Data Processing Specialist II chez The Nielsen Company

Company Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Job Description

The Data Processing Specialist will be part of a fast-paced team dedicated to delivering high-quality insights at the market level. Our collaborative teams deliver customized data that enables clients to optimize their advertising campaigns, advise on effective spend, and discover innovative ways to reach their customers.
While this role sits within the data department, the primary focus is the strategic and technical creation of surveys. You will be responsible for building the instruments that gather raw intelligence, ensuring they are logically sound and methodologically robust. This position is centered on the front-end architecture of survey development rather than back-end data analysis or statistical modeling.

Key Responsibilities

• Survey Architecture: Design and implement complex survey instruments using established methodologies to ensure high-quality data collection.
• Problem Solving: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop efficient solutions for capturing nuanced market data.
• Process Excellence: Leverage our 50-year legacy of excellence to help shape the future of market research through precise and impactful local surveys.

Why Join Us?
You will be part of a group of dedicated professionals with a remarkable history of success. As a member of our team, you won’t just be "processing" numbers—you will be the master builder of the tools that make market research possible, leveraging your expertise to ensure our surveys remain the gold standard of the industry.

Qualifications

• BA or BS Degree in Marketing, Market Research or related field

• 1-3 years of Media Research experience a plus

• Familiarity with US geography, retail industry and media landscape

• Knowledge of Market Research and Marketing a plus

• Proficient in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite 

• Strong English language oral and written communication skills

• Effective at collaborating on multiple projects

• Effective time and task management abilities

• Capacity for logical analysis

• Eager to learn and explore development opportunities

Additional Information

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