Data Research Analyst – Ruder Finn India

Company: Ruder Finn India
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote, India
Experience: 4+ Years
Department: Emerging Technology & Analytics
Industry: Public Relations / Digital Analytics / Communications

About Ruder Finn India

Ruder Finn India is part of Ruder Finn, a global communications and public relations agency. Its Emerging Technology & Analytics team combines research, data, technology, and storytelling to help brands understand audiences, identify trends, and make informed business decisions.

About the Role

Ruder Finn India is hiring a Data Research Analyst to join its Emerging Technology & Analytics team. The role focuses on research and analytics supporting new business initiatives and client engagements across Consumer, Technology, and Healthcare sectors.

The successful candidate will work on earned media analysis, social listening, influencer identification, data modeling, predictive analytics, web analytics, and data visualization. The role also involves translating data into clear insights and strategic recommendations for account teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and optimization areas.
• Support weekly trend reporting covering social media and cultural developments.
• Manage ad hoc monitoring and crisis reporting related to media events and their potential impact.
• Conduct research and analysis using social listening and media intelligence platforms.
• Advise account teams on opportunities and insights identified through data.
• Support earned media analysis, influencer identification, and social media analytics.
• Contribute to data modeling and predictive analytics projects.
• Develop compelling data visualizations and communicate findings through strong storytelling.
• Connect analytical findings to client and business objectives.
• Guide and support Junior Analysts through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with account teams and senior technology and analytics leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in analytics and insights.
• Agency experience is preferred.
• Experience with social listening and media intelligence platforms such as:
  • Talkwalker
  • Brandwatch
  • Meltwater
  • Quid
• Ability to create and work with complex Boolean search queries.
• Experience with paid social media advertising reporting.
• Experience working with consumer-facing brands is preferred.
• Strong writing, communication, and data storytelling skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented and dependable when working under pressure.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to demonstrate leadership potential.

Key Skills

Data Analytics | Social Listening | Media Analytics | Earned Media Analysis | Social Media Analytics | Data Visualization | Data Storytelling | Predictive Analytics | Web Analytics | Boolean Queries | Influencer Research | KPI Reporting | Paid Social Reporting | Trend Analysis

Job Details

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply for the Data Research Analyst – Ruder Finn India position through the company’s recruitment process.