Research, Data & Insights Executive

career.io; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career services company is looking for a PR Research and Data Analyst to leverage data in creating compelling content. The role involves analyzing data trends, using AI tools like ChatGPT, and collaborating with teams to craft narratives that resonate in international markets. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of data storytelling experience and excel in remote project management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in data storytelling for communications.
• Strong command of AI tools for analysis and summarization.
• Comfortable working with raw data.

Responsibilities

• Analyze internal and third-party data for insights.
• Summarize findings using AI tools.
• Design small research projects with surveys.

Skills

Data storytelling

Use of AI tools

Web scraping

Strong writing skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Project management

Tools

Python

Google Sheets

Job description

The Company

We’re rapidly growing and looking for driven and customer-obsessed professionals to help our team revolutionize the career-services industry.

Career.io is dedicated to creating a better landscape for job seekers everywhere. Through our community of career experts and data insights, our brands — we empower professionals to take control of their careers, tell the best version of their career stories, and reach their full potential.

We’re committed to helping job seekers write the next chapter of their careers and we want to help write yours, too! We hire for growth and longevity because we value the happiness and well‑being of our employees.

THE ROLE

As our PR Research and Data Analyst, you will leverage your passion and love of data to aid the PR department in the creation of compelling, creative, data‑driven content that increases visibility in LLMs. Reporting directly to the PR Manager, you’ll focus on the collection and analysis of internal and third‑party data to create stories that appeal to international markets. Please note this is a 100% remote/work-from-home position.

The Key Responsibilities

• Mine and analyze data for stories, exploring internal and third‑party data sources (resumes, hiring trends, user activity) to find patterns and insights.
• Use AI tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity, data copilots) to summarize findings and identify content angles, partnering with the PR and content writers for validation.
• Use tools such as Python, Google Sheets, and web-scraping platforms to collect, clean, and prepare datasets that uncover insights for campaigns.
• Design and run small research projects, such as creating and deploying short surveys to build ‘state of’ reports and trend summaries with the support of the content and PR team.
• Translate complex data into clear, compelling insights that resonate with media and our brand’s audiences.
• Monitor public datasets, industry trends, and social conversations and proactively highlight emerging topics for PR or content stories.
• Partner with content, PR, and SEO departments to package data insights into press releases, blog posts, and visuals.
• Maintain data accuracy, integrity, and transparency across all outputs.

THE MUST-HAVES

• 3-5 years of experience in data storytelling for communications
• Strong command of AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, etc) and ability to use for analysis, summarization, and ideation.
• Strong proficiency in sourcing data using web scraping tools, Python, or R.
• Strong writing, interpretation, and storytelling skills.
• Comfort working with raw data in Excel/Google Sheets.
• Understanding of ethical and legal considerations when collecting and using third‑party data.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• English proficiency, both speaking and writing.

THE NICE-TO-HAVES

• Familiarity with third‑party data sources used in international markets
• Background in data journalism

At Career.io, we believe that diversity in thought and cultural background leads to better teams and stronger companies. We seek talented, qualified employees, regardless of race, color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Career.io is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Come join our team. Together, we’ll help others tell their career stories and land their dream jobs.