Vice President, Media Intelligence (Communications Analytics)

TL;DR

Vice President, Media Intelligence (Communications/Analytics): Leading complex media analysis programs and secondary research to provide strategic insights on reputation, competitive positioning, and communications effectiveness. Focus on translating complex media data into compelling narratives and leveraging AI-enabled analytics tools to enhance capabilities.

Location: Onsite in Washington DC, Chicago, or New York, USA

Salary: $99,000–$150,000

Company

hirify.global is the world’s largest independent, family-run communications firm, with over 6,000 employees across 60 offices globally, focused on making an impact through stories.

What you will do

• Lead complex media intelligence and secondary research programs, including ongoing monitoring and competitive intelligence.
• Translate complex media data into clear, compelling narratives and strategic recommendations for senior clients.
• Serve as a senior client-facing lead, partnering closely with agency and client teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor on earned media performance, reputation risk, and whitespace opportunities.
• Manage and mentor junior- and mid-level staff, developing their secondary research skillset.
• Support new business efforts by contributing to proposals, scopes, and thought leadership.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in media intelligence, market research, analytics, or communications research, ideally within an agency or consultancy.
• Deep expertise in earned media measurement and social listening methodologies.
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-market client engagements and presenting insights to senior-level clients.
• Demonstrated people management experience, including developing and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to translate data into strategic insights and executive-ready storytelling.
• Strong familiarity with media monitoring and analytics tools (e.g., Talkwalker, Brandwatch, Meltwater, Cision).

Nice to have

• Experience applying AI-enabled analytics tools to improve the efficiency, scale, and depth of media intelligence deliverables.

Culture & Benefits

• Relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging.
• Offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Provides annual bonuses, paid time off, travel assistance, and wellness programming.
• Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and a culture built on understanding and respect.
• Focuses on growing people, inviting differences, and making a meaningful impact through work.