Director, Media Research — Remote & AI-Driven Insights

Confidential Company; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company seeks a senior leader to drive media research operations from a remote U.S. base. You will ensure database accuracy, align editorial judgment with data insights, and integrate AI automation to scale outputs.

You will mentor researchers, set quality standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality and client outcomes. A strong newsroom background and modern data skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in journalism, including leadership experience
• Deep newsroom knowledge and media outreach expertise
• Proficiency with AI tools and database systems

Responsibilities

• Lead media research operations, ensuring database accuracy and strategic development.
• Combine editorial expertise with data-driven decisions and AI automation.
• Manage and mentor a research team, setting quality standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve data and client outcomes.

Skills

Journalism leadership

Editorial experience

AI tooling

Data analysis

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

AI tools

Database systems

Job description

Confidential Company seeks a senior leader to drive media research operations from a remote U.S. base. You will ensure database accuracy, align editorial judgment with data insights, and integrate AI automation to scale outputs.

You will mentor researchers, set quality standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality and client outcomes. A strong newsroom background and modern data skills are essential.