Fleishman-Hillard Inc., one of the world's leading communication agencies, offers strategic counsel to many of the world’s most respected companies through our 80 owned offices across the globe.
Our corporate research team, centralized in the St. Louis headquarters office, conducts research to help develop, monitor, measure and evaluate communications programs at multiple levels to find the most effective communications strategies and approaches for our clients. We link communications with outcomes and, ultimately, business impact. We measure and evaluate: media and blogger outreach; user forums; traditional and social media measurement; target audiences’ opinions and insights using surveys, interviews, and focus groups (both online and face-to-face); changes in perception; and business value related to ROI. We are successful at taking a research-based approach that uses both traditional and digital media to their fullest potential.
Description:
Fleishman-Hillard has an immediate opening for a Director or Vice President to join the research team at the agency’s global headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. We are seeking a seasoned, entrepreneurial research consultant who is an excellent client relationship manager. The successful candidate will develop and manage a portfolio of communications research projects for a diverse range of clients that include public and private companies of all sizes across dozens of industries, not-for-profit organizations, and associations.
This position offers the opportunity to work across several communications disciplines and assignments, such as public affairs campaigns, corporate message development, crisis management, employee communications, and brand positioning. Other specific aspects of the position include:
· Consulting with clients and recommending research designs that address their needs.
· Writing research proposals and developing cost estimates.
· Managing all aspects of a research project, including the project budget.
· Managing a team of research professionals.
· Drafting primary research instruments including survey questionnaires and focus group discussion guides.
· Analyzing data, writing research reports, and delivering oral research presentations.
· Recommending communications solutions based on the research results.
Requirements:
· Minimum of eight years’ experience with a public opinion or research agency that includes doing research work for corporate clients as well as trade associations.
· Bachelor’s degree, at minimum; master’s degree preferred.
· Results-focused approach and willing to go the extra mile for clients.
· Track record of “selling” research to clients and being the primary point person on the project.
· Capable of leading large and small group discussions and giving presentations to a variety of audiences.
· Able to manage a full, varied workload and deliver high-quality work under deadline pressure.
· Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
· Extremely detail-oriented.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
About FH St. Louis:
Fleishman-Hillard’s headquarters in St. Louis is one of the largest communications offices in the country. This office is poised for continued growth and success through a diverse range of capabilities that includes branding communications, corporate communications, consumer and business-to-business marketing, sports, public affairs, healthcare, internal communications, financial communications and investor relations, technology, creative services, and digital communications, in addition to research. The office provides strategic communications services to some of the world’s most respected companies, such as AT&T, Enterprise, Boy Scouts of America, Emerson, UPS, VISA, Papa John’s, Motorola, NFPA, Abbott, and Merck.
Fleishman-Hillard’s reputation for high quality, creativity, and results is the foundation of our distinguished status in the industry. We offer a competitive salary and superb benefits including medical/dental/vision, life/disability insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with a significant company match.
Please click the “Apply Now” button below to apply for this position or to learn more about career opportunities with Fleishman-Hillard. Please do not contact the St. Louis office directly – only resumes submitted by clicking “Apply Now” and applying through the Fleishman-Hillard Careers Web site will be considered.
Fleishman-Hillard is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. M/F/D/V.
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