Junior Data Strategist

Publicis Groupe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advertising agency is seeking a Junior Data Strategist to uncover insights and drive strategy. You will conduct research, collaborate with teams, and produce actionable reports. The ideal candidate has a passion for data and strong communication skills. Benefits include flexible working, wellness support, and generous family policies. This position is based in Greater London and offers a hybrid working model, incorporating both office and remote work opportunities.

Benefits

WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity

Reflection Days

24/7 helpline (HELP@HAND)

Family friendly policies

Flexible working with additional birthday day off

Local discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of audience and client industry trends.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high reliability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative consumer research.
• Translate insights into creative briefs and strategies.
• Build effective client relationships.
• Independently manage small projects.

Skills

Creative thinking

Curiosity

Problem solving

Professional communication

Data analysis

Job description

Overview

The role in a nutshell

Are you fascinated by human behaviour, the stories data can tell, and how insights drive brilliant strategies? Do you love digging deep into audiences, unearthing cultural truths, and exploring the nuances of subcultures?

We are looking for a Junior Data Strategist who thrives at the intersection of numbers and narrative. You will interrogate data, uncover profound insights, and translate complex findings into crystal clear, actionable strategies. Your work investigating subcultures, dissecting trends, crafting reports, and contributing to creative briefs will be the bedrock for impactful campaigns.

Collaborate with creative and account teams to transform raw data into strategic fuel. This role is for a curious, analytical mind eager to solve puzzles and grow your strategic prowess in a dynamic agency environment.

Research, Insights & Analytics

• Lead qualitative and quantitative consumer research, including secondary research on audiences and trends
• Lead effectiveness measurement and data analytics across multiple data types and models
• Lead use of the proprietary insight tools to uncover actionable insights, distinct strategic territories and creative opportunities
• Identify key facts and insights to inform communication narratives, strategy, and creative direction
• Produce insight reports with clear recommendations to inform strategy and campaign execution
• Interrogate data briefs and translate insights into practical application
• Support senior team members by sourcing, refining, and delivering research and data

Strategy, Creative & Briefing

• Write creative briefs with senior guidance
• Ensure insights are effectively translated into strategy and creative territories and direction
• Collaborate closely with creative and account service teams to ensure communication solutions are creative and based on compelling strategies
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the briefing process and its role in successful delivery

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted and reliable support across a wide range of activities
• Build and maintain effective one to one client relationships through professional communication
• Proactively work to understand and align with client goals
• Deliver high quality client ready work and documentation
• Provide regular updates and reporting to senior stakeholders

Project Delivery & Ways of Working

• Independently manage small projects with direction
• Ensure work is delivered on time, to a high standard, and with strong attention to detail
• Maintain quality and accuracy across all client and external communications
• Use initiative to progress and complete tasks efficiently

Responsibilities

Creative Thinking & Problem Solving: Creative, curious thinker with a solution oriented mindset

Collaboration & Communication: Proactive, clear, and professional communicator

Ownership & Professionalism: Highly reliable, meticulous, and quality conscious, goes above and beyond junior level expectations to deliver added value, takes ownership of tasks and follows through to completion

Audience, Industry, Trend & Commercial Awareness

Passion for audience and client industry trends, including subcultures and customer segments

Good understanding of the communications landscape and employee experience

Confident with basic financial processes and able to support junior team members

Actively develops knowledge of finance, agency processes, and best practices

Growth & Values

Committed to continuous self development and upskilling

Acts as a DEI champion and role model for inclusive behaviours

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Additional information

MSL has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day to day work and create time to focus on your well being and self care
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please note we are inclusive and supportive of candidates from all backgrounds. Consider this a formal notice that we are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to fair hiring practices.