Media Research Manager (New York)

Job Description

The Global Streaming Research and Insights team requires a contractor primarily to help re-establish a Post Run Testing initiative around the priority company titles (which has been largely on pause since previous restructuring) and to clear the backlog of Post Run Testing projects that have not been carried out over the past year. The contractor will also help establish weekly reporting on awareness, linkage and intent to view for priority company titles leveraging syndicated data and will support the teams efforts to put in place a new broader sports tracking initiative. This is all about set-up and catch-up work, which should have been cleared by the end of the period with the regular team able to continue and maintain after that.

The contractor must be experienced in managing primary research projects with a high quality of insights being delivered and be a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to find and tell a clear story based on data. They must work well under pressure and be able to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously and have strong interpersonal skills. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential, as is strong PC, Excel and PowerPoint skills. A background in primary research for media companies, either at a media owner (Streaming / TV / digital) or at a research agency is desired.

Skills :

The ability to lead and manage multiple projects and changing priorities effectively in a complex, fast-paced business environment.

Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to form strong professional and working relationships.

Experience in managing research projects with a high quality of insights being delivered.

A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential.

Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to find and tell a clear story based on data.

Self-starter who is energetic and enthusiastic, adaptable and customer oriented.

Naturally curious, collaborative, and passionate about consumer behavior and the media industry.

Must work well under pressure and be able to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Experience with crosstab products such as mTab or SPSS is a plus.

Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills; Able to write concisely and compellingly.

Strong PC, Excel, and PowerPoint skills a must.

The ability to be diplomatic with a high level of cultural sensitivity.

Experience :

5+ years in media research, preferably at a media owner (Streaming / TV / digital) or at a research agency

Strong experience and knowledge of primary research approaches

Education :

Completed Bachelors Degree