Research Analyst

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate.    Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow.    Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you.   

The role

As a Senior Research Analyst, you will support communications measurement and analytics for one of our major automotive clients, with a strong focus on Motorsports and Formula 1. You will play a key role across reporting and data analysis, from managing media content collection and coding to analysing, synthesising and presenting insights from large and complex data sets to support business decisions.

This role requires a high level of accuracy and timeliness, as well as close collaboration with both internal teams and the client. You will respond to questions in real time, provide clear and actionable insights across traditional and social media data, and support ad-hoc research requests as needed.

Duties and responsibilities

The role includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Support the day-to-day delivery of analytics and reporting for the client, working closely with the dedicated analyst team
• Contribute to regular reports using established templates and tools, including data visualisation, qualitative analysis and insight development
• Manage media content ingestion and coding, ensuring data accuracy and consistency, and troubleshooting issues where required
• Ensure the quality and reliability of data, and support its evolution in reporting and planning
• Create and adapt customised reporting templates and approaches to meet client needs
• Provide insight-led recommendations on content strategy, media outreach and influencer activity
• Collaborate with the manager to prioritise tasks and manage workload effectively
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and stakeholders
• Work alongside other analysts and team leads to continue developing analytical and reporting skills

Essential skills and experience