Burson

Burson

Director, Insights, Data, and Intelligence (Jewish Advocacy & Initiatives)

New York, New York, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$140kDetected 40 days ago
Data VisualizationLLMsStrategic CommunicationsBrand StrategyExcelResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Burson is seeking a Director to join our Insights, Data and Intelligence team.
  • This is a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of data, culture, and communications: leading high-impact work that shapes narratives, informs strategy, and brings clarity to complex dynamics within global Jewish communities and markets.
  • Be responsible for managing the execution and implementation of custom qualitative and quantitative research and consulting projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end insights engagements, overseeing data collection, analysis, and synthesis across projects focused on Jewish communities and related topics.
  • Own and direct media monitoring, social listening, and intelligence programs, identifying emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Without that we can't do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners.
  • Your unique point of view-your talent-is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it's how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

Nice to have

  • Fluency in Hebrew or other languages relevant to global Jewish communities (e.g., Yiddish)
  • Burson is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics.
  • click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome.
  • 7+ years of experience in analytics, market research and insights, communications strategy, and/or a related field (agency or in-house)
  • Demonstrated experience leading research projects and managing client relationships in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
  • Expertise in media intelligence, social listening, and analytics tools (e.g., Brandwatch, Sprinklr, NewsWhip, Meltwater, etc.) is a plus
  • Deep understanding of the diversity within Jewish communities, including key organizations, cultural nuances, and advocacy landscapes
  • Proven ability to synthesize complex data into compelling narratives for senior stakeholders and executive audiences

Skills

  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience navigating sensitive, nuanced, or highly visible topics

Compensation

  • $60,000 - $140,000 USD
  • The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between:

Benefits

  • We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome.
  • Our vision is for Burson to be the leading 'academy company' for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders.

Company info

  • Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
  • WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com
  • For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
  • More about the role:
  • Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation.
  • With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future.
  • When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
  • WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands.
  • We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
  • For more information, visit WPP.com
  • This unique and highly specialized role will drive strategic insights work supporting some of the most impactful Jewish organizations and advocacy groups.
  • You will serve as a senior partner to clients and internal stakeholders, delivering data-driven insights that influence branding and positioning, (potential) donor outreach and communications, targeting and messaging strategy, community and stakeholder engagement, impact measurement, mission creation / guidance / measurement and general consulting.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics.

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