Freelance Insights Director (AI)

Location: Remote, or hybrid in New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago, United States.

Company

hirify.global combines data and analytics, strategy, technology, and creativity to build Social Age brands for blue-chip clients through an integrated social transformation offering.

What you will do

• Lead research plans, measurement methodologies, and cross-channel analysis frameworks.
• Develop KPI, target-setting, and performance-evaluation frameworks.
• Synthesize social listening, platform analytics, and audience research into actionable narratives.
• Act as a senior client-facing partner, refine briefs, shape insight solutions, and present findings.
• Oversee reports, briefs, presentations, and research deliverables while supporting new business pitches.
• Use AI-driven analytics and generative tools, and mentor Senior Managers and Analysts.

Requirements

• 7–9 years of experience in insights, analytics, research, or digital measurement, ideally in an agency environment.
• Advanced expertise in social listening tools, social and digital analytics platforms, and audience research tools such as GWI.
• Experience developing research methodologies, measurement frameworks, and cross-channel performance reporting.
• Strong analytical ability and skill in translating data into stories that influence strategy and creative thinking.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with exceptional attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with statistical tools, SQL, Python, or R.

Culture & Benefits

• Temporary freelance contract covering the Insights Director during parental leave.
• Work is available remotely or in a hybrid arrangement in New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago.
• Inclusive equal-opportunities environment focused on diversity, creativity, understanding, and respect.
• Work with a global organization of more than 200 people across 12 offices.