Research Analyst
at ESPN
New York, New York, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 27 Nov, 2024 | USD 89100 Annual | 31 Aug, 2024 | 1 year(s) or above | Data Analysis,Psychology,Comscore,Excel,Adobe Analytics,Media Research,Powerpoint,Communications | No | No |
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Description:
ESPN Research uses all facets of media research (i.e., Nielsen, comScore, Adobe Analytics) as well as primary research to inform ESPN and the larger Walt Disney Company on how the sports category and specific sports content is performing and how the business can drive even greater consumption in the future. The team oversees measurement and reporting across all platforms and properties, as well as brand, content, fan, and marketplace research.
Position Summary:
The Analyst, ESPN Research will support their manager in cross-platform reporting, tracking, and analysis of professional and/or college sports. In addition, they will be responsible for forecasting the linear performance of their key sports. The analyst will also support network operations by ensuring accurate and timely schedules are input into Nielsen’s NCL system and ESPN’s internal system daily.
The analyst will be naturally curious, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once. The individual will ideally have experience with media research as well as a passion for sports. The analyst should feel comfortable communicating findings in written and verbal form to various clients across ESPN and Disney. This position will report to the Manager, ESPN Research.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Basic knowledge of media math concepts and data analysis.
- Needs excellent writing skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, and display strong attention to details.
- Must be proficient in Windows-based PC applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Collaborative nature and ability to work well in a team environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1+ years of experience in media research
- Experience with Nielsen’s suite of national TV tools like NNTV and National TV Toolbox
- Familiarity with ComScore and Adobe Analytics
- Strong familiarity with sports and sports media landscape desired
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- College degree
Preferred Education
- Degree in communications, mathematics/statistics, psychology, or related field preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Provide details of the ESPN networks’ program schedules to Nielsen daily.
- Track performance of ESPN programs across TV and streaming and provide highlights of their performance to all departments.
- Provide analysis on television audience trends for ESPN networks and its competitors to assist with programming, production, sales, and strategic planning efforts for the company.
- Work closely with the finance and programming departments to forecast the ratings performance of various existing and new programs.
- Work on a variety of custom projects with guidance and supervision from the Manager of ESPN Research.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
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Communications, Psychology
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New York, NY, USA