At Zenith, we are a connected team with purpose. We are driven to create new perspectives through modern media. We believe marketing is a powerful investment that can build and grow brands and increase business profitability. So we unlock opportunities for growth by placing consumer behavior, attitudes, and insights at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on delivering return on investment, imagination, and insight.

Central to this vision is the knowledge that we are only as good as our people. To grow our clients' business, we need to attract, retain, develop, and grow the brightest talent in the industry. We know it is not the sum of one but the sum of all of us that make us great. Our behaviors are: Be Bold, Be Kind, Be Better Together.

We’re determined to eradicate any barriers that prevent our people from achieving their fullest potential.

We offer progressive flexible working options to everyone at all levels — it’s not a policy. It’s behavior-led and reinforced through our values.

Mental health & wellbeing is something we consider a priority — it's championed by our own people internally and is a regular conversation.

We have a lot of fun — we’re constantly looking at reinventing how we’re connecting with each other.

Are you a curious and commercially-minded research guru ready to make a real impact? Zenith Media Australia is looking for a talented Research Consultant to join our growing team! This is your chance to work at the forefront of media innovation, crafting impactful research programs that drive strategic decisions and optimise advertising campaigns.

As our Research Consultant, you'll be working closely with key stakeholders and clients, reporting to the Research Director, utilising your analytical skills and business acumen to contextualise business performance.

What You'll Do:

• Manage bespoke primary quantitative research projects from start to finish, including advanced questionnaire design.
• Provide expert recommendations on research methodologies to achieve project objectives.
• Leverage research tools and technologies (including AI and virtual chats) to deliver efficient and insightful results.
• Proactively identify and incorporate new research technologies.
• Liaise with key stakeholders and clients to ensure seamless project management and alignment.
• Develop and script quantitative questionnaires for various survey platforms.
• Manage fieldwork providers and conduct rigorous data quality checks.
• Strategically assess external research proposals to maintain quality standards.
• Perform strategic analysis of primary and secondary data to uncover key insights.
• Leverage secondary data sources (including offline and online media) to augment primary findings.
• Liaise with research agencies to ensure project deliverables.
• Identify new and innovative research tools and technologies.
• Provide insights support through strategic brainstorming sessions.
• Create and present compelling research reports.

Who We're Looking For:

• 2-5 years of experience in market research and advanced analytics.
• Commercially minded with a passion for uncovering consumer and industry trends.
• Experienced in all facets of quantitative research methodologies, including survey design, project management, and data analysis.
• Strong technical skills in data analysis and statistics using Q or SPSS.
• Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Ability to synthesise multiple data sources to provide holistic strategic insights.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.
• A love for working with diverse clients and managing research programs.
• Confident presenter who can communicate insights effectively.
• Experience as a Senior Research Executive or current Consultant is highly valued.

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Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.
• A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us."
• Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
• A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.
• Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
• A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/
• Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via recruitmentpublicisgroupe.com; your personal information will be kept confidential.