Digital & Social Analyst at Ogilvy in Jo’burg | Apply Now!

Full-time

Ogilvy

📍 Company: Ogilvy Social.Lab, Ogilvy (WPP)
🏢 Address: 19 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2196
💼 Position Type: Full-Time

Website: http://www.ogilvy.com

🔍 Introduction

Ogilvy Social.Lab, part of the globally renowned Ogilvy network, creates culture-changing, value-driving ideas that deliver measurable impact for brands and communities. With over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries, Ogilvy is the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness.

We are seeking a Digital & Social Analyst to provide data-driven insights across multiple European markets, supporting clients with actionable recommendations, reporting, and strategy development.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse social and digital data across European markets using tools like Sprinklr, Brandwatch, Synthesio, SEMrush, Rival IQ, Profiler, and Global Web Index.

  • Develop actionable insights and support strategic recommendations for clients.

  • Deliver high-quality reporting, audits, and dashboards with visualised insights.

  • Support planners in creating data-informed strategies reflecting consumer behaviour and trends.

  • Present reporting and insights to local and international clients.

  • Collaborate with internal teams, WPP, and external data providers.

✅ Minimum Requirements & Track Record

  • Experience: 2–6 years in Social/Digital Data Analytics, Insights, or Digital/Social Strategy.

  • Strong research and analytical skills with ability to convert qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights.

  • Expert in social media performance metrics/KPIs for organic and paid media.

  • Comfortable with Sprinklr, Brandwatch, Meltwater, SEMrush, and other analytics tools.

  • Excellent reporting, data visualisation, and spreadsheet analysis skills.

  • Understanding of today’s social media landscape and digital communications.

Nice-to-Have:

  • Always-on social listening and insights generation.

  • Cultural tracking and trend insights for campaigns.

  • Dashboard creation, data collection, and advanced visualisation experience.

💡 Skills & Competencies

  • Analytical thinking and attention to detail

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

  • Ability to work in a global, integrated agency team

  • Proactive problem-solving and initiative

  • Hybrid work adaptability

🎓 Education & Experience

  • Degree or Diploma in relevant field (Marketing, Digital Analytics, Data Science, or similar).

  • Demonstrable experience in digital/social media analytics and reporting.

🤝 Employment Equity Statement

Ogilvy Social.Lab is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All appointments align with company Employment Equity goals.

📌 CV Tips for a Digital & Social Analyst

  • Highlight experience with Sprinklr, Brandwatch, SEMrush, and other analytics tools.

  • Include examples of data-driven insights influencing strategic decisions.

  • Showcase experience in reporting, dashboards, and visualisation.

  • Emphasize experience in social media performance and trends analysis.

  • Keep CV concise, structured, and results-oriented with measurable outcomes.

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To apply for this job please visit www.ogilvy.com.