ABOUT US

First & First Consulting is focused on leveraging innovative research methods in order to help our clients make more informed business decisions across branding, product innovation, marketing, and content. The consultancy is built on the idea that strategy should be data-driven and that analytics should tell a story. Our clients include brands such as Meta, Nike, Cash App, and Hinge.

Our office is located in Brooklyn, NY on the border of Park Slope & Gowanus.

THE ROLE

The Jr. Strategy & Analytics Consultant role is an entry-level position that focuses on working with both ad-hoc and retainer clients across industries on large, in-depth projects. You will work with 10+ analytical tools to conduct analyses such as brand perception, social media listening, audience segmentations, campaign reporting, and more.

Specifically, you will be:

• Aggregating, analyzing, and interpreting data based on a wide variety of data sources, including social listening, syndicated survey data, owned channel data, search behaviors, primary research, etc.

• Undertaking complex data analysis to provide insights answering client business questions

• Curating large sets of quantitative and qualitative data and creating reports and presentations using Google/Apple iWork Suite/Microsoft Suites

• Making strategic recommendations based on your combination of qualitative and quantitative research findings

• Communicating insights and recommendations to clients in a clear and actionable way

• The salary range for this role is $60k-$65k.

• The desired start date is January, 2025.

A portion of this role includes analysis of social media posts published by consumers (and bots). As such, individuals in this role may occasionally be exposed to explicit social media content while conducting their day-to-day responsibilities.The ideal candidate has the capability to analyze this type of content professionally and approach it with maturity. While this isn't a substantial component of the job, it is one that we believe applicants should be aware of prior to applying.

ABOUT YOU

• You're not a data scientist or a mathematician, but you love working with data and have experience in doing so
• You're interested in understanding how social media influences businesses
• You're a curious person. You like to understand people and what motivates them
• Strategic thinking excites you and you are enthusiastic about an opportunity to make an impact as part of a growing team
• You enjoy client interactions, including presenting and public speaking
• You've never really felt like you fit into a single box––neither left brained nor right brained, you thrive when balancing creativity with pragmatism
• You enjoy jumping into a variety of projects and are comfortable with problem solving through ambiguity

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Requires strong Google Sheets / Excel (e.g., vlookups, pivot tables, data manipulation, conditional formatting), PowerPoint, and Google Suite skills
• Talent for synthesizing large quantities of information from a variety of data and sources in a cohesive manner
• Strong understanding of statistics and comfort with math
• A love for telling stories with data and a knack for communicating your findings
• Exceptional time management skills and comfortable in a dynamic, fast paced environment working under deadlines
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Open and receptive to receiving and providing feedback

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• Hybrid work model, with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office and with options for remote weeks and one remote month a year
• Education stipend program
• Work-related travel reimbursement
• Wellbeing platform that provides discounted access to gyms/fitness studios, mental wellness apps, nutrition services, and financial wellbeing tools
• Premium healthcare plans
• Participation in company SIMPLE IRA program with matching
• New business and employee referral bonuses
• Regular team bonding events, team happy hours, and lunch & learns
• Generous paid vacation, including the week between Christmas & New Years
• A super cute office dog and an overall fun culture

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

First & First Consulting is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team, and to creating and maintaining a working environment that is inclusive and welcoming.