Director of Research
TEGNA Inc.About the role
<div class="content-intro"><h3>About TEGNA</h3> <p>TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.</p> <p> </p></div><div> <p><strong>KARE-TV</strong> is seeking a <strong>Research Director</strong> to provide strategic support for our sales team in <strong>Minneapolis </strong>and sister stations throughout the Midwest. This position is responsible for estimating and maintaining programming for multiple stations, analyzing audience and marketplace data, and identifying trends across both linear and streaming platforms. The overall objective for the position is to provide stations with the insights, tools, and strategic guidance necessary to maximize inventory, grow revenue, and better serve advertisers in a rapidly evolving media landscape.<br><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span><br><br>• Creation and maintenance of program estimates across multiple stations and platforms <br>• Management of research systems including Wide Orbit Media Sales and audience measurement platforms <br>• Analysis of audience trends across linear television, streaming, and digital consumption habits <br>• Support sales leadership and account executives with data-driven insights, presentations, and marketplace intelligence <br>• Assist in the development of sales strategies tied to streaming growth, sponsorship opportunities, sports programming, and multiplatform campaigns <br>• Provide qualitative and quantitative research support for advertisers, agencies, and internal stakeholders <br>• Develop clear, concise reports that translate audience data into actionable business insights <br>• Monitor competitive trends, viewing behaviors, and emerging industry shifts that may impact revenue opportunities <br>• Maintain sports and special event calendars, including audience estimates and revenue support materials <br>• Partner with station leadership to identify opportunities for audience growth and monetization across all platforms <br>• Help educate teams on evolving audience mea
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