Head of Data, Analytics & Insights Platform

Orchestra; New York, Washington, San Francisco (NY, District of Columbia, CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchestra seeks a Head of Data & Analytics to make intelligence a utility across the network, with full P&L accountability and a mandate to scale data capabilities for broad commercial impact. The role spans all verticals, leading a 20+ person team and building self-serve platforms for on-demand insights.

You will partner with PR/Earned Media, Public Affairs, Advisory, Paid Media, Brand Strategy, and Social to embed analytics into every pitch and program.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in strategic insights, analytics, or research.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership and revenue growth in an agency, consultancy, or analytics platform environment.
• Deep expertise in earned media analytics, narrative measurement, and strategic communications research.
• Proven ability to build or scale an insights function including organizational design and senior talent recruitment, and self‑serve delivery models that reach far more teams than bespoke engagements alone

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the foundational architecture, frameworks, and governance standards for insights, data and analytics across Orchestra
• Diagnose and close near‑term service gaps in existing data, research, and measurement delivery — fix the capabilities under the brand promise before scaling them commercially
• Build a self‑serve intelligence platform that puts data, insights, and reporting on demand for every team, every pitch, and every scope
• Develop proprietary intelligence infrastructure including narrative tracking, audience modeling, language strategy, and outcomes‑based measurement
• Serve as Orchestra's enterprise thought leader on insights, analytics, translating AI advancements and emerging methodologies into actionable guidance
• Lead data strategy for key enterprise accounts requiring executive‑level counsel

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Earned media analytics

Strategic insights

Job description

Orchestra seeks a Head of Data & Analytics to make intelligence a utility across the network, with full P&L accountability and a mandate to scale data capabilities for broad commercial impact. The role spans all verticals, leading a 20+ person team and building self-serve platforms for on-demand insights.

You will partner with PR/Earned Media, Public Affairs, Advisory, Paid Media, Brand Strategy, and Social to embed analytics into every pitch and program.