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# Freelance Intelligence Director at Ogilvy

- **Company:** Ogilvy
- **Location:** Cape Town, South Africa
- **Posted:** 2026-09-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-12
- **Apply:** https://www.ogilvy.com/careers/4738325005?gh_jid=4738325005

## Job description

## About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity—innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named [Network of the Year](https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/ogilvy-brings-home-network-year-2026-cannes-lions-international-festival-creativity) at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and [ranks](https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/ogilvy-tops-warc-effective-100-creative-100-4th-straight-year) as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, visit [Ogilvy.com](http://www.ogilvy.com/), and follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ogilvy/), [X](https://twitter.com/ogilvy),[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ogilvy/), and[Facebook.](https://www.facebook.com/ogilvy/)

## About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit [WPP.com](http://wpp.com/).

We are looking for a: Intelligence Director

Summary of the role:

Lead a team to deliver high-quality Data, Insights and Analytics to our clients to understand current performance, wider trends and impact. Ensure that the team is delivering insight and intelligence to augment strategic, media and creative approaches and provide services that meet our clients' current and future needs. Think holistically about the client’s needs and how data can be harnessed across the organisation to deliver better insights and outcomes.

The role will also require you to collaborate, partner and connect the Media, Content and Strategy teams – leveraging our advanced technologies and tools as well as introducing new analytical skills to create actionable insights that improve our strategic outputs.

Consult across all data & intelligence deliverables and own intelligence delivery towards other Ogilvy & WPP agencies (new business support / strategic insights).

Day to day

- Lead one of the teams in our Intelligence business unit and ensure our related products keep evolving through innovation
- Lead the team to deliver a high-quality service to local and international clients. Enable them to meet professional development objectives.
- Establish strategic relationships with in-market and clients to share data and intelligence and work together to achieve shared strategic objectives
- Increase our local and international footprint through new business development, reputation and thought leadership. Scale the team to meet the global demand for our intelligence services,
- Manage incoming demand to the Intelligence team, prioritising and assessing requests based on priority, capacity and the suitability of the request for the team.
- Drive the development of analytical capability across the team, proactively sharing knowledge and building networks.
- Ability to step in and analyse social and digital media data through a set of tools (Synthesio, Rival IQ, GWI, SEMRush, Statista, Social Lab Proprietary Tools, etc.) based on briefing
- Support planners in developing data-validated strategies bringing data richness to what consumers are ‘saying’, ‘sharing’ and ‘searching’ online.
- Create new, commercially viable data products.
- Collaborate with WPP and external data providers
- Design insightful reports and audits with strategic recommendations
- Client facing for the presentation of intelligence work
- Be the owner of the intelligence technology stack

## Your track record shows

- Min 8 years’ experience in data Analytics, Insights and Strategy
- Minimum three years managing a team
- An understanding of the diverse range of analytical possibilities available on the digital platforms to help design and build a data service that we can leverage for both new business and existing clients.
- Experience in Social Listening / Data and Analytics / Data visualisation / Consumer research / Digital Strategy

You are great at

- Team Management
- Well-versed in modern digital strategy. You can develop strategic recommendations based on data surfaced through analytic tools and market research.
- Comfortable using social and digital monitoring technologies (social listening)
- Experience using data tools such as Synthesio, Brandwatch, Meltwater, GWI, Rival IQ, SEMRush etc

## Key responsibilities

- New business development (size of the intel unit)
- Reputation in the network (& beyond)
- New products developed and sold to clients and partners
- Staff retention and engagement

Operations:

- Main point of contact with Client Servicing
- Resourcing management / Traffic
- Assigning the right resources & skillsets to incoming projects
- Monitoring capacity
- Building scope of work based on clients’ and partners’ briefings
- Interrogating briefs
- Guiding clients through our different services, tools and outputs.
- Monitoring strategy & intelligence income and profitability.
- Developing and maintaining ongoing collaboration with third-party tech vendors & exploring new tools.

Consulting:

- Co-creating & leading the implementation of upskilling & coaching programs for the intelligence staff.
- Creating updated service offerings to the Ogilvy network and to our end clients.
- Packaging new intelligence products and participating in marketing and new business development.

## About you

- Comfortable in growing senior client relationships and business.
- Flexible and open to work in an agile and fast-paced environment
- Self-reliant and accountable – you should be able to take strategic control of all accounts within your portfolio.
- Skilful project management
- Exceptional team player with the confidence and integrity to earn client and internal team confidence quickly
- Proven ability to work under the pressures of an agency environment with fast-paced objectives and multiple clients and internal asks

## We offer

- Full-time job within a growing and trendsetting agency
- Global client portfolio
- Attractive package and benefits
- Continuous trainings. Career conversation and growing opportunities
- Hybrid model of 3:2.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.  This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.

## About Ogilvy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Ogilvy is a global creative network that helps brands make an impact through advertising, public relations, consulting, relationship design, and health marketing.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of WPP plc, a publicly traded company – NYSE: WPP)
- **Headquarters**: New York City, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 1948
- **Founders**: David Ogilvy

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing Consulting, Healthcare Marketing
- **Target customers**: B2B, B2C, Enterprise, SMB across nearly 90 countries
- **Mission**: "To inspire people and brands to make an impact"

## Products & Services
- **Advertising, Brand & Content**: Full-service advertising campaigns, brand strategy, and creative content development.
- **Public Relations & Influence**: Narrative development, corporate reputation, influencer marketing, earned media.
- **Relationship Design (Ogilvy One)**: Data-driven customer engagement, loyalty programs, and personalised experiences powered by AI.
- **Consulting (Ogilvy Consulting)**: Business transformation, marketing transformation, behavioural science, innovation, and social impact strategy.
- **Health (Ogilvy Health)**: Healthcare marketing solutions for pharma, biotech, medical centres, payers, and consumer health brands.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available for Ogilvy alone (parent WPP’s market cap is publicly reported)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – Not publicly disclosed; operates as part of WPP’s global network
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company WPP plc; key clients include many of the world’s most successful brands
- **Growth Signals**: Operates in 132 locations across 83 countries; 75 years of continuous operation; recently expanded capabilities in AI-driven relationship design and consulting

## Competitive Advantages
- **Borderless Creativity**: Seamless collaboration across advertising, PR, consulting, and health capabilities under one roof.
- **Deep Heritage & Trust**: Founded in 1948, Ogilvy has shepherded iconic brands through decades of market change.
- **Global Reach, Local Touch**: Nearly 90 country markets with local expertise backed by global scale.
- **Talent Culture**: Strong emphasis on inclusion, employee resource groups (“Communities”), and professional development.

## Strategic Focus
- **Innovation at Intersections**: Blending creativity with technology (AI, data) to deliver modern marketing solutions.
- **Consulting Growth**: Expanding Ogilvy Consulting’s offerings in behavioural science, sustainability, and business transformation.
- **Health & Wellness**: Deepening capabilities in healthcare marketing to serve both traditional health brands and consumer wellness.
- **Talent & Inclusion**: Investing in people-first policies, inclusive hiring, and career development to attract and retain top creative talent.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: People-first philosophy rooted in David Ogilvy’s original vision; strong commitment to inclusion and employee well-being.
- **Employee Resource Groups**: Nine global “Communities” (Roots, Somos, Black Diaspora, Proud, Parents & Carers, etc.) fostering belonging and professional networking.
- **Learning & Development**: Best-in-class training programs and career growth opportunities, with mentorship from senior leaders.
- **Work Environment**: Global opportunities across 132 offices; hybrid/remote policies vary by region and role (not universally disclosed, but flexibility is common in agency settings).
- **Perks**: Access to a vast global network of experts, exposure to high-profile brands, and a creative, collaborative atmosphere.

## Sources
1. [Ogilvy Careers Page](https://www.ogilvy.com/careers)
2. [Ogilvy About Page](https://www.ogilvy.com/about)
3. [Ogilvy Who We Are](https://www.ogilvy.com/careers/who-we-are)
4. [Wikipedia: Ogilvy (agency)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogilvy_(agency))

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