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Job DescriptionThe 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.
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
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Skills Required
- BA or BS Degree in Marketing, Market Research or related field
- 1-3 years of Media Research experience
- Familiarity with US geography, retail industry and media landscape
- Knowledge of Market Research and Marketing
- 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
Nielsen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nielsen and has not been reviewed or approved by Nielsen.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous, including flexible or unlimited PTO in some roles, paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, and flex days. Personal days accrue monthly and can be used at employees’ discretion.
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Parental & Family Support — Support includes paid parental leave, family medical leave, adoption assistance, and adoption subsidies. These programs are positioned as part of a comprehensive package for families.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Select roles benefit from commissions, car pay, longevity bonuses, and performance-based bonuses. In some cases, overall compensation is characterized as outstanding or very satisfying.
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What We Do
Nielsen shapes the world’s media and content as a global leader in audience insights, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their audiences—now and into the future. An S&P 500 company, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) operates around the world in more than 55 countries.
