Project Employee, Global Media Insights Analyst

NBA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-work option

Job summary

The NBA is seeking a data-driven professional for a temporary role within the Global Media Insights function of the Data Strategy & Analytics group. You will analyze media research data, build data products, and partner with stakeholders to deliver insights that guide decisions in the NBA’s media business.

Responsibilities include refining the central media data platform, scaling reports, and automating analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in business or quantitative field.
• 2+ years of experience in media or stakeholder-driven roles.
• Experience with media research data analytics tools (e.g., Nielsen) is required.
• Technical foundation in SQL, Python and/or other coding languages to support robust analyses.
• Experience with business intelligence platforms (Tableau) to construct scaled reporting.

Responsibilities

• Stay informed on the competitive landscape and trends within media broadly.
• Refine the central media data platform and combine with fan insights.
• Provide business knowledge to ensure data accuracy in translating external data feeds to the internal semantic layer.
• Scale new suite of reports for stakeholders across national and local media business.
• Automate common viewership analytics requests from central platform and other media sources to provide data-driven intelligence.
• Analyze, interpret, and craft stories on viewing patterns, market trends, and competitors.
• Communicate complex, data-driven insights in a clear and compelling manner.

Skills

Nielsen

SQL

Python

Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in business or quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Job description

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week._________________Position Summary:Note: this is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed ten (10) months.This position is part of the Global Media Insights function within Data Strategy & Analytics (“DSA”) group, delivering data-driven insights to stakeholders and empowering decisions for the NBA’s media business. This role will be expected to analyze media research data, build products that put key information in the hands of stakeholders, and be a strategic partner on cross-functional projects. A successful support model will include interfacing with the strategic leads of the NBA’s media business and translating their priority needs into technical requirements that result in data products and analytical outputs that drive more effective decision making.Major Responsibilities:Stay informed on the competitive landscape and trends within media broadlyWork with DSA stakeholders to refine the central media data platform and combine with fan insightsProvide business knowledge to ensure data accuracy in translating external data feeds to the internal semantic layerScale new suite of reports for stakeholders across national and local media businessAutomate common viewership analytics requests from central platform and other media sources to provide data-driven intelligenceAnalyze, interpret, and craft stories on viewing patterns, market trends, and competitorsCommunicate complex, data-driven insights in a clear and compelling mannerRequired Skills/Knowledge:Foundational understanding of the sports media business and operational requirements facing a sports organizationExperience with media research data analytics tools (e.g., Nielsen) required with broader syndicated research platforms a plusTechnical foundation in SQL, Python and/or other coding languages to support robust analysesExperience with business intelligence platforms (e.g., Tableau) to construct scaled reportingStrong collaborator who can effectively operate within a matrixed organization to influence and drive resultsHard-working critical thinker who can overcome challenges to meet project-based goalsExcellent communicator with the ability to translate complex concepts into simple and intuitive deliverablesExperience/Education:Bachelor’s or advanced degree in business or quantitative field2+ years of experience in media or stakeholder-driven rolesSalary Range:$3,300-$3,500/bi-weeklyJob Posting Title:ProjectEmployees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time.Eligibility Note : Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role.We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.About the NBAThe National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. 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