Director, Insights, Data, and Intelligence (Jewish Advocacy & Initiatives)
Burson
| Company | Burson |
| Category | Data & Analytics |
| Location | New York |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Who we are:
Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com
For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram . More about the role:
Burson is seeking a Director to join our Insights, Data and Intelligence team. This unique and highly specialized role will drive strategic insights work supporting some of the most impactful Jewish organizations and advocacy groups.
This is a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of data, culture, and communications: leading high-impact work that shapes narratives, informs strategy, and brings clarity to complex dynamics within global Jewish communities and markets. You will serve as a senior partner to clients and internal stakeholders, delivering data-driven insights that influence branding and positioning, (potential) donor outreach and communications, targeting and messaging strategy, community and stakeholder engagement, impact measurement, mission creation / guidance / measurement and general consulting.
The ideal candidate has a background in market research and strong understanding of the Jewish community and the vastness within it, the challenges and opportunities the community and its cohorts face, and a knowledge and familiarity with various Jewish organizations, advocacy groups and charities.
What you'll do:
Lead end-to-end insights engagements, overseeing data collection, analysis, and synthesis across projects focused on Jewish communities and related topics.
Be responsible for managing the execution and implementation of custom qualitative and quantitative research and consulting projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: designing research projects and writing proposals and survey instruments, managing all phases of a project from start to finish, supervising and directing a team of analysts, ensuring projects are completed accurately and on time, identifying and recommending solutions to issues that may arise during a project’s lifecycle, and answering questions and providing status updates to the client.
Serve as a strategic advisor to Jewish non-profit and advocacy groups, translating complex data and cultural signals into clear, actionable recommendations
Own and direct media monitoring, social listening, and intelligence programs, identifying emerging trends, risks, and opportunities. Leverage platforms such as Brandwatch, Sprinklr, and NewsWhip to uncover advanced insights tied to brand reputation, key issues, and cultural dynamics
Guide the development of high-quality deliverables, including executive-level reports, narrative briefs, and strategic presentations
Oversee and mentor junior team members, providing direction on methodologies, analysis, and storytelling best practices
Ensure accuracy, rigor, and strategic consistency across all deliverables and outputs
Contribute to the growth of the practice by identifying new opportunities, refining methodologies, and strengthening client relationships
Experience that contributes to success:
7+ yea