Research Analyst
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About The Position
ESPN Research utilizes a comprehensive approach to media research, incorporating various data sources such as Nielsen, comScore, and Adobe Analytics, alongside primary research methods. This multifaceted strategy aims to provide insights into the performance of the sports category and specific sports content, ultimately guiding ESPN and the broader Walt Disney Company in enhancing consumption and engagement with their offerings. The team is responsible for measurement and reporting across all platforms and properties, focusing on brand, content, fan, and marketplace research to inform strategic decisions. The Analyst, ESPN Research will play a crucial role in supporting their manager with cross-platform reporting, tracking, and analysis of both professional and college sports. This position involves forecasting the linear performance of key sports and ensuring that accurate and timely schedules are input into Nielsen's NCL system and ESPN's internal systems on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will possess a natural curiosity, a proactive mindset, and a keen attention to detail, enabling them to manage multiple tasks effectively. A passion for sports and experience in media research are essential, as the analyst will be expected to communicate findings clearly in both written and verbal formats to various stakeholders across ESPN and Disney.
