Media & Insights Analytics Strategist — Contract

Brooksource; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking a Strategic Analytics Analyst for a 3-month contract in New York, NY (hybrid) to deliver high-impact quantitative analyses informing consumer strategy, marketing optimization, and corporate investment decisions. You will translate findings into clear presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.

The role requires 1-2 years in analytics, proficiency in SQL, Python or R, and an aptitude for media/entertainment domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in Marketing Analytics, Product Analytics, Business Intelligence, Decision Science, Data Analytics, or a related analytical discipline.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and applying analytical thinking to solve real business problems.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with analytical programming languages such as Python or R.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for audience research and a genuine passion for TV, streaming, digital media, entertainment, sports, and/or news.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in media, entertainment, streaming, consumer technology, or digital products.
• Intellectual curiosity, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Strategic Analytics colleagues and the broader Data Insights department to support analytics needs across a portfolio of consumer media brands and corporate strategy.
• Design and execute advanced quantitative analyses of marketing optimization, emerging market opportunities, and evolving consumer needs, behaviors, and interests to inform consumer and investment strategies.
• Apply advanced statistical and analytical techniques - including market opportunity modeling, segmentation, customer lifetime value modeling, and acquisition opportunity modeling to address complex strategic questions across the organization.
• Develop presentations and visualizations that communicate analytical findings in a clear, actionable, and compelling way for senior stakeholders.
• Work with peers across data and insights teams to identify opportunities to extract new business value from first- and third-party consumer datasets, both individually and in combination.
• Evaluate available syndicated data sources to identify data that can be onboarded to address business challenges and opportunities in new ways, adding unique value to the organization’s analytical capabilities.
• Act as a methodological consultant - alongside senior team members - to strategy and business development stakeholders across corporate and brand teams.
• Stay informed on evolving consumer behaviors, media trends, and analytical best practices to continuously improve research capabilities.
• Assist with team project management and administrative duties as needed.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Statistics

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Brooksource is seeking a Strategic Analytics Analyst for a 3-month contract in New York, NY (hybrid) to deliver high-impact quantitative analyses informing consumer strategy, marketing optimization, and corporate investment decisions. You will translate findings into clear presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.

The role requires 1-2 years in analytics, proficiency in SQL, Python or R, and an aptitude for media/entertainment domains.