Market Research Manager or Senior Manager- For Future Consideration

National Research Group•New York, NY

7h•$75,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

NRG is accepting applications for future opportunities across its client services teams at the Research Manager or Senior Manager level. The position involves managing research initiatives across the full project lifecycle, from proposal through report delivery, to help clients address challenges in entertainment, technology, gaming, sports, lifestyle, and related fields. Role specifics may vary depending on hiring needs. The role manages qualitative and quantitative research projects, including research design, questionnaire and discussion guide development, data analysis, and storytelling. Projects may include audience, landscape, and brand studies, using approaches such as concept and creative testing, messaging and positioning evaluation, market sizing, and segmentation. The manager translates findings into actionable recommendations and visual, story-driven reports; works with internal and external operations teams to keep projects on schedule; supports proposal writing; and builds client relationships. The role also helps guide and train analysts and contributes to quality control throughout the research lifecycle. This is a full-time, exempt position. NRG describes its work arrangement as flexible and remote, with optional use of offices in Culver City and New York. The stated U.S. target base compensation range is $75,000–$100,000, with actual compensation depending on factors including skills, experience, and location.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in consumer insights, consumer research, or an analyst or strategy role at an entertainment, media, or technology company.
Experience and flexibility working on both qualitative and quantitative research projects.
Strong data skills, including identifying trends and insights in structured and unstructured data.
Experience visualizing data with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, and Google Slides.
Strong writing skills and the ability to create a clear, succinct story around data insights.
Strong verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to groups and sharing a point of view.
Ability to build client relationships and provide strategic guidance.
Problem-solving ability and a collaborative approach to addressing issues.
Self-motivation and persistence in completing work well despite challenges.
Ability to manage time and competing priorities, meet deadlines, and stay organized.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control and accurate reporting.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams, take on tasks as needed, and welcome feedback.

Nice To Haves

A B.A. or B.S. in Social Sciences, Business, Marketing, Market Research, Statistics, Economics, or a related field; additional degrees are welcome.
Experience with statistical significance testing, correlation analysis, multivariate analysis techniques such as cluster or segmentation analysis, conjoint analysis, or discrete choice analysis.
Experience with statistical packages such as SPSS or Q.
Interest in research, data-driven approaches, strategic thinking, and keeping up with industry trends and developments.
Enthusiasm for entertainment, technology, gaming, sports, and/or lifestyle topics.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of quantitative and qualitative research projects, including research design, questionnaire and discussion guide development, data analysis, and storytelling.
Conduct or oversee audience, landscape, and brand studies, including concept and creative testing, messaging and positioning evaluation, market sizing, and segmentation.
Translate research data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations through visual, creative, story-driven reports.
Partner with internal and external operations teams, including programming, fieldwork, facilities, moderators, and data processing, to advance projects on stringent timelines.
Assist with proposal writing by researching relevant industry trends and topics.
Manage day-to-day client interactions, build relationships, and help address client issues and concerns.
Troubleshoot project issues efficiently and effectively.
Provide direction and meaningful feedback to analysts, and train them across methodologies.
Drive project execution in collaboration with senior team members and provide input and oversight to junior team members on quality control throughout the research lifecycle.
Check survey programming logic, proof questionnaires, verify numbers, and proof reports and presentations for accuracy.

Benefits

Flexible and remote work, with optional use of offices in Culver City and New York.
Unlimited paid time off, volunteer days, and recharge days, including an office closure during the week of Christmas and New Year’s.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
401(k) with company match.
Paid parental leave.
Regular performance evaluations with opportunities for promotions and merit increases.
Educational and training reimbursement, plus training and professional development opportunities.
Employee perks program with discounts on travel, hotels, cars, fitness, movie tickets, and more.
Resources for mental health, inclusive care, and family building.
Company-wide employee recognition program.
Regular team and company events, including annual summer and holiday parties.
Pet-friendly headquarters and pet insurance options.