Analyst

What’s happening?

An amazing opportunity: join a highly creative, multi-disciplined global communications agency and network. What this means: the chance to work on some of the best brands in the world, the ability to draw on all the resources of a top global networked agency, and the chance to work in an entrepreneurial environment.

We are evolving and growing our strategy and analytics function in MENAT as part of our network of 85+ strategists and 150+ analysts worldwide.

This is an exciting time to be part of shaping our strategy and intelligence offer. You will work with some of the world’s biggest brands to unlock the power of earned and add value to culture and communities.

Who do we need?

We are looking for an Analyst to analyze data from multiple sources to navigate exciting client challenges. You will work hand in hand with our Strategy Director and Analytics Manager to develop data and analytics to help us solve fascinating briefs and inform the strategic direction for current clients and new business.

What will you be doing?

• Working with the world’s biggest and award-winning brands in consumer lifestyle, FMCG, automotive, finance, technology, Government and more.
• Collecting and interpreting data from a range of analytics tools. These will include but not be exhaustive of:

-Audience profiles including attitudes, values, behaviors and size of opportunity

-Analysing earned media and social media conversations to track volume, topics, and sentiment to form conclusions

-Market and industry data analysis

-Trends and cultural insights

-Emerging trends through artificial intelligence

• Working alongside a network of Weber Shandwick strategists and analysts globally
• Analyzing results, identifying patterns and forming conclusions to inform strategy and creative
• Reporting and presenting the results back in PowerPoint to the relevant members of the business and to clients
• Collaborating with client teams to connect analytics to creative campaigns and output
• Supporting and training other team members to use insight tools effectively

What do you need to apply for this role?

• 2-4 years’ experience in research, insights, or measurement, ideally within PR, marketing, or brand strategy
• Hands-on with audience insights and any social listening tools like Talkwalker, Brand watch etc.
• Experience preparing insight decks, client-facing reports, and executive summaries, not just raw data.
• Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Data Analytics, or Business.
• Quantitative or data-driven backgrounds (Economics, Statistics, or Data Science) a plus
• Analytical mindset + ability to turn data into narratives through storytelling
• Strong Excel / PowerPoint skills
• Comfortable working across Arabic and English-language media (Arabic proficiency)
• Detail-oriented, fast-moving, and collaborative personality suited to agency culture