Coordinator, Research & Insights

Sesame Workshop; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sesame Workshop, based in New York, seeks a Coordinator to support the Research & Insights team. You will assist with surveys, data collection, and administrative tasks to help fuel Sesame Workshop’s mission to empower children’s learning.

The role involves coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and contributing to communications and presentations while aligning with team leaders on trends in the children’s media landscape. Hybrid work in NYC is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 1–2 years of experience supporting research, education, or similar projects.
• Experience with MS Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the maintenance and expansion of the research participant recruitment listserv and help develop, program, and recruit for surveys.
• Support VP, Research & Insights with administrative tasks, including meetings, partner management, and research-related event coordination.
• Manage Research & Insights contract and invoicing processes, with support from team leaders.
• Assist with preparation of internal and external written communications and presentations, including formatting, proofreading, and factchecking.
• Provide team with latest trends in kids’ media landscape with guidance from team leaders.
• This role may perform other related duties as needed to support team and organizational priorities.

Skills

MS Office

Virtual meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Sesame Workshop

Sesame Workshop is the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street and so much more. For over 50 years, we have worked at the intersection of education, media, and research, creating joyful experiences that enrich minds and expand hearts, all in service of empowering each generation to build a better world. Our beloved characters, iconic shows, outreach in communities, and more bring playful early learning to families in more than 190 countries and advance our mission to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Learn more at www.sesame.org and follow Sesame Workshop on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X.

Job Summary

This Coordinator is a member of the Research & Insights team and reports to Vice President, Research & Insights. The Research & Insights department includes the Data Science, Consumer Insights, and Content Research & Evaluation teams. The Coordinator's work will provide support to the Research & Insights department, providing the necessary forward-facing insights to support Sesame Workshop’s mission to help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. The Coordinator will also provide administrative and organizational support to VP, Research & Insights as well as the Data Science, Consumer Insights, and Content Research & Evaluation teams as needed.

Responsibilities & Delivery

This Coordinator is a member of the Research & Insights team and reports to Vice President, Research & Insights. The Research & Insights department includes the Data Science, Consumer Insights, and Content Research & Evaluation teams. The Coordinator’s work will provide support to the Research & Insights department, providing the necessary forward-facing insights to support Sesame Workshop’s mission to help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. The Coordinator will also provide administrative and organizational support to VP, Research & Insights as well as the Data Science, Consumer Insights, and Content Research & Evaluation teams as needed.

Delivery

• Coordinate the maintenance and expansion of the research participant recruitment listserv and help develop, program, and recruit for surveys
• Supports VP, Research & Insights with administrative tasks, including meetings, partner management, and research-related event coordination
• Manages Research & Insights contract and invoicing processes, with support from team leaders
• Assist with preparation of internal and external written communications and presentations, including formatting, proofreading, and factcheckingSupports projects, primary and secondary data collection, and data management
• Provide team with latest trends in kids’ media landscape with guidance from team leaders
• This role may perform other related duties as needed to support team and organizational priorities

Engagement

• Manages preparation of external and internal meetings and conference calls, ensuring they are planned and run smoothly and effectively by managing invites and conference call details, organizing meeting logistics, preparing meeting materials, preparing minutes and actions, coordinating follow-up, and booking facilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Educational Psychology, Media & Communication, Market Research, or other relevant disciplines
• 1-2 years of experience in a relevant field, supporting research, education, or similar projects
• Experience with MS Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with young children
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, handle a heavy, diverse workload, and work closely with coworkers
• Strong organizational and communication skills: the ideal candidate is detail-oriented, results-oriented and highly organized
• Strong time management skills and ability to proactively manage others’ time when necessary
• Proactive team player with an ability to spot inefficiencies and propose solutions
• A willingness to work across cultural contexts and across time zones
• Curious mindset and desire to understand the reasons behind the facts

Sesame Workshop Hybrid Work Policy

This position is based at our headquarters office in New York (Manhattan) at 1900 Broadway, New York, NY, and follows a hybrid work model. In-office requirements vary by role and employee group, and currently range from two to five designated in-office days per week.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

As a federal contractor, Sesame Workshop follows Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions as guided by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE) Statement

Sesame Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy-related condition, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

PSEA Statement

Sesame Workshop is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on the business needs, job requirements & suitability of the candidate. Sesame Workshop strictly follows the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of program participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Sesame Workshop staff, consultants, visitors to the program and partner organization, and the standards of behavior expected from them.