AI Strategist

New York City, NY (On-site)

$50K/yr – $68K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 days ago

Job Summary

Own the measurement and AI enabled analytics workstreams, turning data into actionable insights for clients across earned, owned, and social media platforms.

Develop dashboards and visualizations that communicate meaningful insights to client teams.
Support AI visibility audits and AI workflows across tools and platforms.
Collaborate with strategists, data analysts, technologists, and client teams to solve complex business problems.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze earned, owned, and social media performance using industry analytics and media monitoring platforms.
Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations that communicate meaningful insights to client teams.
Support measurement frameworks, competitive analyses, and research projects across a variety of industries.
Assist with AI visibility (GEO) audits, evaluating how brands appear across generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot.
Analyze AI-generated responses, citations, and emerging search trends to identify strategic opportunities for clients.
Support the development of AI-powered workflows, automation, and internal tools that improve agency operations.
Conduct research on emerging AI technologies, data sources, and analytics methodologies.
Collaborate with strategists, data analysts, technologists, and client teams to solve complex business problems.
Continuously explore new technologies and contribute ideas that help evolve the agency's AI capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or another technical or analytical discipline.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in working with data.
Familiarity with data visualization concepts and tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker Studio, or similar platforms.
Experience working with external or third-party APIs and integrating data from external platforms is a plus.
Basic understanding of spreadsheets and data analysis (Excel required; SQL or Python is a plus).
Curiosity about artificial intelligence, generative AI, and emerging technologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain analytical findings clearly.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Internship, coursework, or personal projects related to analytics, AI, software, or data visualization are a plus.

Preferred

Experience with Python, SQL, R, or another programming language.
Experience creating dashboards or data visualizations.
Familiarity with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Copilot.
Experience with media monitoring, social listening, or marketing analytics platforms.
A portfolio, GitHub, personal website, or technical projects demonstrating curiosity and initiative.

Benefits

You will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan
Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave
Professional learning and development opportunities
Workplace flexibility
On-site and off-site social gatherings

Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn is one of the world’s largest independent global communications and creative agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for 75 years, shaping communications that move industry-defining brands, companies, and leaders from what’s now to what’s next. Ruder Finn provides clients with bold communications strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences. The agency is organized around five core areas of expertise—Healthcare, Technology, Commerce, Leadership and Workplace—with AI-powered creative hub RF Studio53 and tech incubator RF TechLab providing cutting-edge predictive analytics, breakthrough creative, and customer-focused digital engagement. Ruder Finn has offices across 3 continents including the U.S., Asia and Europe. Wholly owned agencies within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., RF Studio53, RF Engage, Touchdown, Peppercomm, RF Comunicad, Mantis, jacobstahl, RF Bloom. For more information visit www.ruderfinn.com.+++At Ruder Finn we value integrity and transparency in our recruitment process. We have become aware of fraudulent actors impersonating our company on platforms like Telegram and similar communication platforms, falsely claiming to conduct job interviews. We want to clarify unequivocally: We Never Charge for Job Interviews or Ask for Your Financial Information: Our recruitment process does not involve any form of payment from candidates at any stage. If you’re being asked for payment or your financial information, it is not us! All our job-related communications come exclusively from our official email addresses (ending with @ruderfinn.com). If you are contacted for an interview or a job offer and have doubts about its legitimacy, or if you have any other questions, please contact us via our official website or official LinkedIn channel.

Founded in 1948

New York, New York, USA

920 employees (158 in marketing)

www.linkedin.com/company/ruder-finn