Research Manager

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Vice President and team to design, execute, analyze, and communicate quantitative and qualitative research projects (surveys, online research, focus groups, and more) focused primarily on streaming, as well as broader media, technology, and audience insights topics.
• Re-launch and oversee Post Run Testing for Original titles, working with internal stakeholders and research vendors to survey viewers of priority content.
• Utilize syndicated data to produce weekly reports on awareness, attribution, and intent to view for Paramount titles.
• Analyze data from the Global Streaming Tracker to monitor brand awareness, performance, and perception across key markets for streaming services.
• Manage and direct research vendors; integrate perspective to ensure projects deliver valuable insights and meet business objectives; champion effective communication of findings across the company.
• Support the insights team in building best-practice processes and expanding insight tools and systems.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven ability to lead and juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.
• Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and the capacity to build effective professional relationships.
• Demonstrated experience managing research projects and delivering high-quality insights.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strategic, analytical thinker with skill in distilling complex data into clear, actionable narratives.
• Self-motivated, energetic, adaptable, and customer-oriented.
• Curious and collaborative with a passion for consumer behavior and the media sector.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• Experience with crosstab tools such as mTab or SPSS is preferred.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication; ability to produce concise and compelling content.
• Strong proficiency with PC, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Diplomatic with high cultural sensitivity.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in media research, ideally with a media owner (Streaming/TV/digital) or research agency.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with primary research methodologies.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.