Director, Consumer Insights

Quick take: Axios is a modern media organization dedicated to making our audience smarter, faster on the topics that matter. We are hiring a Director, Consumer Insights in a newly created role on our innovative Growth team.

Why it matters: The Director, Consumer Insights will decode market trends, identify consumer needs and preferences, and shape product development. If you're a data-driven storyteller with a knack for uncovering actionable insights, this is your chance to make a profound impact.

Go deeper: This role will report to the Vice President of Marketing & Growth and bring the following skills to the wider organization:

• Market Analysis Mastery: Dive deep into market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and emerging trends to provide insightful reports and recommendations.
• Data Storytelling: Transform complex data sets into compelling narratives that guide strategic decision-making across departments.
• Strategic Insight Generation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into actionable strategies that enhance consumer engagement and drive growth.
• Research Design and Execution: Lead end-to-end research projects, from designing methodologies to overseeing data collection and analysis.
• Cross-functional Partnership: Build strong relationships across the organization by presenting findings, offering strategic recommendations, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Innovation Advocacy: Stay ahead of industry trends and technological advancements, advocating for innovative approaches that better answer audience needs.

The details: This position requires the following:

• 10+ years in consumer insights, UX research, or related fields (with demonstrated success delivering actionable insights).
• Proficient in analyzing complex data sets using statistical methods and data visualization tools. 
• Ability to connect data insights with business strategy and drive impactful outcomes.
• Exceptional storytelling skills with a proven ability to communicate insights effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong team player who thrives in an agile environment and can work effectively across teams and levels of an organization.

Starting salary for this role is in the range of $135,000 - $180,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation and benefits. Axios' compensation philosophy takes into account cost of labor differentials across the country. Because this is a remote-optional job posting, this salary range takes into account all possible locations within the United States, but candidates will only be eligible for the salary range for their location.

What Axios brings to the table besides salary:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
• Dental and vision coverage
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
• One mental health day per quarter
• Annual learning and development stipend
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services through Headspace
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
• Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
• Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
• Virtual company-sponsored social events
• A strong and positive work environment
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 

Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.