This job listing expired on May 1, 2020
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We are hiring a Research Analyst in New York. You will work within the Marketing, Measurement and Insights (MMI) team across a range of projects. A typical day could include:

  • Programming and distributing a survey on our research community, asking players about their thoughts on the latest Candy Crush game
  • Using syndicated datasets to help convince an Automotive client to buy our advertising inventory
  • Fact checking a presentation on 2019 gaming trends
  • Sourcing and synthesizing industry reports to help update our insight-based marketing material
  • Analyzing the results of a campaign effectiveness study for an Entertainment client
  • Team brainstorm on a qualitative discussion guide for in-home ethnographic research

You will be part of a team that spans the globe with hubs in London, San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles.

Candidates should be knowledgeable about the advertising industry, passionate about the entertainment business, and have experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Candidates must be comfortable using data to develop actionable insights and effectively communicate a story on behalf of advertising clients. They should also be open to switching between projects and balancing competing priorities and stakeholders.

Skills to create thrills

  • 1-2 years of research experience working at a market research firm, digital platform or gaming company
  • Proven ability to analyze data and create marketing insights
  • You are experienced in deploying, programming and/or writing surveys
  • You are curious about the “why” behind data, and eager to ask questions and learn
  • Experience or familiarity with survey software (Qualtrics, Vision Critical), data analysis software (SPSS, Excel), and syndicated survey data (Simmons, MRI, Comscore)

Bonus Points

  • You are detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize, organize and summarize data
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; comfortable discussing research methodologies and findings
  • Keen interest in developing data language skills (SQL, R) and campaign measurement experience (Millward Brown, Nielsen etc.)
  • Interest in gaming across a variety of platforms (mobile, console, PC, esports etc.)