Market Research Operations Analyst

Company Description

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Job Description

We are looking for a Market Research Operations Analyst to help manage survey data, maintain media station databases, perform rigorous quality control, and engage directly with station stakeholders. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision meets problem-solving, this role is for you!

As a Market Research Operations Analyst, you will play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of Nielsen data. You will bridge research operations, data entry, quality control, and stakeholder communication-ensuring high standards across all deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Coding & Quality Control: Review open-ended survey responses using defined logic; conduct rigorous checks on databases and downstream outputs to identify and fix data discrepancies.
• Database & Station Maintenance: Update and maintain reference files and station information used in reporting systems.
• Stakeholder Communication: Conduct phone and email outreach with station management to collect, clarify, and validate information; ask effective follow-up questions to fill in missing details.
• Root-Cause Problem Solving: Research complex classification issues and recurring discrepancies to implement long-term solutions rather than quick fixes.
• Operations & Workflow Management: Track daily production tasks, manage support tickets/escalations, and meet strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and delivery deadlines.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with internal teams to share best practices and propose ideas to streamline workflows, quality controls, and systems.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: High School Diploma (or equivalent) + 1-2 years of continuous office experience (e.g., data processing, data entry, accounts payable/receivable, or related operational roles).
• Attention to Detail: Proven ability to consistently execute rule-based work with high accuracy.
• Analytical Skills: Aptitude for spotting data trends, identifying discrepancies, and communicating clear recommendations.
• Communication: Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills for managing outbound calls and internal updates.
• Technical Skills: Basic computer proficiency with Google Workspace or comparable desktop productivity applications.
• Work Style: Calm under pressure, highly adaptable to new technologies/rules, and comfortable balancing urgent requests with high-volume production tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of U.S. geography and the media landscape (TV, radio, streaming).
• Prior experience in survey response coding, market research, or database maintenance.
• Familiarity with ticketing, workflow, or case-management tracking tools.
• External client or station operator communication experience.

Additional Information

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