Director, Consumer Insights

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BACKGROUND:

NBCU TV& Streaming is looking for an experienced Director of Consumer Insights to join our team and drive primary research initiatives that establish a consumer connection to the Peacock, NBC and Bravo brands and increase engagement among viewers. This individual will use their prior experience partnering with Marketing, CRM & Data Analytics teams to set a strategic research vision and lead a team in support of that vision. In this role, you will report to the Vice President of Brand & Growth Strategy Insights for NBCU TV & Streaming and collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organization to bring the consumer perspective into decision-making.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS:

A consumer insights leader ready to have an impact and help drive strategic decision-making. You should have experience collaborating with senior stakeholders within Marketing, CRM & Data Analytics teams to understand their needs, leading quantitative and qualitative primary research initiatives and collaborating with senior leadership to drive business decisions.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Build relationships with senior leaders on the Marketing, CRM and Data Analytics teams, acting at a thought partner to executive leadership and cross-functional teams to provide strategic consumer insights that drive overall business success
• Create a strategic primary research roadmap to drive Peacock user engagement and retention, collaborating with the Advanced Analytics teams to deliver research insights that are integrated with first party data
• Collaborate with the CRM Strategy team to provide insights and strategic guidance to optimize the various Peacock consumer journeys including deep analysis of specific cohorts like non-viewers and cancellers
• Understand how to drive KPIs among key user cohorts by collaborating with Platform Analytics & CRM to tie 1st party analytics & survey insights
• Develop a playbook for regular testing of creative campaigns all along the development funnel
• Track and infuse Brand KPIs into everyday thinking and measurement across the organization
• Partner with UX Research leads to deliver integrated insights and recommendations
• Be an innovative thinker and a clear, effective communicator
• And most importantly, live the values of collaboration and teamwork, operating as one team across NBCU TV & Streaming

WHAT YOU WILL GET FROM THIS ROLE:

• Do meaningful work: Contribute to building a successful streaming service and driving the positioning of entertainment brands
• Drive impact: Help Peacock deliver on strategic goals for brand positioning and subscriber engagement
• Gain leadership experience in a matrixed org: Build relationships with stakeholders across functions including Marketing, CRM and Data Analytics and partner with them to help achieve their objectives
• Work with smart people and industry experts: Collaborate with experts across many different teams both at Peacock and within the greater NBCU organization 
• Achieve career & professional growth: Access resources to build on your research skills and develop your career
• Work alongside a high-performing Insights Team: You’ll be joining a supportive team that is highly motivated and proud of what they do

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven leadership experience collaborating with Advanced Analytics teams for a digital app to execute primary research initiatives in support of user engagement and retention goals
• Proven leadership experience working with Marketing teams to support creative development & brand positioning
• Advanced experience in quantitative and qualitative research design and project management including advanced survey writing, survey data analysis, moderator guide development and vendor management
• Digital/app experience required; streaming service experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills and experience building consultative relationships with senior stakeholders to help them focus in on the goals that can be most effectively supported through research
• Experience partnering with internal Data Analytics teams to connect survey and first-party user data and deliver integrated insights & recommendations
• Statistics proficiency and experience required; ability to conduct advanced statistical analysis like factor and conjoint analysis is an advantage but not required
• Advanced proficiency in survey analysis tools (e.g., Marketsight, displayr, SPSS, etc.) required and programming languages preferred (SQL, R)
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in a relevant field (Quantitative Methods, Market Research, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, etc.)
• 10-15 years’ experience in market research for an app, online subscription service or streaming service

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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. Salary range: $140,000-$180,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).

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.

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