Job Description

Job Description :

Intelligence Director - 6 month contract

At Storyful, we are leaders in social media contextualization and verification. We believe social media is the key to a deeper understanding of cultural phenomena, and audience attitudes, behaviours and emotions in regard to a product, topic, brand or category.

Our proprietary technology and elevated access to data allow us to gather and streamline information from all corners of an increasingly complex (social) media landscape, disrupting the traditional consumer insights and market research industry. The Storyful Intelligence team combines the skills of data analysts, researchers, journalists, and communications professionals. Our mission is to dig deeper into social trends and conversations to provide intelligence around products, events, reputation and other key areas of interest to companies and ultimately, help our partners make sense of the world.

The Role:

You have the ability to multitask on projects at varying levels of complexity and comfortable with new technology, working with product teams to develop internal and external tools. You will work closely with the sales team and collaboratively craft solutions to address the clients business challenges. You will lead a nimble team of analysts to develop world-class, innovative intelligence reporting solutions for C-Suite communications and other corporate executives. You have fantastic client management skills and a natural talent for presenting complex insights in a compelling and engaging way. coordinate efforts with sales to ensure the team accomplishes its goals on deadline.

Responsibilities:

* Actively participates in and leads the building of reporting solutions based on market direction and client needs.
* Develops and implements best practice processes within the NY team - including rigorous maintenance of Storyfuls high standards in terms of report copy, presentation, reporting and client relations.

* Excellent writing and speaking skills: Writes and edits concise and accurate copy to publish internally and on public platforms.

* Ensures compliance with market research standards to support and strengthen the credibility of data-driven social intelligence methodologies.

* Works with the global and local Intelligence team to deliver against client execution, meeting and exceeding Key Performance Indicators.

* Mentors and manages the development of New York Intelligence Team members, identifying and acting on areas for upskilling.

Requirements:

* 4+ years experience within a market or social research, consumer insights, OSINT, or corporate communications consultancy environment
* 4+ years experience at leading teams. Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and unite teams.

* Highest standards of copy editing and writing skills

* Natural ability to identify core insights and intelligence to drive communications outcomes

* Quick-wittedness and keen to learn new methodologies, tools and ways of working

* Fast learner with attention for detail and excellent time-management skills

* Expert in social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, TikTok, Snap, Pinterest, Vine, YouTube, Instagram, and other emerging platforms

* Aptitude for building and leveraging business resources and processes to ensure the team works effectively

* Excellent communication, presentation and client management skills when crafting internal and client correspondence, communication plans, new business proposals, etc.

* Innovative, proactive and hands-on approach to providing clients with creative solutions to address their challenges

Job Category: Storyful - Creative / Operations

About Us

Storyful is the worlds social media intelligence agency.

Founded by Irish journalists as the first social media newswire, Storyful was created out of the need to break the news faster and utilize social content to add context to reporting. Acquired by News Corp in 2013, Storyful has evolved into a premium service for media, brands and communications. We are the leaders in social media contextualization and verification.

We believe social media is the key to a deeper understanding of global events and cultural phenomena. Our goal is to help our partners understand the attitudes, behaviors and emotions behind the conversations and movements shaping the world.

Powered by a unique ability to gather and streamline data from all corners of an increasingly complex media landscape, our team of journalists and researchers deliver clarity in a world of confusion. Our mission is to dig deeper into the nuance inherent in social media to establish context, verify the truth and, ultimately, to help our partners make sense of the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets