Junior Insight Executive

Company Description

Do you have a passion for media and advertising and love turning numbers into a compelling storyline? Reach is now recruiting for an Insight Executive! The Insight Executive in the Planning & Insight Team is responsible for supporting the commercial division of the business, delivering compelling sales arguments through new and existing research. This role requires someone with a strong grounding in primary and secondary research and has an understanding of consumer behaviour.

So, who are we? 

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express, Daily Star and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as the people and communities we reach. 

Reach Solutions is the commercial team that brings together our editorial output with media agencies and clients, creating strong connections between our valuable audience, content and advertiser brands. Studio Engine sits within Reach Solutions, and it’s our mission to fuel the thinking behind award-winning advertising campaigns. Our team of curious thinkers, planners and researchers are a beacon of knowledge in the industry on what really makes mainstream Britain tick. 

Job Description

• Analysing and interpreting a wide variety of data sets including Pamco, Ipsos Iris, TGI and our own proprietary research
• Support the sales teams by using insight and data to prove the value of our audience to advertisers
• Create presentations using insight and data 
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends
• Supporting other members of the team on research projects including questionnaire design, project management, analysis and reporting 
• Regular reporting for senior management 
• Supporting the business with ad hoc requests for insight 
• Support on training the wider sales floor/teams on relevant tools

Qualifications

• Experience of interpreting quantitative data 
• Digitally minded
• Ability to present insights in an authoritative, engaging and enthusiastic way
• Some experience (although not essential) of syndicated research tools such as TGI and Touchpoints
• Some experience (although not essential) of using and analysing media measurement data e.g. Pamco, Ipsos Iris etc 
• Some knowledge (although not essential) of digital analytic systems such as Adobe or Google Analytics 
• Self-motivated and deadline driven. Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines
• A strong passion for media and advertising with strong communication skills and a team player

Additional Information

• We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;
• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.