Data and Insights Executive

Zeno Group is the fiercely independent and global, integrated communications agency, born from PR. We bring together the boldest and brightest talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our "Fearless Pursuit of the Unexpected," we push the boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry’s most coveted awards including the 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency of the Year, 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America and a three-time winner of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work. Zeno has also been previously recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.

Job Description:

Data and Insights Executive

We are seeking an experienced, culturally curious, highly motivated and detail-oriented Data and Insights Executive to join our growing Intelligence team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about uncovering market trends to influence strategy and operations on behalf of our clients who are some of the world’s leading brands.

Key Responsibilities

Data Research and Analysis

• Regularly collect data from a range of sources, ensuring accuracy and relevance as it pertains to a particular client

• Analyse the data collected to identify emerging trends, potential risks and opportunities

• Get familiar with the rapidly changing world of GEO/AEO and how consumers are using those LLMs to determine what brands are best for them

• Create detailed and insightful reports, using our Enterprise AI tool, for external and internal stakeholders, summarising key findings and offering actionable recommendations

• Undertake ad-hoc research requests using the tools provided

Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor news coverage and social media mentions relevant to client work and brefs

• Undertake ad-hoc monitoring requests due to changes in the market

Competitor Benchmarking:

• Conduct benchmarking reports to help the company understand its competitive standing

Support the wider Intelligence Team:

• Assist in providing data-backed insights that inform the development of strategic campaigns and initiatives

• Present findings, sometimes direct to clients, in a clear and accessible format (PDFs, graphs, graphics, presentations and dashboards)

• Support new business projects with key data slides for presentation

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Team Player: Ability to communicate and collaborate across teams and departments

• Analytical Skills: Proficient in interpreting data, identifying trends and translating findings into actionable insights

• Experience: 3 to 4 years’ experience in data analysis, or a similar role (internships included)

• Knowledge, and interest, of how to leverage AI systems to produce board room ready findings

• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for accuracy when collecting content for, reporting and presenting data

• Time Management: Strong independence and organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesise full length news articles into clear and concise snippets for an executive audience 

Desirable Skills

• Curiosity and an interest in culture and current affairs

• Curiosity and an interest in how technology can be leveraged to understand people

• Experience in the agency world, in data mining, media or social media analytics on behalf of clients

• Knowledge of data visualisation tools such as Looker Studio or Power BI

• Interest or background in public relations, communications or marketing

• Tech-savvy: Experience with monitoring tools (e.g. ideally Muck Rack, Cision, Signal AI, Meltwater, Talkwalker, Morning Consult) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and data visualisation tools 

• Experience or knowledge of conducting GEO assessments and common GEO platforms (e.g. Profound, Blue Fish AI, Meltwater Gen AI Lens, etc.)

Salary - £33K - £35K DOE plus a great range of Benefits.

Level 04

The Green Machine

We are a rapidly-growing agency that provides opportunities to learn, develop skills and collaborate with colleagues at all levels across our global network.

Ask us about Zeno’s Day of Play, Zeno Gives Back (our global day of service), Fearless University, office happy hours and more. We are always looking for diverse talent who can bring great energy to our teams and our business.

About Us

A Fiercely Independent Agency Zeno is an award-winning, global integrated communications agency, born from PR, operating across North America, Europe and Asia.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Zeno is – and always will be – for everyone. We are committed to fostering a global, diverse workforce where all employees feel valued, included and empowered. What sets Zeno apart is the people who comprise the agency – the unique perspectives, the varied worldviews and the impactful empathy – who are dedicated to driving positive change.

To support our diverse workforce, we created safe-space communities to connect with others who share similar backgrounds, experiences, identities, etc. These resources include: Black Voices, Zin Miedo (Latinx), PRide at Zeno (LGBTQ+), Asian-cy (Asian and Pacific Islander), Zeno Village (working parents), Freshmen Homeroom (Intern, AAE, AE) and Healthy Minds (mental wellbeing).

Act Together Initiative

To reinforce our commitments to DE&I and take action against systemic racism, Zeno launched ‘Act Together’ in 2020. The initiative is reflective of our shared responsibility to undertake the hard work that brings about real, positive outcomes within Zeno and the broader communications industry.

The strengthened infrastructure and resources we put in place ensures that DE&I effectively informs everything we do. Act Together remains central to who we are and how we show up with the goal of lasting change. We will not waver in prioritizing this important work.