Insights Strategist Senior

7 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Engage Video Group Full time

About Engage Video Group

We're a technology-driven social media video business, dedicated to unlocking the power of data and creativity to deliver compelling content that resonates with audiences worldwide. Our expertise spans partnerships with global corporations, including Unilever and NESTLÉ, and the development of the largest food and recipe social media platform in Africa, Foodies of SA.

Recently, we've expanded our reach beyond food, leveraging our unique tech stack to support brands in various categories achieve high-impact messaging on social platforms. Our portfolio includes notable clients such as Philips, Simba, Vaseline, HomeChoice, Takealot, and Mr D.

Our Vision

We strive to revolutionise the advertising industry by creating optimised content that aligns with audience interests, reducing ad-centric pollution and customer mistrust. Through real-time testing and data-driven insights, we ensure our work is both effective and engaging.

Our Culture

We pride ourselves on being a dynamic startup at heart, driving innovation through collaboration and creativity. Our team of experts prioritises teamwork over ego, fostering a fun and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued.

Where You Fit In

We're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for the advertising space and its potential to drive meaningful impact. If you're exceptional in your field and committed to delivering high-quality work, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Overview:

The Senior Analyst plays a vital role within the reporting team, responsible for overseeing the creation of high-quality client-facing reports and leading strategic data analysis efforts. This involves taking ownership of complex campaigns and larger clients, collaborating across departments, and ensuring both quantitative and qualitative insights are effectively communicated to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Advanced Reporting & Insight Generation:
    • Lead the creation of comprehensive reports for high-priority clients, integrating both quantitative and qualitative insights to craft impactful narratives.
    • Ensure reports are aligned with client & brand objectives, providing actionable recommendations to drive future strategies.
  2. Data Analysis & Trend Identification:
    • Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform client strategies and internal decision-making.
    • Leverage advanced analytical techniques to generate deeper insights, focusing on ROI, campaign performance, and business impact.
    • Stay updated with industry trends and benchmark data, incorporating these into insights that enhance client reporting and strategy.
  3. Reporting Framework Development:
    • Support senior leadership in building and regularly reviewing the reporting framework, including cadence, processes, and scoping achievable timelines (in collaboration with the Delivery team).
  4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership:
    • Support senior leadership in leading cross-functional collaboration efforts, facilitating strong working relationships between the Reporting team, Sales, Creative, and Data Science teams.
    • Present reports and insights to internal teams and clients, ensuring the strategic value of the data is clearly understood.
  5. Mentoring & Development:
    • Provide mentorship and guidance to peers and junior members, helping them refine their analytical skills and storytelling abilities.
    • Review and provide feedback on reports, ensuring they meet high standards of accuracy, insight, and clarity before submission to clients.
    • Play a critical role in building a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging learning, development, and excellence across the team.

Requirements:

  • Advanced Data Analysis: Expertise in analysing complex data sets, identifying trends, and generating actionable insights.
  • Report Writing & Storytelling: Strong experience in crafting compelling narratives that translate data into meaningful client insights.
  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Ability to lead and coordinate efforts across teams, ensuring insights are accurately integrated.
  • Mentorship & Leadership: Proven ability to mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
  • Presentation Skills: Confident and clear communicator, capable of presenting insights to both clients and internal stakeholders.

Desired Attributes:

  • Strategic Thinker: Able to think beyond the data and understand its implications for broader business strategy.
  • Collaborative Leader: A natural leader who encourages teamwork, innovation, and a results-driven approach.
  • Client-Focused: Strong understanding of client needs, always aiming to exceed expectations through insightful and actionable reports.
  • Continuous Learner: Constantly seeking to improve through staying on top of industry trends, new technologies, and best practices.

Other Details:

  • Location: Cape Town
  • Type: Full-time
  • Start date: As soon as possible


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