Senior Analyst, North American Distribution Research

Job Description

Senior Analyst, North American Distribution Research

The Senior Analyst, North American Distribution Research is part of a holistic team that supports the distribution and monetization of film and television content in the US and Canada. Distribution Research spans all platforms of television: Network, Cable, Broadcast Syndication, SVOD, AVOD, transactional and other digital platforms. This is an important role that will be physically located in Los Angeles but will provide dynamic support for SPT business efforts across North America. It requires high levels of adaptability and flexibility, the ability to multi-task, excellent communication and strong time management skills. This position will report to the Senior Vice President of North American Distribution Research; but will be responsible to partner with all members of the Distribution Team (not limited to just research) and coordinate with other research teams within the Sony organization as needed.

Key Responsibilities:
• Operate within a cross-functional research team, as part of a larger North American Distribution team, as it supports of all functions of SPT Businesses
• Understand and communicate SPT business needs – supporting Sales and all complimentary business teams with data and insights
• Collect, organize and analyze data from multiple sources while ensuring data quality and the integrity of its business implications
• Create, maintain and distribute program and marketplace reports on regular basis
• Provide strong, clear, impactful analyses to uncover and communicate content, industry and consumer insights across SPT
• Create sales presentations for all platforms of SPT Distribution and Advertiser Sales
• Project Management and Support, as business needs, department and individual workloads dictate
• Deliver verbal and written insights to Senior Management, Sales and other team leaders

Experience/Skills:
• Bachelor's degree
• Ideally 2+ year experiences in related media and entertainment research
• Experience using data and analytics tools successfully in a business environment required
• Able to distill and effectively communicate complex information clearly and concisely in writing and presentation
• Must be highly adaptable and flexible, highly-organized, able to multi-task: coordinate and prioritize multiple workstreams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to and work well with others; flexing between lead and support roles as necessary
• Comfortable working in a matrix environment
• Proactive, problem-solver; able to anticipate next steps for business needs
• Must be highly detailed, reliable and always maintain data integrity
• Must be curious, ask questions, driven to find answers / solutions and able to produce alternate workarounds when necessary
• Knowledge of television, media metrics and methodologies necessary
• Proficiency with Nielsen Ratings and research tools
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Canadian / international television and entertainment marketplace a strong plus
• Familiarity with Home Entertainment, especially EST and rental a plus
• Familiarity with non-linear, digital and social media a plus
• Familiarity with analytics tools like Tableau, Google Analytics and Omniture also a plus

* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g331bx-18-118-184-237-42 in your application.