Associate Director, Research

Breakwater Strategy | Washington, DC, US

Washington, DC

Salary: Other / Not Specified

- Design, launch and oversee quantitative and qualitative research projects
- Manage domestic and global research vendors, budgets and timelines
- Analyze and synthesize results into actionable and strategic findings and recommendations
- Advise internal teams and clients on projects, strategy and industry best practices
- Collaborate with internal Breakwater team members and facilitate internal activities

- At least 5 years of experience in market, consumer, or public affairs/opinion research or an advanced degree in psychology, marketing, marketing research etc.
- International research experience
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and work ethic
- Strong writer and analytical thinker
- Adaptable and can multitask in the face of new and competing conditions and deadlines
- Extremely organized and detailed-oriented
- Collaborative and team player, but able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint
- Experience with Keynote, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator a plus
- Experience with SPSS, STATA or other statistical analysis software a plus
- Familiarity with social analytic tools (e.g. Brandwatch, Sysomos, Spredfast, etc.)
- Agency or consulting experience preferred

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@breakwaterstrategy.com. Please reference “Associate Director, Research” in the subject line of your email.

BWS is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin or age.

Breakwater Strategy

Breakwater Strategy is seeking an Associate Director to join its growing team of talented strategic communications advisors in Washington DC and New York City. At Breakwater, we believe that research and insights are the cornerstone for any business, brand or communication strategy. This person will collaborate with senior staff and clients on research endeavors to identify objectives, manage multiple projects from beginning to end, and translate results into actionable recommendations to answer the client’s challenge and drive decisions. S/he will be curious about and fascinated by people and data and bring a consultative attitude and approach to conducting research. We move quickly, work hard and have fun. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a candidate looking to be a part of a communications start-up doing big things. We look forward to hearing from you.

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