Associate Consultant, Strategy & Intelligence

Job Reference Code: CMCLLP-CCCON-2402

Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping client strategies, providing actionable insights, and driving data-driven decision-making processes. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking individual passionate about research, intelligence gathering, and strategic planning within the fast-paced PR and strategic communications industry.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth market, industry, and competitive research to inform client strategies and organizational decisions.
• Analyze data from multiple sources, including digital media analytics, market reports, and surveys, to generate actionable insights.
• Develop strategic recommendations to enhance client reputation, visibility, and engagement in line with communication goals.
• Monitor trends in public relations, communications, and emerging markets to identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with account managers and creative teams to translate intelligence into innovative campaign strategies.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate findings and recommendations effectively.
• Contribute to the development of proprietary tools and methodologies for strategic analysis and forecasting.
• Support new business development efforts with research and strategic insights for proposals and pitches.

Reporting/Supervisory Lines

Reporting To: The Lead Partner directly and indirectly through a designated team member.

Working Relationships: Managing Partner, other Partners, Team Leads, and other members of the team as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Communications, Data Analytics, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• 2–4 years of experience in strategy, business intelligence, or market research, preferably in PR, communications, or a related industry.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information succinctly.
• Knowledge of PR metrics, media monitoring tools (e.g., Meltwater, Brandwatch), and digital analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Creative problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Competency & Skill Requirements

• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse media coverage, public sentiment, and crisis impact to provide strategic recommendations.
• Calm Under Pressure: Ability to remain composed and effective under pressure, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. Ability to anticipate potential crises and develop proactive plans.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, media, and stakeholders.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, during crisis situations.
• Display of Professionalism: High degree of professionalism and good business etiquette, digital-savvy, broad-minded, flexible, empathetic, persistent, candid yet diplomatic, discreet, good sense of humour.

Remuneration

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on exciting and impactful projects.
• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Be part of a growing and innovative team.

Note to Applicants

Quoting the job reference code, interested applicants are required to send their resumes detailing their experience qualifications, and interest to: recruitment@cmcconnect.com on or before January 31, 2025.