Movers+Shakers

Freelance Social Analyst

Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago

ResearchCommunication

About the role

At Movers+Shakers, we believe the best social strategies are powered by meaningful insights, not just metrics.
We're looking for a Freelance Social Media Analyst who is passionate about social media, internet culture, consumer behavior, and using data to help brands make smarter decisions.
This role sits at the intersection of analytics, strategy, social platforms, and culture.

Lead monthly, quarterly, campaign, and always-on reporting across multiple client accounts.
Connect and maintain client social accounts across reporting and analytics platforms including Sprout Social, Rival IQ, Tubular, Brandwatch, and similar tools to ensure accurate data collection.
Lead with social listening, audience analysis, engagement reporting, creator performance tracking, and competitive benchmarking.
Maintain recurring reporting dashboards, benchmarks, scorecards, and reporting workflows.
Lead Strategists, Account teams, and Analytics leads with ad hoc reporting, campaign analysis, and performance requests.
Perform quality assurance across reporting deliverables to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
Organize and maintain internal analytics resources, benchmarks, reporting templates, and insight repositories.
You'll partner with our growing Analytics team by helping deliver reporting, uncover insights, and ensure our clients have a clear understanding of how their brands are performing across social.

Experience in social analytics, digital marketing, performance measurement, research, or a related field through agency, freelance, consulting, or in-house experience.
Familiarity of in-app social media reporting including how to navigate and provide work around for challenges such as TikTok API limitations
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and communicate insights clearly.
Passion for social media, internet culture, creator ecosystems, and understanding what drives online conversations.
Highly skilled with social analytics and listening platforms such as Sprout Social, Rival IQ, Tubular, Brandwatch, Talkwalker, Meltwater, or similar tools.
Comfortable working with spreadsheets, organizing data, and learning new reporting platforms and measurement tools.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment while working independently.
Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and continuously develop analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Curiosity about emerging social platforms, consumer behavior, and the evolving digital landscape.

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