Channel Manager

Trimble Inc.; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A media company is seeking an Insights & Analytics Manager for maternity cover. You will manage performance analysis and advance reporting techniques to promote business growth. This role requires over 5 years' experience in research and insights, adeptness in using data visualization tools, and the ability to present complex data insights effectively. Working in a hybrid model, you'll need strong collaboration skills to engage with various internal teams effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a Research and Insights role.
• Proven experience with UK channel ratings analysis (e.g., BARB).
• Ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage research requests and linear performance reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver insights.
• Support VP with forecasting and budget tracking.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strong analytical mindset

Clear communication

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive and self-motivated

Tools

Advantedge (Techedge)

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Insights & Analytics Manager (Maternity Cover, 12 months)

We are seeking an Insights & Analytics Manager to join us on a maternity cover contract, supporting the VP, Insights & Analytics. This role is responsible for managing channel performance analysis and advancing cross‑platform reporting to provide insight that drives business growth.

Working in a hybrid environment (London office, at least 3 days a week) for award‑winning brands such as Sky HISTORY and Crime+Investigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of research requests on channel and programme ratings, with ownership of linear performance reporting for UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Nordics, South Africa.
• Partner with Programming, Marketing, Creative, Finance, Commercial and Ad‑Sales teams to deliver timely, actionable insight on channels, brands and audiences.
• Rationalise and streamline channel reporting, identifying opportunities to automate and improve efficiency while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Support the VP, Insights & Analytics with forecasting, commercial analysis, budget tracking and material for senior leadership level queries and reports.
• Collaborate with the Director, Senior Analyst and wider Insights & Analytics team to connect linear and digital data, enhancing cross‑platform reporting for strategic decision making.
• Maintain and evolve databases and regular reports to track performance for international channels and key programme acquisitions and commissions.
• Manage a Senior Research Executive and Research Intern, ensuring high‑quality output, professional development and effective workload prioritisation.

Competencies

• Commercial acumen
• Strong analytical mindset
• Clear communication
• Stakeholder engagement
• Proactive and self‑motivated

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a Research and Insights role.
• Proven experience with UK channel ratings analysis (e.g., BARB) and other international TV ratings within EMEA.
• Proficiency in Advantedge (Techedge).
• Advanced user of Excel & PowerPoint.
• Experience managing multiple projects for multiple stakeholders, prioritising and managing expectations across the organisation.
• Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
• Ability to present insights to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Confidence working cross‑functionally with programming, marketing, commercial and finance teams.
• Takes initiative and drives projects forward with minimal supervision.
• Passion for TV, media and programming.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience managing at least 2 direct reports.
• Knowledge of data visualisation tools such as Power BI.
• Experience in performance forecasting & modelling.
• Experience with non‑linear performance metrics (e.g., VOD, FAST).

About Hearst Networks EMEA

We share stories that matter, inspiring and exciting audiences with hit US franchises and original commissions. We champion original programming and celebrate the success of recent series such as The Unbelievable, Great Escapes, The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Royal Mob.

Values & Inclusive Culture

We are a certified Great Place to Work® with a motivated and supportive culture that believes in working to live, not just living to work. Every employee has a voice and is encouraged to be themselves and be ambitious.

As an inclusive employer, we value diversity and want our workforce to reflect wider society. We encourage and welcome applications from people from under‑represented backgrounds and are keen to make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or assistance for meetings and communications when you apply.

Curiosity, Courage and Care are the core values that drive us to question, explore, innovate, step beyond comfort zones and nurture trust within teams.