Research Analyst

Research Analyst (Media & Audience Insights)Our media and entertainment client is seeking a Research Analyst to support audience measurement, ratings analysis, competitive intelligence, and consumer insights initiatives. This role will partner with internal stakeholders to deliver data-driven recommendations that inform programming, content strategy, marketing efforts, and business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career media researcher or analyst with experience using Nielsen ratings data and a passion for television, streaming, and audience insights. * Duration: 4-Month Contract * Location: New York, NY * Schedule: 40 hours per week * Work Arrangement: HybridQualifications * Bachelor's degree required * 1+ years of experience with Nielsen NPower * 1+ years of experience in media, television, entertainment, audience measurement, or related research * Understanding of television ratings, audience engagement, and viewership metrics * Experience analyzing data and translating findings into actionable insights * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Ability to present research findings to stakeholders * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint * Preferred: Experience with Comscore * Preferred: Experience with Nielsen Content Link, Lake5, or Star Media * Preferred: Experience supporting television, streaming, media, or entertainment brands * Preferred: Experience with survey design, survey programming, and analysis * Preferred: Community or panel management experience * Preferred: Experience with Alida or similar consumer research platformsKey Responsibilities * Produce daily, weekly, and monthly audience reporting * Analyze television and streaming performance data * Support competitive intelligence and marketplace trend analysis * Develop research-driven recommendations for stakeholders and leadership teams * Communicate findings through presentations, reports, meetings, and email communications * Monitor industry trends and shifts across television and streaming platforms * Collaborate with cross-functional teams supporting content and marketing initiatives * Identify audience behaviors, marketplace trends, and consumer insights * Support ad hoc research requests and business analysesIn this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.Benefits Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also: Email your resume in Word to: View email address on click.appcast.io Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : DR8-1995293L657 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. * Donna Ruch - Senior Recruiter, National Delivery For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States. This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 08/20/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic in