Research Analyst

NBCUniversal

California (MO)

Hybrid

USD 68,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on various services

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Research Analyst in California to support its content distribution teams. The role involves analyzing cross-platform viewing data, producing reports on content performance, and collaborating across divisions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and proficiency in SQL and media measurement tools. This position offers a hybrid work environment and various company-sponsored benefits.

Qualifications

Background in media research.
Experience with media measurement and business intelligence tools.
Skilled in analyzing datasets.

Responsibilities

Provide market analyses based on audience metrics.
Produce reports monitoring content performance.
Create highlights for client-specific teams.

Skills

Power Query

SQL

Snowflake

Microsoft Office 365

Media measurement tools

Business intelligence tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Nielsen

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Research Analyst at NBCUniversal

This range is provided by NBCUniversal. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$68,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world‑class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad‑supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world‑renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Overview

The Research Analyst will focus on providing research support to NBCU’s content distribution teams in the U.S., London and Latin America, on both a pan‑regional and country‑specific basis. In this role you will be responsible for compiling, organizing, visualizing, analyzing, and presenting cross‑platform viewing data in various research projects including standard landscape and performance reports, ad hoc client requests, and long‑term strategy evaluations. This position reports to the VP of Audience Insights & Analytics in Universal City.

Responsibilities

Provide market, brand, platform, and program analyses and insights based on linear TV and digital audience metrics
Produce regular reports monitoring NBCU and competitive content performance, including written insights derived from the data
Create client‑facing highlights for territory‑specific and global teams, illuminating the success of NBCU series
Build and maintain detailed and accurate historical databases of first‑party client data
Ensure data quality and integrity through cleaning, filtering, and system setup for efficient insight generation
Provide support for major annual conferences/events such as LA Screenings and Content Americas
Master multiple ratings/streaming measurement software products
Maintain and help develop systems for storing key departmental data and analyses

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Background in media research
Proficient in Power Query, SQL, Snowflake, and Microsoft Office 365 (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
Experience with media measurement tools (e.g., Nielsen, Digital‑i, ITVR, Tech Edge, Instar) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Skilled in analyzing and using 1st and 3rd party datasets

Desired Characteristics

Ability to work autonomously to tight deadlines and multiple competing priorities
Ability to collaborate across divisions and build strong working relationships
Knowledge and understanding of the television industry relevant to broadcast, cable, and digital platforms, including research terminology and methodology
Excellent numeracy and analytical skills, with the ability to craft clear and visually compelling reporting
Knowledge and understanding of the U.S. and/or Latin America media landscape and industry relevant to broadcast, cable, and digital platforms
Outstanding problem solving and investigative skills to answer questions and supplement analyses when only limited data and information are readily available
Experience cleaning and streamlining inconsistent datasets

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in‑office requirements at any time.

Benefits

This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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