Senior Writer/Analyst, Ad Tech & AI Briefings

About the role

We are hiring a Senior Writer/Analyst to lead our ad tech and AI content for our subscription newsletter team at EMARKETER. The ideal candidate is an analyst or practitioner with a background in writing and analysis centered on advertising or adtech, preferably with a few years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, research, and produce insightful and data-driven content in daily newsletter products on the intersections of tech, AI, and marketing.
• Create forward-looking original insights to guide client decision-making on trends, disruptions, and challenges.
• Create engaging data-centric charts and graphics that support your analysis and help tell stories.
• Ensure all deliverables include sharp data analytics, meet our high quality standards, publish on schedule, and provide actionable insights that help clients get their jobs done.
• Deliver tightly structured, insightful and actionable reports (~5-6 per year) and presentations tailored to the key needs of our audience.
• Provide constructive peer feedback to fellow analysts across the marketing, media and ad tech team as they develop and produce stories.
• Engage proactively with the industry community through social media like LinkedIn, at major conferences, and in the media.
• Represent EMARKETER at conferences, webinars, and in media as an industry thought leader.
• Join sales calls on an ad hoc basis to talk about your research.
• Deliver on sponsored and paid presentations, webinars and podcasts as needed.

Qualifications

• Background in a role involving writing and analysis centered on advertising or adtech (e.g., market research, data-driven journalism, consulting).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines and quick turnaround times.
• Public speaking experience with client presentations, industry events, media appearances and/or webinars.
• Expertise in creating and delivering memorable, story-driven presentations.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize as assignments shift in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional writing, charting, data comparison, and analysis skills.

Skills

• Data-focused analyst with the ability to quickly sort through masses of data, find interesting trends, and convey them in a digestible way.
• Visual storyteller with a sharp eye for data and the ability to translate complex data sets into compelling visualizations that anchor and elevate our stories.
• Innovator who challenges the status quo, pilots new formats, and identifies untapped coverage opportunities.
• Team player who thrives in a fast-paced and rapidly changing collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Base salary: $100,000-$110,000 (dependent on skills, experience, and competencies)
• Unlimited PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 16 weeks of parental leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Matched and vested 401k plan
• Access to resources for financial planning guidance, family planning services, mental health reach-out, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Additional benefits include commuter benefits, phone reimbursement, gym membership discounts, and more

Pay

Salary for the role is commensurate with experience and depends on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. US pay range: $100,000 - $110,000 USD

About EMARKETER

EMARKETER is the world's leading research company focused on digital transformation. We hire people who are passionate about providing business leaders with actionable data and insights in the areas of digital marketing and advertising, media, retail and ecommerce, financial services, healthcare, and more. Our clients, who rely on our content to make informed decisions, include top global brands within Fortune 1000 companies, as well as smaller firms striving to compete in a digital age. At EMARKETER, we pride ourselves on an inclusive work environment and continuously strive for diversity of thought, identity, and experience while encouraging growth and providing support to team members throughout the organization.