Senior Research Analyst (Motorsports and Formula 1)

Location: United Kingdom; candidates must already be based in the country of employment. Hybrid role.

Company

hirify.global, part of Cision, provides consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions through products including hirify.global, CisionOne, and PR Newswire.

What you will do

• Deliver day-to-day analytics and reporting for a major automotive client focused on motorsports and Formula 1.
• Manage media content ingestion and coding while maintaining data accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
• Prepare reports using data visualisation, qualitative analysis, and insight development.
• Create and adapt customised reporting templates and approaches for client needs.
• Provide recommendations on content strategy, media outreach, and influencer activity.
• Present clear, actionable insights and collaborate with analysts, team leads, managers, and client stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in brand or consumer research, media analysis, or data/statistical analysis.
• Experience with motorsports clients or a strong demonstrated interest in Formula 1.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, communication, presentation, and project-management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, plus experience with data analysis and Boolean query logic.
• Experience working directly with clients and managing projects end to end.

Nice to have

• Experience with social research methods, unstructured data, Boolean searches, and hirify.global or similar platforms.
• Interest in the communications and PR industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on curiosity, innovation, inclusion, and professional development.
• Group personal pension scheme and life assurance.
• Healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, virtual GP, and employee assistance programme.
• Gym subsidy, Cycle to Work scheme, discounted dining, eye care test, and retail discounts.