Job Description

ABOUT US

First & First Consulting is focused on leveraging innovative research methods in order to help our clients make more informed business decisions across branding, product innovation, marketing, and content. The consultancy is built on the idea that strategy should be data-driven and that analytics should tell a story. Our clients include brands such as Meta, Nike, Cash App, and Regeneron.

Our office is located in Brooklyn, NY on the border of Park Slope & Gowanus.

THE ROLE

The Jr. Research & Analytics Consultant role is an entry-level position that focuses on working with both ad-hoc and retainer clients across industries on large, in-depth projects. You will work with 10+ analytical tools to conduct analyses such as brand health tracking, survey analysis, social media listening, audience segmentations, concept testing, and more.

The salary range for this role is $60k-$65k.

In this role, you will be:

• Aggregating, analyzing, and interpreting data based on a wide variety of data sources, including social listening, primary survey data, syndicated survey data, owned channel data, etc.
• Writing, programming, and analyzing complex custom surveys
• Undertaking complex data analysis to provide insights answering client business questions via reports and presentations using Google/Apple iWork, Suite/Microsoft Suites
• Making strategic recommendations based on your combination of qualitative and quantitative research findings
• Communicating insights and recommendations to clients in a clear and actionable way

A portion of this role includes analysis of social media posts published by consumers (and bots). As such, individuals in this role may occasionally be exposed to explicit social media content while conducting their day-to-day responsibilities. The ideal candidate has the capability to analyze this type of content professionally and approach it with maturity. While this isn't a substantial component of the job, it is one that we believe applicants should be aware of prior to applying.

ABOUT YOU

• You're not a data scientist or a mathematician, but you love working with data and have experience in doing so
• You're interested in understanding how social media and consumer insights influence businesses, in terms of products, relevancy, and influence
• You enjoy client interactions, including presenting and public speaking
• You've never really felt like you fit into a single box––neither left brained nor right brained, you thrive when balancing creativity with pragmatism
• You enjoy jumping into a variety of projects and are comfortable with problem solving through ambiguity

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Requires strong Google Sheets / Excel (e.g., vlookups, pivot tables, data manipulation, conditional formatting), PowerPoint, and Google Suite skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Talent for synthesizing large quantities of information from a variety of data and sources in a cohesive manner
• Uses and has in-depth understanding of key social media platforms
• A love for telling stories with data and a knack for communicating your findings
• Exceptional time management skills and comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment working under deadlines
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Open and receptive to receiving and providing feedback

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

• Hybrid work model, with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office and with options for remote weeks and one remote month a year
• Education stipend program
• Work-related travel reimbursement
• Premium healthcare plans
• Participation in company SIMPLE IRA program with matching
• New business and employee referral bonuses
• Regular team bonding events, team happy hours, and lunch & learns
• Generous paid vacation, including the week between Christmas and New Years

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

First & First Consulting is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team, and to creating and maintaining a working environment that is inclusive and welcoming.

USE OF AI IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS

First & First Consulting maintains a strict policy prohibiting the use of ChatGPT or any other AI tool to complete or substantially assist with any portion of an application or interview response for this position. Applicants found to have used AI tools in this capacity at any stage of the hiring process will be disqualified from consideration.

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