Sr Research Mgr (Temp) bei NCM

ABOUT NCM:

We are the country’s largest, most innovative cinema advertising platform whose mission is to unite brands with our young, diverse audience through the power of movies and pop culture.  Hundreds of millions of moviegoers watch The Noovie Show each year, which airs in movie theaters nationwide prior to the trailers and feature film.  NCM offers advertisers incredible reach with unrivaled engagement, making cinema a premium destination for advertisers.  We’re a dynamic, fast-moving company focused on enhancing the moviegoing experience while developing creative ways for brands to connect with our hard-to-reach audience. 

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and strive to create a culture that leans into innovation, collaboration, accountability, honor, and perseverance.  We’re obsessed with the movies, client solutions, and having fun while we work.  If that sounds like a great sequel to your career’s story, check us out at NCM.com/careers.

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POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Sr. Research Manager is a strategic and analytical leader with 5+ years of experience transforming media data into actionable insights across both local and national markets. This role drives the use of modern analytics techniques—including AI-enabled tools for visualization, forecasting, and storytelling—to help guide Ad Sales strategy and demonstrate NCM’s competitive advantage across cinema, television, and digital video.

The Sr. Research Manager oversees a team of Research Analysts and partners with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful insights that inform client solutions, optimize revenue opportunities, and position NCM as a leader in attention-based media.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead the development, execution, and delivery of research projects that support both local and national Ad Sales teams.
• Leverage AI-powered and automation tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Tableau AI, Power BI Copilot, Excel Copilot, etc.) to streamline data processing, visualize insights, and enhance storytelling.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from a variety of sources, including first-party platforms (TransUnion) and syndicated sources (e.g., TransUnion, Nielsen, Comscore, GfK)
• Design dashboards and visual reports that highlight campaign performance, audience trends, and competitive positioning.
• Execute ad-hoc analyses including reach & frequency modeling, proximity mapping, cross-tabs, and demographic ranking comparisons.
• Translate data findings into strategic narratives that support sales positioning and client conversations.
• Stay current on evolving tools, data sources, and AI applications in media analytics to continuously advance research capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills, with a proven ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team of Analysts.
• Expertise with AI-assisted analytics and visualization platforms, such as Tableau, Power BI, Excel Copilot, and generative AI tools for summarization and insight creation.
• Proficient with syndicated data systems (Nielsen, MRI/Simmons, Scarborough, Comscore, GfK) and geospatial or mapping tools.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft data-driven stories for senior leadership and clients.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Professional demeanor and strong collaboration skills across departments.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of the following experience and training (designated as required and/or preferred) that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. 

Experience:

• Required: 5+ years of experience in media research, audience analytics, or data-driven marketing.
• Preferred: Experience leading or mentoring a research or analytics team within a media network, agency, or data organization.
• Experience implementing AI-powered workflows ford data visualization, insight generation, and automated reporting strongly preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in media, Marketing, Communications, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree (Master’s in Analytics, Marketing Research, or similar) preferred.

Licensure / Certification:

• None required. Certifications in data visualization or analytics tools (Tableau, Power BI, Python, or AI analytics platforms) are a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Conditions:  

This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Conditions:   

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time, etc.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (303) 792-8899 or email: [email protected].

****Out-of-market applicants are welcome. Please be advised that NCM does not pay any relocation expenses****

SALARY RANGE & BENEFIT OPTIONS FOR NEW YORK APPLICANTS:

Salary Range: Base Salary of approximately $100,000-$125,000 annually plus bonus - compensation is commensurate with skills & experience.

Benefits Options:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Leave (parental, vacation, personal days and sick)
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance

This information is provided as the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.