DIRECTOR, NORTH AMERICA

The Director of WME Insights will hold a leadership function by motivating & managing team members, taking the lead on projects, and helping support the overall vision and direction of the department.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional analytical thinker, ability to create a narrative with data, and a creative problem solver who can develop impactful insights and measurement solutions based on a wide range of complex and sometimes ambiguous challenges.

Reporting to the SVP of WME Insights, this individual will be both a leader and a doer by actively shaping client deliverables and elevating Endeavor Analytics’ messaging and output internally and externally.

Responsibilities

Involvement in a diverse range of research and analytics projects across both sport and general entertainment, including consumer insights & trends, cultural trends, brand analysis, industry trends, and ability to measure the impact of sponsorship & marketing campaigns.
Regularly collaborate with key internal WME Group stakeholders, prospective and current clients to determine strategic approach for supporting their needs.
Take part and actively participate in pitch meetings and client engagements.
Assist in managing and optimizing the Research & Analytics team’s toolkit, processes, and overall effectiveness.
Serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader, regularly advising clients and senior colleagues on research solutions for a variety of brand and business challenges.

Qualifications

8+ years of relevant experience.
Passion for general entertainment, consumer insights, culture, and sport.
Proficiency in secondary/syndicated research and analytics tools (i.e. Nielsen, YouGov, social listening platforms, etc.)
Curiosity for data services and IT solutions.
Excellent analytical skills (must be able to distill clear, compelling conclusions and recommendations from complex data points).
Excellent communication and presentation skills (must be able to simplify complex topics, clearly articulate research, and persuasively engage C-suite audiences).
Strong management skills (must be able to mentor, guide, and inspire team members).
Insatiable curiosity and a demonstrated ability to quickly master new research tools and techniques.
Strong interest in and understanding of the cultural forces and trends that impact consumer behavior.
A skilled leader who can manage complex relationships and enlist support from colleagues.

CONTRACT TYPE

This contract will be in place for a 6 month period from April-September 2026.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum

$108,750 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum

$145,000 annually

WME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

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