Daily Wire is seeking a Director of Consumer Insights to lead how we understand our audience and translate insights into stronger products, shows, and user experiences. This role owns our qualitative research strategy end-to-end, with a focus on continuous learning rather than one-off studies. The ideal candidate brings strong research rigor, expertise in survey design and sampling, and the ability to clearly communicate insights, limitations, and confidence levels to drive informed decision-making across the organization.
Primary Responsibilities
Design and lead a year-round consumer research program delivering clear, decision-ready insights across podcasts, original programming, product features, marketing, and the member experience
Own and execute qualitative research initiatives, including ongoing and ad hoc surveys, concept testing, and targeted deep dives
Apply strong qualitative expertise with quantitative literacy to design surveys, manage sampling tradeoffs, and guide teams on appropriate data interpretation and limitations
Build and manage beta and research communities, including recruiting, segmentation, incentives, and ongoing engagement, while minimizing bias and over-reliance on convenience samples
Determine when research should be conducted in-house versus externally; scope, manage, and evaluate external research vendors to ensure quality, rigor, and efficiency
Partner closely with Data Science & Analytics, Product, Content, Marketing, and executive leadership to align research with business priorities
Synthesize research findings into clear, actionable narratives and present insights to senior leaders to inform real decisions
Set and maintain a high bar for research rigor, methodology, and ethical standards across all consumer insights work
Experience & Requirements
5–8 years of experience in consumer insights, user research, or a related field
Extensive hands-on experience with qualitative research methods, including interviews, focus groups, diary studies, and mixed-method approaches
Strong quantitative literacy, including survey design, sampling strategy, and interpretation of imperfect or small data sets
Experience managing external research vendors and budgets
Background in media, technology, or subscription-based businesses preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly to senior stakeholders
Excellent judgment, organizational skills, and a practical, outcome-oriented mindset
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work effectively with senior leaders
Additional Information
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