Director, Analytics

William Morris Endeavor Entertainment • Beverly Hills, CA

5d

About The Position

The Director of WME Insights will hold a leadership function by motivating & managing team members, taking the lead on projects, and helping support the overall vision and direction of the department. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional analytical thinker, ability to create a narrative with data, and a creative problem solver who can develop impactful insights and measurement solutions based on a wide range of complex and sometimes ambiguous challenges. Reporting to the SVP of WME Insights, this individual will be both a leader and a doer by actively shaping client deliverables and elevating Endeavor Analytics' messaging and output internally and externally.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Passion for general entertainment, consumer insights, culture, and sport.
• Proficiency in secondary/syndicated research and analytics tools (i.e. Nielsen, YouGov, social listening platforms, etc.)
• Curiosity for data services and IT solutions.
• Excellent analytical skills (must be able to distill clear, compelling conclusions and recommendations from complex data points).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (must be able to simplify complex topics, clearly articulate research, and persuasively engage C-suite audiences).
• Strong management skills (must be able to mentor, guide, and inspire team members).
• Insatiable curiosity and a demonstrated ability to quickly master new research tools and techniques.
• Strong interest in and understanding of the cultural forces and trends that impact consumer behavior.
• A skilled leader who can manage complex relationships and enlist support from colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in a diverse range of research and analytics projects across both sport and general entertainment, including consumer insights & trends, cultural trends, brand analysis, industry trends, and ability to measure the impact of sponsorship & marketing campaigns.
• Regularly collaborate with key internal WME Group stakeholders, prospective and current clients to determine strategic approach for supporting their needs.
• Take part and actively participate in pitch meetings and client engagements.
• Assist in managing and optimizing the Research & Analytics team's toolkit, processes, and overall effectiveness.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader, regularly advising clients and senior colleagues on research solutions for a variety of brand and business challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed