Research And Insights Consultant

The Opportunity: Get the Best of Both Worlds Are you a Research and Insights consultant with 2-5 years experience looking for an opportunity that offers the strategic depth of a client-side role without sacrificing the project variety and development of an agency? We’re looking for a Research and Insights Consultant to step into a unique dual role that offers the best of both worlds: ● Internal client-side partner (ACM) : You'll act as a strategic partner to our diverse commercial, editorial, marketing, and Agri divisions, providing high-quality, strategic guidance. You'll play a key part in high-profile annual studies, including the Heartbeat of Australia research (https://www.canberratimes.com.au/heartbeat/). ● External client-servicing (Australian Regional Insights) : You'll work with external clients through our integrated market research division, Australian Regional Insights, providing access to and insights on rural, regional, and agricultural Australians. (https://www.australianregionalinsights.com.au/). In this role, you will be crucial to supporting strategic decision-making for both ACM and our external clients. What You'll Be Doing: End-to-End Project Ownership Reporting to the Research & Insights Director, you will support in managing research projects from brief through to completion, focusing on full end-to-end project management. Your responsibilities will include: ● Project Leadership: Managing and coordinating all aspects of a research project, including methodology, design, fieldwork, analysis, and reporting. ● Quantitative Expertise: Applying strong proficiency in quantitative methods, including questionnaire design, survey scripting (in Qualtrics), data analysis techniques, and fieldwork preparation. ● Insight Delivery: Designing and delivering engaging, strategic reports and presentations to both internal stakeholders and external clients. ● Qualitative interest: Experience in qualitative methodologies would also be an advantage, particularly in discussion guide development, interview moderation and qualitative analysis techniques. About You You will have come from a market research agency or insights background and are looking for an opportunity to leverage your skills in a client-side role, without losing the development and project variety agency life brings. You’ll have strong organisational skills, and a knack for seeing the story within the data. Ideally, you’ll have: ● 2–5 years’ experience in a market research or insights role ● Strong Project Management skills ● Proficiency in data analysis and insight generation ● A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., market research, business, psychology) ● Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) ● Experience with Q Research Software ● Experience or a strong interest in qualitative methodologies. If you thrive by working collaboratively and want to actively participate in developing a strong team culture, which enables Australian Community Media (ACM) to build a modern, stronger rural and regional media network then please apply. ACM and What we Offer A career at ACM is a chance to write your own story and help make a difference with your ideas, energy, and skills. We are Australia's largest independent media organisation, made up of more than 100 leading rural and regional news brands. From the Canberra Times to the Newcastle Herald, our trusted brands have been setting the agenda in Australia’s key regional population centres for more than 180 years. Our employees also enjoy the following benefits: Lifestyle discounts - Flare benefits, digital subscriptions, novated leasing and more Competitive Parental Leave Program Financial Study Assistance Make a Difference Next Steps Please press the APPLY button - we can’t wait to hear from you! Our Commitment to Inclusion & Accessibility ACM embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences, and communities we serve. Candidates from all backgrounds will receive equal consideration. Right to Work: Applications will only be considered from candidates with the right to work in Australia. Accommodation: For individuals who need assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please contact the ACM Jobs team at [email protected] . Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.