ABOUT US:

First & First Consulting is focused on leveraging innovative research methods in order to help our clients make more informed business decisions across branding, product innovation, marketing, and content. The consultancy is built on the idea that strategy should be data-driven and that analytics should tell a story. Our clients include brands such as Meta, Nike, Cash App, and Combs Enterprises.

Our office is located in Brooklyn, NY on the border of Park Slope & Gowanus. This is a hybrid position. COVID-19 vaccination & booster is required.

ABOUT YOU:

• You're a curious person. You're always exploring new trends and cultures, finding interesting intersections between diverse topics
• You're not a data scientist or a mathematician, but you love working with data and have experience in doing so
• You're interested in understanding what influences contribute to consumer engagement and brand success, specifically related to influencer activations, marketing campaigns, and cultural events
• You have an investigative mind and don't rest until you get to the bottom of something
• Strategic thinking excites you and you are enthusiastic about an opportunity to make an impact as part of a growing team
• You enjoy building long-standing relationships with clients
• You've never really felt like you fit into a single box––neither left brained nor right brained, you thrive when balancing creativity with pragmatism
• You're able to start in January 2023

THE ROLE:

The Jr. Analyst role is an entry-level position that focuses on working with retainer clients across industries on both recurring projects and short turnaround asks. You will work with 10+ analytical tools to conduct analyses such as brand perception, influencer vetting, social media listening, audience analyses, owned reporting and more.
The salary range for this role is $60k-$65k.

Specifically, you will be:

• Aggregating, analyzing, and interpreting data based on a wide variety of data sources, including social listening, syndicated survey data, search behaviors, newsletters, trend reports, etc.
• Curating quantitative and qualitative data to create reports and presentations using Google/Apple/Microsoft Suites
• Focusing on quantitative research to deliver strategic recommendations based on your research findings
• Communicating insights and recommendations to clients in a clear and actionable way, both verbally and in writing

A portion of this role includes analysis of social media posts published by consumers (and bots). As such, individuals in this role may occasionally be exposed to explicit social media content while conducting their day-to-day responsibilities.The ideal candidate is someone who would feel comfortable analyzing this type of content and is confident in their ability to do so with maturity. While this isn't a substantial component of the job, it is one that we believe applicants should be aware of prior to applying.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Requires strong Google Sheets / Excel (e.g., vlookups, pivot tables, data manipulation, conditional formatting), PowerPoint, and Google Suite skills
• Talent for synthesizing large quantities of information from a variety of data and sources in a cohesive manner
• Strong understanding of statistics and comfort with math
• A love for telling stories with data and a knack for communicating your findings in concise written language
• Enjoys jumping into multiple projects and is comfortable with problem solving through ambiguity
• Exceptional time management skills and comfortable in a dynamic, fast paced environment working under deadlines
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Strong presentation skills
• Open and receptive to receiving and providing feedback

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• Hybrid work model, with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office and with options for remote weeks and one remote month a year
• Education stipend program
• Commuter reimbursement
• Full neutralization of your carbon footprint
• Wellbeing platform that provides discounted access to gyms/fitness studios, mental wellness apps, nutrition services, and financial wellbeing tools
• Premium healthcare plans
• Participation in company SIMPLE IRA program with matching
• New business and employee referral bonuses
• Monthly team bonding events, weekly team happy hours, and regular lunch & learns
• Generous paid vacation, including the week between Christmas and New Years
• A super cute office dog and an overall fun culture

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At First & First Consulting, we believe that when people feel respected and supported they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. That's why we're building a culture where differences are valued. Having these values inherent to our core allow us to extend them outward and create a positive impact on our clients, partners, and industry community.