Insights Associate

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) contributions

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

12 paid company holidays per year

Up to 39 days individual paid time off

Winter break

Job summary

Avōq is looking for a talented researcher to join our Insights team in Washington, D.C. The role involves leveraging advanced research and analytics tools to uncover trends in media and communications, contributing to strategic initiatives, and presenting insights to clients.

The ideal candidate will have strong data analysis skills, a knack for storytelling through data, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. A competitive salary and rich benefits package, including fully covered medical insurance and flexible work arrangements, are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in distilling data into actionable insights.
• Ability to analyze trends related to media and advertising.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Uncover insights about trends involving media and communications.
• Contribute to business initiatives through unique insights.
• Assist in creating compelling thought leadership materials.

Skills

Data analysis

Research methodology

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Digital/social media analytics tools

Job description

Avoq is seeking an exceptionally talented researcher to join our award-winning Insights team.

Armed with an AI powered suite of advanced research & analytics intelligence tools and technology, Avoq's Insights team is our engine for industry-leading innovation and actionable research that informs data-driven, best-in-class strategies for our clients.

Who You Are

• Data Detective – spearhead research into trending news coverage, social media conversations, influencers, and public opinion to inform a wide array of strategic communications and marketing objectives across diverse sectors and situations.
• Tools and Tech Maven – leverage Avoq's suite of advanced data, research, and analytics intelligence tools to track issues across sectors and geographies. Ideally you have experience with some of these tools and an interest in building skills in social listening, media intelligence, legislative and policy tracking, and audience + market research.
• Storyteller – data needs to tell a story. You should have a natural curiosity about the world, cause and effect, and uncovering "the why" behind the data. Collaborate with colleagues to synthesize findings into compelling, actionable recommendations, strategies, and presentations.

What You’ll Do

• Utilize data to uncover insights about trends and situations involving news media, social media, advertising, public policy, and communications.
• Contribute to new business initiatives through the generation and integration of unique insights.
• Assist in the development of compelling thought leadership, including white papers.
• Interface with other teams within Avoq to optimize insights for the development of communications strategies.
• Develop data‑driven reports in a visually appealing, accurate, and digestible way.
• Present insights, data, and findings to internal staff, clients, and third‑party stakeholders.
• Conduct paid, social, owned, and earned media listening reports by leveraging Avoq's existing proprietary and third‑party data and reporting tools.

Requirements

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Distilling critical data into research‑driven insights & narratives.
• Analyzing situations to understand trends related to news media, social media, advertising, policy, and communications.
• Communicating professionally with internal teams and clients.
• Working independently on projects and collaborating with colleagues.
• Juggling multiple projects to deliver high‑quality content under deadlines.
• Managing time and details efficiently and consistently.
• Bringing creativity and new ideas to the table.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Data‑driven research, advertising, journalism, communications, media and/or language background.
• Experience conducting research using digital/social media analytics tools.
• Understanding of digital advertising, including how campaigns are developed, executed, and measured, as well as trends involving advertisers, publishers, and platforms.
• Experience working with public affairs firms, research or media planning agencies, public policy organizations, political campaigns, government or communication agencies.
• Track record of producing excellent writing, editing, research, and presentations.
• Superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel functions (ex: pivot tables, conditional formatting, VLOOKUP, etc.) and PowerPoint.
• Experience effectively leveraging emerging AI tools and technologies to drive greater workflow efficiencies and stronger, more impactful insights.

Candidates need not possess every attribute listed above to qualify for this role. If you identify with this profile but don't quite meet all of the criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Avōq prides itself on inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity. Maintaining a diverse staff of first‑class talent, including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and other historically underrepresented groups, and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators and advocates.

The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $80,000 per year.

We offer a richly layered benefits package that includes:

• 100% Company‑paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) contributions
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements (4 days in office)
• 12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off
• Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year

Avōq also provides necessary assistance or modifications to the application process for prospective candidates. If you need support, please reach out to [e-mail] and include your full name and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations are made on a case‑by‑case basis.