Turn data into stories that matter. The Social Element is looking for experienced Social Insights Freelancers to join their growing talent pool—supporting projects across the UK and North America that help global brands understand, engage, and connect with their audiences.
About The Social Element
For over 23 years, The Social Element has been a global, independent social media agency on a mission to Make Social Better—for people, brands, and communities. The agency helps clients craft unskippable content, build authentic engagement, and make online spaces safer and more human. With a fully remote global team, they’re trusted by major brands to deliver strategy, insights, moderation, and creative excellence.
Schedule
Freelance, remote role based in the UK or United States. Projects vary in duration and scope, with flexible hours based on assignment needs.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver end-to-end social insights projects, from research design and data analysis to visualisation and presentation.
- Support strategic reporting for global clients, including monthly and quarterly performance updates.
- Collaborate with senior insights and client services teams to align insights with business goals.
- Translate complex data into actionable narratives and recommendations.
- Stay ahead of social and cultural trends, platform updates, and analytical tools.
What You Need
- 4+ years of experience in a social insights, analytics, or research role.
- Strong storytelling and presentation skills with an ability to distill data into meaning.
- Hands-on experience with social listening tools such as Talkwalker, Sprinklr, or Hootsuite; familiarity with Global Web Index or similar tools is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel (or Google Suite equivalents).
- Experience managing multi-market clients and delivering strategic reports.
- Bonus: Insights experience in automotive, financial services, retail, or travel sectors.
Benefits
- Flexible freelance structure with global client exposure.
- Remote-first culture with cross-market collaboration.
- Inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
- Opportunity to join The Social Element’s growing insights network for future projects.
Join a team that believes data can be more than numbers—it can build understanding, shape culture, and make social media better for everyone.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…