offices worldwide, including 200+ in London. Our Research & Insights team plays a critical role in helping shape strategy, prove effectiveness and uncover the social and cultural insights that drive better outcomes.
Contact Details:
Sphere Digital Recruitment Recruitment Team
