Remote Distribution Research Lead — Analytics & Growth

A&E Networks; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 112,865 - 132,052; Full time

Job summary

A+E Global Media in New York, NY, seeks a Manager/Sr. Analyst in Distribution Research to drive data-informed decisions across digital and distribution partnerships.

You will build reports, analyze audience behavior, and provide actionable insights that support affiliate and MVPD negotiations. The role requires 3+ years in distribution research, strong analytics with Adobe Analytics and BI tools, and advanced Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in distribution research at a media company
• Knowledge of the media and distribution landscape, including MVPDs, vMVPDs, TV Everywhere, AVOD, SVOD and FAST platforms.
• At least 3 years of experience analyzing large datasets, conducting competitive research, and developing performance reporting to deliver clear, actionable insights and support strategic business recommendations across a variety of stakeholders.
• At least 2 years of Adobe Analytics and Nielsen
• Advanced skill set in Microsoft Excel
• Prior experience using BI tools
• 5+ years of experience in distribution research at a media company
• Knowledge of the media and distribution landscape, including MVPDs, vMVPDs, TV Everywhere, AVOD, SVOD and FAST platforms.
• Prior experience building BI tools (e.g. Tableau, Domo or other data visualization tools)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize recurring reports and dashboards in Adobe Analytics, Tableau, and other reporting tools for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Manage ad hoc reporting and research requests, present findings clearly and strategically, and proactively surface recommendations that inform business and distribution decisions.
• Analyze audience behavior, engagement trends, consumption patterns, and platform performance across digital and distribution partners to identify opportunities for growth and optimization.
• Synthesize large datasets, competitive intelligence, and marketplace trends into clear, actionable insights that support digital strategy and affiliate/MVPD distribution negotiations.
• Partner cross-functionally with teams across Research, Distribution, Digital, and Content to champion data-driven decision-making and provide insights that support business priorities and strategic initiatives.

Skills

distribution research

Adobe Analytics

Nielsen

Excel

BI tools

Tools

Tableau

Domo

PowerPoint

Job description

A+E Global Media in New York, NY, seeks a Manager/Sr. Analyst in Distribution Research to drive data-informed decisions across digital and distribution partnerships.

You will build reports, analyze audience behavior, and provide actionable insights that support affiliate and MVPD negotiations. The role requires 3+ years in distribution research, strong analytics with Adobe Analytics and BI tools, and advanced Excel proficiency.