Specialist, Information

4as; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The 4As is seeking a Specialist, Information, responsible for managing member projects and delivering excellent research services. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree or significant experience in information management, showcasing strong research and communication skills. This role involves collaborating closely with members and enhancing service quality through technology and trend analysis.

Benefits

Summer Fridays

Week off between Christmas & New Year Holidays

Enviable work/life integration

Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with secondary research and business reference sources.
• Good communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage member projects and conduct secondary research.
• Develop and maintain research collections and internal databases.
• Interact with members to provide support and training.

Skills

Research Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Information Management

Education

Master’s degree in library science or information studies

7+ years equivalent experience

Job description

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Brief Description

position overview

Reporting to the Vice President, Research Services, the Information Specialist is responsible for all aspects of managing member projects. This includes exercising judgment in determining the nature and extent of research undertaken, responsibility for meeting deadlines and for following up with members as appropriate.

Position Responsibilities

Core responsibilities and tasks include:

• Research and respond to member and staff requests by utilizing a variety of secondary research resources, using research skills to locate the most pertinent materials to satisfy the requestor’s needs.
• When responding to member requests, provide a brief executive summary of the information provided in response.
• Negotiate and interpret member queries with thorough reference interviews.
• Perform a significant public relations role for the Association through constant member contact.
• Develop and maintain the research collection by monitoring the trade press, evaluating and electronically filing reports, recommending studies and publications to be purchased and otherwise organizing data for quick retrieval.
• Develop and maintain internal proprietary databases of research information and project tracking.
• Participate in improving procedures and information retrieval techniques, and in the selection of new technologies to enhance the service. Attend training sessions from database vendors to stay abreast of service updates and enhancements.
• Identify and analyze trends in advertising, media and information management by reading trade and professional journals, monitoring relevant sources and reports, and by participating in professional association activities.
• Assist members in navigating and utilizing the 4As website for maximum member benefit.
• Represent 4As Research by interacting with members to provide education and training to members on maximizing access to the practice area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by 4As ELT or Vice President, Research. Work with other 4As staff on special projects as needed.
  
  

Requirements

position requirements

• Master’s degree in library science or information studies, or 7+ years equivalent experience in an information center.
• Relevant experience in secondary research, including a thorough knowledge of business reference sources.
• Expertise in performing online research, including licensed professional databases, government and association resources, and the Internet.
• Must be a “team player” who is flexible, energetic, intelligent, and able to function well in a very structured and scheduled environment.
• Ability to juggle several projects at once and remain even-tempered and good-humored in a high-pressure environment.
• Familiarity with information management and classification theory.
• Good verbal and written communications skills, proficiency with common office software, and ability to learn new technologies.
• Philosophy of, and commitment to member service.
  
  

Summary

about the 4As

A 501(c )(6) non-profit association

We focus on core values of Passion, Agility, Curiosity and Collaboration as we partner together to support and champion 4As members to help their business thrive as we also strive to move the industry forward.

• Great team with strong mission and energy
• Summer Fridays
• Week off between Christmas & New Year Holidays
• Enviable work/life integration
• Volunteer Days
  
  

What We Do

Our mission is to empower and equip our members to confidently navigate the ever-changing ecosystem of the agency world. We ensure they remain relevant, are positioned to compete, and have the resources to thrive and grow. Our promise to our members? We aim to be an indispensable resource that is as accessible as their own agency team.

We are dedicated to, and vested in, our members’ success, just as they are dedicated to helping brands create, distribute, and measure effective and insightful advertising and marketing. And we champion the infinite power of creativity and value agencies bring in driving business growth and powerful cultural change. The 4As drives business. With a focus on advocacy, talent, and impact, we provide community, thought leadership, research, guidance and best-in-class training that enable agencies to innovate, evolve and grow.

The 4As was established in 1917 to promote, advance, and defend the interests of our member agencies, employees and the advertising and marketing industries overall. We empower and equip our members to confidently navigate the ever-changing ecosystem of the agency world. We ensure they remain relevant, are positioned to compete, and have the resources to thrive and grow. With a focus on advocacy, talent and creating impact, the organization serves 600+ member agencies across 1,200 offices, which help direct more than 85% of total U.S. advertising spend. The 4As includes the 4As Benefits division, which insures more than 160,000 employees; the government relations team, who advocate for policies to support the industry; and the 4As Foundation, which advocates for and connects rising talent to the marketing industry by fostering a culture of curiosity, creativity and craft to fuel a more equitable future for the industry.

The 4As is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals and in which personnel policies are applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship or other protected characteristic.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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