Vice President, Program & Market Research (Hybrid & Remote Options Available)

A+E Networks•New York, NY

1d•$205,306 - $240,207•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Research and Insights Team is comprised of wizards who practice the craft of “art and science.” We spend much of our time looking back at performance — and even more time looking forward making actionable recommendations for growing our business. We specialize in content, audience and revenue insights across all platforms. Come check out our pioneering work in predictive modeling, performance marketing and algorithms. Pocket protectors not required. In this role, you'll oversee research initiatives that provide information and insight to our Programming Division and A+E management to support program development, strategic planning, network positioning, scheduling, and brand extension activities.

Requirements

At least 7 years experience in content research
At least 5 years of experience interpreting and synthesizing content data and metrics from standard industry sources (e.g. Nielsen or others)

Nice To Haves

A creative and strategic thinker with strong presentation skills and a passion for the business.
Must have a proven ability to deal effectively with senior management and a thorough understanding of the TV industry.
Familiarity with digital analytics tools: Adobe Analytics, Freewheel and/or ComScore
Basic skills for data analysis programming languages preferred: SQL, R, or Python
Experience in Tableau or data visualization software is ideal

Responsibilities

Act as strategic advisor to brand leaders and senior programming staff effectively voicing fact-based insights and recommendations.
Proactively design quantitative research that supports and facilitates programming and strategy decisions in all areas.
Fully understands the capabilities and limitations of all audience tracking tools to provide rich viewership insights; and evaluate digital metrics to enhance cross platform performance and strategy.
Monitors the regular reporting of network and program performance (daily overnights, monthly network highlights, competitive reporting, cross-platform performance, etc.)
Forecasts rating projections for upfront and scatter markets working closely with Ad Sales Research.
Audit pacing vs. actuals throughout the year.
Presents network and series updates to senior management in weekly meetings.
Makes short and long term program, schedule and strategy recommendations based on solid research findings.
Effectively transform data into valuable information and communicate findings through written and physical presentations.
Works highly collaboratively within the Research divisions
People leadership responsibility over a team of 4, including overseeing all on-going requests, helping manager and analyst design projects, set deadlines and manage internal expectations.
Plays a senior role in the department, fostering morale and creating a team environment.
Works closely with the SVP, Programming Research on key strategic projects.