Sr. Research Analyst

Job Title: Sr. Research Analyst

Department: Research

Business Unit: OSG

Location: Denver, CO or New York, NY

Reports To: Director of Research

Employment Type: Full Time – Salaried – Exempt

Supervisor Position: Dependent on Role Hired

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winner comm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and Sky Cam.

We are looking to fill the role of Sr. Research Analyst. The nature and examples of work performed below will be the same for either level.

Under general supervision, the Sr. Research Analyst will contribute to the strategy of the Outdoor Sportsman Groups (OSG) portfolio of TV networks, websites, digital applications, and magazine publications, providing critical analysis and insights to decision-makers. Collects and evaluates audience ratings, market, economic and/or sales data. Creates and maintains research files and databases for the company.

• Translates data into summaries and analysis with conclusions that deliver on objectives and support proactive insights and recommendations.
• Creates and maintains research briefs, one-sheets, and white papers on a variety of topics important to the overall business goals of the network.
• Creates and publishes regular weekly, monthly and quarterly reports that inform the company of trends and performance of company assets, the competition, and the industry.
• Exposed to challenging primary research initiatives including focus groups, brand awareness research, dedicated online community/panel, and a variety of quantitative surveys as well as website and TV ratings.
• Provides strategic research in support of client specific presentations and proposals. Fulfills ad‑hoc research requests with minimal supervision for Ad Sales, Programming, Affiliate Sales, the network’s executive team, and producers.
• Generates lead‑related research to support sales efforts.
• Generates and maintains databases for both digital and linear research.
• Develop a variety of charts, tables, graphs, etc. to convey research messages visually for all of the above.
• Compiles competitive information on an on‑going basis.
• Seeks ways to automate reporting for recurring data analysis.
• Analyzes viewer behavior and creates and maintains key reports, dashboards and analyses utilizing analytics tools including but not limited to Tableau.
• Present findings to team members and occasionally to other relevant staff.
• Senior level Analyst may provide guidance or training to junior level Analysts and Interns, as needed.
• Fulfills ad‑hoc research requests for various functions across the business.

• Typical Office Conditions
• Lift 50 lbs. daily
• Work in extreme weather conditions

• BS/BA degree in marketing/communications/economics or related field
• The position requires a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in TV Ad Sales research or related field.
• Efficient in Microsoft Office, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Power user of Excel strongly preferred with ability in macros, pivot tables, etc.
• Familiarity with MRI, Nielsen Market breaks, CMR, com Score, Simmons, Google Analytics/GA4, and/or Star Media a plus.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Excellent at the use of Excel and managing spreadsheets. Ability to write macros, automate spreadsheets, manage databases, create pivot tables, and create graphics and tables.
• Ability to work with large data sets. Aptitude in dealing with numbers with high accuracy.
• Knowledge of PowerPoint, creating graphics that quickly communicate the key findings from…