INSIGHT MANAGER About Our Insight Team Our Insight team sits at the heart of UM embedded into the broader Planning Strategy discipline. We help clients understand their markets, identify competitive opportunities, and unlock growth through research-driven knowledge. We're methodology-agnostic problem-solvers who combine quantitative rigor with qualitative depth.

Beyond client projects, we publish thought leadership that examines representation, identity, and advertising's role in systemic change—challenging our industry to do better.

About The Role

We're seeking an Insight Manager to lead our brand tracking and ad-hoc research portfolio. This is an individual contributor role where you'll own projects end-to-end—from proposal design through to client presentation—while building strong client relationships and delivering insights that drive real business impact.

Responsibilities

, Q, SPSS, Qualtrics) Create insightful, visually engaging reports and presentations that go "beyond the bar chart" Strategic Contribution Identify and develop thought-leadership research to build UM's market reputation Introduce new research methodologies and demonstrate how our tools add value to media planning Support agency new business pitches with research thinking Run internal workshops to enrich agency output and foster data-informed culture Deputize for the Insight Director when needed The Person We're Looking For Essential Experience Skills Quantitative research experience ideally from a media agency, market research firm, or client-side research role Hands-on experience managing and running continuous market research tracking studies, ensuring accurate project management and reporting.