Senior Manager, Program Research

Company Description

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Job Description

NBCUniversal News Group is looking for a passionate, motivated candidate to join the audience research team for MSNBC and CNBC. As we approach a pivotal presidential election year, the Senior Manager of Program Research will be responsible for analyzing, synthesizing, and visualizing TV viewership data to help inform programming decisions. In the fast-moving world of TV news, the Senior Manager will be a subject matter expert on the cable news landscape and work closely with the Director of Program Research to provide consultation to department leaders and executive producers.

What you’ll do:

• Analyze and interpret viewership data to unearth trends and insights that inform programming and marketing decisions
• Leverage data visualization tools and techniques to highlight the performance of MSNBC and competitors against key performance indicators
• Synthesize multiple data sets, including Nielsen ratings, to distinguish trends from sample noise
• Oversee standardized reporting and ad hoc analyses that align with business goals
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of programming on MSNBC and competitive networks
• Participate in strategy sessions focused on expanding the network’s reach and maximizing viewer engagement and retention
• Challenge conventional research methodologies and pursue new, creative approaches to audience insight and data visualization
• Partner with teams across the organization, including programming, marketing, communications, business development, and finance, in addition to collaborating with research colleagues.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $110,000 - $120,000 (bonus eligible)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail, accountability, and ability to execute projects of all sizes with vision and purpose
• Superlative oral and written communication skills
• Expertise using Excel and PowerPoint

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in media/business or a quantitative area of study (e.g., mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, or computer science)
• Experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Domo, Looker)
• Ability to manipulate, visualize, and combine data with tools and languages like SQL, Python, and R
• 5+ years of experience in audience research for a media company or advertising agency
• Interest in media industry / TV / news / politics

Additional Requirements and Information: 

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered 
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States 
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Additional Information

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