Insight Consultant

1225 - Insights Consultant

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

EssenceMediacom:

EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.

Role Summary and Impact

EssenceMediaCom are looking for a Quantitative Insight Consultant to work in our Insight team.   We are an award-winning insight team embedded within the Strategy function at EssenceMediacom. 

As an Insight Consultant, you will play a key part in our team, supporting senior staff, overseeing the work of and line managing a junior team member and working with EssenceMediacom planners and clients alike to ensure that their campaigns are grounded in a true understanding of people and what makes them tick.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.


• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.


• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About You:

• A proven track record in using a range of different quantitative research methods (e.g. brand tracking, campaign evaluation, audience understanding) and experience in using innovative research methods.


• Some knowledge of qualitative research and how qual and quant research work together


• Self-motivation: an ambition to make the ordinary extraordinary and bring the new and different to your work. To be passionate about all things Insight!


• Strong analysis skills, working with data sets to find a clear and compelling story that clearly answers the research objectives and focuses on the actionable, not just the interesting.


• Proven experience in building strong client/internal stakeholder relationships.


• Confidence presenting internally and to clients.


• High level of attention to detail.


• A problem-solving mindset.


• Excellent communications skills – ability to present complex ideas in a clear and engaging way.


• People management experience and/or experience coaching and mentoring junior team members.


• An ability to prioritise and delegate, as well as manage both up and down.


• Whilst direct experience of media and comms research is not necessary, a passion for media, communication and brands is a must.


• Some experience of working with social and behavioural data or a keen interest to learn in these areas.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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