Job Description
Turner Sports is the team that delivers sports broadcasts to the WarnerMedia networks like TBS, TNT, and truTV. We are also responsible for operating sites like NCAA.com, NBA.com, and ELEAGUE.com. CNN is a major global pioneering news channel which has been at the forefront of news reporting for over 30 years. Its two dozen branded networks and services are available to more than 2 billion people in more than 200 countries and territories. It reaches 100 million households in the US and CNN International reaches more than 402 million households & hotel rooms around the world.
What part will you play?
• The T3 internship in Sports Research is a unique opportunity to work with some of the biggest sports brands in the world!
• This is an opportunity to learn about positioning consumer attitudes and behavior and to help generate revenue and knowledge points around the media and sports landscape.
• Using data and personal knowledge about sports, this role will support the ad sales team by analyzing data from industry-leading sources, finding key insights, & storytelling to showcase the strength of the Turner Sports portfolio within a highly competitive media marketplace.
• The T3 will have the opportunity to work with colleagues on all levels in the areas we support including ad sales, marketing/sponsorships, strategic planning and finance across linear, digital and social platforms.
• If you are interested in blending and building your passion and knowledge of sports with an analytical approach to business questions this will be an exciting opportunity for you!
What will you be doing?
• Collecting, analyzing and summarizing data from primary and secondary sources for daily and ad hoc reporting
• Using software applications (such as: Nielsen products, MRI, Star Media, comScore, etc.) to extract information and insights on programs and consumers
• Creating presentations and other data visualization documents for informing internal clients and positioning Turner Sports within the marketplace
• Provide insights on future trends that impact Turner Sports' business opportunities and the Sports/Media industry at large
• Contributing sports knowledge and analytical expertise during department meetings and strategy sessions
• Coordinating with Programming and the Atlanta Research team to input program schedules and other critical information into the NCL database
• This position reports to the Manager, Turner Sports Ad Sales Research
What do we need from you?
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 6 months to 2 years of work experience or a relevant internship is preferred
• Ability to master new software and technology
• Skills and experience with data analysis and/or data visualization is preferred
• Must have attention to detail, with strong math skills preferred
• Solid writing and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Nielsen software and/or analytics platforms is a plus
• Previous experience in Media or Ad Sales Research is a plus
• Knowledge and interest in sports is a plus
T3 Trainee Program
• The Turner Trainee Team (T3) program is designed for recent college graduates who have a driving desire to succeed in the media industry.
• Trainees will be selected to receive a hands-on learning experience for 11 months in Turner's leading divisions.
• All T3's must be no more than 2 years post-graduation from an accredited university.
• This program is paid, with benefits.
• Full-time employment is not guaranteed at the end of the program.
WarnerMedia and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjqx2b-34-228-40-212-42 in your application.