Director of Research & Intelligence Analytics

FleishmanHillard; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

FleishmanHillard, a global integrated public relations agency, seeks a Research Director for our True Global Intelligence Team in one of our Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle offices. The role focuses on analytics, audience insights, and data-driven strategy across earned and social media; involves leading analytics and client management for multiple accounts.

We value diverse perspectives and require a hybrid in-office schedule with strong experience in media measurement, research design,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience across a broad range of research categories and models.
• Experience in media measurement including earned, owned, and/or paid; earned media measurement is preferred.
• Proven analytical and deductive reasoning skills; translate findings into insights and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of integrated research and analytics assignments and cultivate client relationships.
• Advise clients and senior decision makers with strategic recommendations based on research findings.
• Lead research design and data collection processes aligned with objectives.
• Ensure processes are followed and documentation is maintained to meet high quality standards.
• Own project execution and address timeline or data quality issues promptly.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee deliverables, supporting professional development.
• Assist with scoping of work, budgeting and staffing with team leads.
• Present findings clearly to clients and translate data into strategic recommendations.
• Counsel clients on measurement best practices, KPIs, benchmarks, and success metrics.

Skills

Hybrid work experience

Client service

Media measurement

Analytical reasoning

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Talkwalker

Brandwatch

Cision

Signal AI

Google Analytics

Job description

FleishmanHillard, a global integrated public relations agency, seeks a Research Director for our True Global Intelligence Team in one of our Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle offices. The role focuses on analytics, audience insights, and data-driven strategy across earned and social media; involves leading analytics and client management for multiple accounts.

We value diverse perspectives and require a hybrid in-office schedule with strong experience in media measurement, research design,