Director of Insights

As a member of our team, you will:

• Oversee the development of robust learning agendas, research strategies, and audience intelligence frameworks that inform Vevo’s strategic priorities
• Lead all aspects of quantitative and qualitative primary research projects, including: third party supplier management, study design and execution, data analysis and reporting, and socialization of insights across the broader company
• Become an expert on Vevo’s global audience and viewership trends, deriving holistic audience narratives and strategic opportunities by leveraging 1st and 3rd party data sources and platforms
• Develop bespoke research studies and data analyses to guide thought leadership that strengthens Vevo’s internal strategy and external market position
• Translate insights into go-to-market positioning, audience narratives, and category overviews, ensuring that data-driven recommendations inform all market-facing collateral
• Actively identify opportunities for AI-enabled research and workflows to reduce the cost and speed to insights while increasing access to data among our cross functional partners
• Coach and guide a high performing team of researchers responsible for managing and executing research studies and robust data analyses to support Vevo’s core business functions

This describes you:

You have the ability to translate data analysis into actionable insights and strategies, effectively communicating them to both internal teams and external stakeholders
You can synthesize data from multiple sources to identify patterns and implications for consumers and Vevo’s business
You possess strong knowledge of the multi-platform media and content landscape, advanced quantitative/qualitative methodologies and data collections frameworks, and current trends and challenges shaping the media industry
You have experience managing 3rd party research vendors through the full partnership lifecycle, from contract negotiation to project execution
You have a broad understanding of AI tools and a proven ability to apply them responsibly across the research process
You are naturally curious and possess a knack for uncovering valuable insights and turning them into compelling narratives that influence senior decision-making

Requirements:

8+ years of relevant consumer insights and/or market research experience, preferably at a media agency or digital publisher/brand
Expert knowledge of various quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and the ability to translate research and insights into business solutions
Deep familiarity and expertise with global syndicated research partners such as eMarketer, BrandWatch, GlobalWebIndex, MRI|Simmons, etc., along with a strong awareness of other global research and insights solutions in the marketplace Proficiency in data analysis and statistical techniques, with experience in data processing and visualization tools such as Looker and statistical software like SPSS or SAS
Effective cross-functional leadership skills, with ability to influence and align other teams

Interested? Great! You might like to know:

We're a fun, energetic, and tight-knit team
We really enjoy music and technology
We have competitive compensation and benefits packages
We have premier access to music content and new releases of original media content