Research Analyst

Paramount•New York, NY

56d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Research Analyst to join CBS’s National TV Research team! In this role, you’ll be a key member of the CBS TV Network research group, helping to craft a compelling story about how audiences engage with CBS content across platforms and dayparts. You’ll partner closely with research leaders to deliver timely, pertinent, and insightful analysis that informs decision-making across CBS and Paramount Global.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus
Internships or 2+ years of professional experience in analytics within TV or digital mediums preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Ability to work onsite in New York, NY, five days per week

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with audience and content measurement tools, such as Nielsen, VideoAmp, iSpot, and comScore TV data is a plus
Exposure to data visualization tools (such as Tableau) is a plus; interest in learning big-data environments such as Snowflake is encouraged
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize data findings clearly and concisely
Demonstrates solid organizational skills, with the ability to manage tasks and maintain strong attention to detail
Displays a genuine interest in the media landscape; is a consumer of shows across at least one platform (linear, streaming, or social)

Responsibilities

Track audience viewership across linear, digital, and social platforms, delivering timely daily and weekly performance insights that highlight key trends
Assist in summarizing data into clear, compelling visual stories through dashboards and presentations that drive understanding and action among key partners
Work closely with researchers and analysts across CBS, to help integrate insights from various data sources and methodologies
Support in reviewing data for accuracy and flag potential data quality issues as they arise
Contribute to maintaining and updating reporting tools and dashboards, supporting efforts to streamline workflows and increase reporting efficiency
Provide support on ad-hoc research requests and projects for teams including marketing, sales, programming, and scheduling
Assist in delivering multiplatform performance insights that support CBS and Paramount Global’s understanding of content performance, audience behavior, and competitive trends.