Research Analyst, CNBC Program Research

Company Description

CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to over 400 million homes worldwide. CNBC at night features a mix of new reality programming, CNBC's highly successful series produced exclusively for CNBC and a number of distinctive in-house documentaries. CNBC also delivers content across a variety of digital platforms such as: CNBC.com; CNBC PRO, a premium service that provides in-depth access to Wall Street; a suite of CNBC mobile apps for iOS and Android devices; Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri voice interfaces; and streaming services including Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Samsung Smart TVs. CNBC is a division of NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast Corporation.

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Job Description

Research Analyst, Program Research, CNBC

The Research Analyst will be responsible for regular reporting of TV audience metrics to multiple departments within the company – Programming, Marketing, Public Relations, and Finance – and collaborate with members of the larger NBC News Group Research & Insights team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret viewership data for recurring reports and ad hoc requests
• Provide support in the creation of in-depth reports on NBC News Group linear shows and competitive programs, synthesizing information from multiple data sets
• Assist in designing, fielding, and analyzing the results of primary research studies (e.g., surveys, dial tests, focus groups)
• Maintain CNBC program lineups using Nielsen’s Content Link system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in media/business or a quantitative area of study (e.g., mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, or computer science)
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Superlative communication skills, written and verbal
• Deductive thinker with the ability to integrate key insights from multiple sources
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Expertise using Excel and PowerPoint

Desired Characteristics:

• 1+ year of experience in audience research for a media company or advertising agency
• Experience working with Nielsen systems (e.g., NPOWER) and other audience measurement tools
• Knowledge of and interest in TV
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for audience research and interest in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies
• 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

Additional Requirements: 

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered 
• Must have unrestricted work 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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