Director, Media Insights & Client Strategy

Kantar Group Limited; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kantar Group Limited in New York (Hybrid) seeks a Director, Media Client Service to lead end-to-end research design and delivery for media effectiveness engagements. This role blends market research expertise with media measurement fluency, translating business questions into rigorous research approaches and turning complex data into clear, strategic insights.

You will mentor and elevate teams, partner cross-functionally with product, data science and operations, and guide senior client

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of hands-on market research/insights experience.
• Expertise in quantitative research methods, including survey design and analysis.
• Direct experience in media and advertising effectiveness measurement.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Strong client leadership and team mentorship experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end research design and delivery for complex media effectiveness studies.
• Translate client business objectives into rigorous research frameworks informing media strategy.
• Synthesize data into clear narratives and actionable recommendations.
• Mentor and develop team members across levels.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions.
• Support account growth by identifying new research opportunities and contributing to proposals.

Skills

Quantitative research

Survey design

Media measurement

Client leadership

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Kantar Group Limited in New York (Hybrid) seeks a Director, Media Client Service to lead end-to-end research design and delivery for media effectiveness engagements. This role blends market research expertise with media measurement fluency, translating business questions into rigorous research approaches and turning complex data into clear, strategic insights.

You will mentor and elevate teams, partner cross-functionally with product, data science and operations, and guide senior client