APAC Data & Media Analytics Lead

Team Lewis; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TEAM LEWIS is seeking an experienced Data & Media Analyst to lead a small APAC team delivering media intelligence, social listening and digital analytics. You will set analytical standards, develop measurement frameworks and ensure high‑quality insights and reporting for clients.

You will collaborate with AI/tech teams to enhance analytics capabilities, integrate data from media, social, and website sources, and drive efficiencies in reporting, automation, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of relevant experience in media intelligence, social listening, digital analytics, research or data analytics, ideally within a communications, PR or media intelligence agency.
• Proven experience managing, supervising or developing analysts, with the ability to oversee workloads, review deliverables and maintain high standards of quality.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in media monitoring and social listening, including query development, data classification, narrative analysis, sentiment analysis and reputation monitoring.
• Practical experience with digital analytics platforms such as GA4, alongside media and social listening tools such as Meltwater, Brandwatch or equivalent platforms.
• Strong analytical judgement and the ability to translate complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear insights, strategic recommendations and compelling narratives.
• Experience developing measurement frameworks, defining KPIs and evaluating communications or marketing performance.
• Commercial awareness, including the ability to identify client needs, contribute to pitches and uncover opportunities to grow existing services.
• Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to advise clients and collaborate effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience improving reporting processes, automation or data visualisation. Python, Google Apps Script or other scripting skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of two analysts, setting clear objectives, priorities and performance expectations.
• Allocate workloads and manage resources across client deliverables, recurring reporting, ad hoc analysis and new business projects.
• Review and quality‑assure analytical outputs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, relevance and actionable recommendations.
• Build team capabilities in media monitoring, social listening, digital analytics, data visualisation, storytelling and automation.
• Establish efficient workflows, templates and quality standards to improve productivity, scalability and service delivery.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Act as the subject‑matter lead for media intelligence, social listening and digital analytics, advising account teams and clients on methodologies.

Job description

TEAM LEWIS is seeking an experienced Data & Media Analyst to lead a small APAC team delivering media intelligence, social listening and digital analytics. You will set analytical standards, develop measurement frameworks and ensure high‑quality insights and reporting for clients.

You will collaborate with AI/tech teams to enhance analytics capabilities, integrate data from media, social, and website sources, and drive efficiencies in reporting, automation, and stakeholder communication.