Research Manager

Overview

We are hiring a Research Manager to join a top entertainment company in NYC. This freelance position will run until October 2026 and will be fully onsite in their NYC office.

• Work closely with Vice President and the wider team to design, field, coordinate, analyze and disseminate quantitative and qualitative research projects including surveys, online research, focus groups, or other forms of research as required.
• Re-establish a Post Run Testing initiative around priority titles, working with internal teams and research vendor to field surveys among viewers of specific titles.
• Leverage syndicated data to carry out weekly reporting on awareness, attribution and intent to view for priority titles.
• Where required, analyze data from the company’s ongoing Global Streaming Tracker, which monitors awareness, brand performance and perceptions of the company and competitor streaming brands in key markets.
• Direct and supervise research vendors where relevant; infuse the company perspective into projects; ensure outcomes are insightful and deliver on business needs and champion the wide communication of results throughout the organization.
• As part of the insights team, contribute to establishing best practice processes and approaches, as well as the maintenance and expansion of insights tools and systems.

• 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
• Completed Bachelor’s Degree
• 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.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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