Research and Strategy Coordinator

About Bellweather

Bellweather is a creative agency specializing in legacy brands such as nonprofits, cultural institutions, healthcare systems, and government agencies that impact daily lives. For over ten years, the agency has been dedicated to discovering the unique qualities of these organizations through immersive research and artistic partnerships, producing distinct creative outputs. Their client roster features Brooklyn Public Library, MetroPlusHealth, Museum Hue, NYC Votes, and Visit Baltimore. Bellweather is a certified woman-owned enterprise and a Webby Award winner.

The agency’s approach begins with deep listening and immersive research involving community engagement alongside artists, poets, photographers, and filmmakers. This process leads to the development of strategic platforms and brand identities that clients can sustain long-term.

Named to reflect leadership and change, Bellweather combines "bellwether" (an indicator) and "weather" (constant change) to represent their mission of highlighting what makes organizations exceptional.

Operating entirely remotely, Bellweather's team collaborates throughout the U.S., mostly within Eastern Time. Their workflows and creative processes are designed for remote work efficiency.

Role Overview

The Research and Strategy Coordinator supports the Head of Strategy by managing qualitative and quantitative research projects that influence client branding and creative directions. Responsibilities include organizing interviews, focus groups, and surveys; managing participant recruitment and data; maintaining research documentation; assisting in survey and interview design; coding qualitative data; and aiding data analysis and visualization for presentations.

This role involves collaboration with the Director of Research, project managers, external research partners, and various agency teams. Within six months, the successful candidate will independently handle research logistics and contribute significant analytical insights to client deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate interviews and focus groups with participants and project managers
• Manage survey deployment in cooperation with external quantitative research teams
• Oversee data collection and participant recruitment for studies
• Organize and maintain research files, including transcripts, release forms, and survey data
• Synthesize research findings, gathering best practices and reviewing relevant literature
• Support analysis and create visualizations for strategic and creative presentations
• Draft surveys and interview scripts for focus groups and individual interviews
• Code and interpret qualitative data transcripts
• Assist in comprehensive data analysis and reporting for primary and secondary research
• Collaborate on website analytics reports alongside the Digital team
• Conduct competitor and peer review audits for client engagements
• Integrate client documents with research to evaluate company, consumer, and cultural factors
• Participate actively in internal and client meetings

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, sociology, anthropology, marketing, communications, public health, or related disciplines
• At least two years of professional experience focused on research, writing, and analysis
• Ability to distill complex findings into clear reports and presentations
• Experience managing scheduling, coordination, and data administration
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong interpersonal abilities
• Capable of independently managing multiple projects effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Health Communications or related behavioral/social science fields
• Familiarity with various qualitative research methodologies and analysis techniques
• Basic knowledge of quantitative research design and statistics
• Willingness to travel occasionally for in-person meetings

Benefits

• Inclusive health insurance plan covering medical, dental, and vision
• Unlimited and flexible paid time off
• Fully remote role with flexible scheduling depending on organizational needs