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Full Time Job

Manager - Research

Discovery

Los Angeles, CA 07-15-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
The Manager, Research will inform strategy development and decision-making through holistic data analytics and actionable recommendations. This position will focus on leveraging best practices in digital analytics to capture data, perform analysis and optimize our digital presence to drive a quality user experience while maintaining and/or improving monetization opportunities.

Responsibilities
• Proactively identifying areas where consumer research or input are required

• Recommending and designing appropriate studies or research approaches; working to get stakeholder buy-in/approval

• Executing a range of different types of qualitative and quantitative research studies, as needed to meet project goals

• Responsible for RFPs, research design, questionnaire and discussion guide development, data tab specs, data analysis, reporting, delivery, and presentation

• Synthesizing and analyzing data; translating research insights into actionable recommendations and direction

• Maintaining awareness tracking, research calendar, scheduling, and finance processes (submitting POs, receiving invoices)

• Managing day-to-day relationships and project logistics with external research partners

Requirements
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree

• 4+ years of experience in TV/media primary or market research, consumer insights, or consumer research. Familiarity with content, brand, marketing research methodologies

• Experience designing, managing, and/or executing custom/primary research studies (quantitative research methodologies, survey design, qualitative research methodologies, data analysis),

• Strong analytic and critical thinking skills; ability to translate research findings into easily digestible, actionable insights

• Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects and set priorities to ensure deadlines are met or exceeded within tight timeline

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills (or Google equivalents)

• Prior experience working with cable brands or streaming services is highly desirable

• Previous experience working with Nielsen data and systems Npower and Multitrak; Lake5, a plus but not required

• Must have the legal right to work in the United States

• Occasional travel may be required

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6ne48-216-73-216-56-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Discovery

Discovery, Inc. is the global leader in real life entertainment. We serve passionate fans with content that inspires, informs, and entertains, providing leadership across deeply loved and trusted brands, such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel.