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Media Research Manager
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Culver City, California
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Description
Our client is a global media, entertainment, and technology research firm providing proprietary data, forecasting, and strategic insight across television, streaming, film, advertising, and digital media markets. The firm supports decision-makers at major studios, streaming platforms, broadcasters, telecom operators, advertising agencies, consultancies, and financial institutions.
The organization operates internationally with teams across North America, Europe, and other global markets, and is known for combining rigorous data modeling, market forecasting, and thought leadership to inform commercial and strategic decisions.
We are seeking a Media Research Manager to lead research and forecasting initiatives focused on the TV, streaming, and online video ecosystem.
This role sits at the intersection of research, analytics, client engagement, and people leadership. The successful candidate will act as a senior expert representing media research externally while collaborating closely with internal commercial and consulting teams.
This position includes line management responsibilities, ownership of market models and forecasts, and regular interaction with clients and industry stakeholders.
Media Research Manager Benefits
Hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Collaborative, intellectually driven team culture
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off
Opportunities for professional development, industry exposure, and leadership growth
Media Research Manager Responsibilities
Research, Forecasting & Analysis
Lead market forecasting and modeling related to television, streaming, digital video, advertising, and content investment
Develop, refine, and maintain quantitative models tracking media economics, content spend, and market performance
Ensure research outputs reflect global market dynamics and cross-regional trends
Identify opportunities to improve data quality, analytical processes, and research methodologies
Oversee production of reports, white papers, and data-driven editorial content
Client & Commercial Engagement
Serve as a senior research representative in client meetings, presentations, and industry events
Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences
Support commercial teams with product demonstrations, research briefings, and prospect engagement
Contribute to thought leadership, including conference presentations, media commentary, and published insights
Support custom consulting projects, including strategic analysis, bespoke forecasting, and market assessments
Leadership & Team Management
Line manage and mentor a small team of researchers and analysts
Plan and allocate workloads to ensure timely, high-quality research delivery
Review and quality-assure analytical outputs for rigor and consistency
Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of new team members as the function grows
Media Research Manager Qualifications & Experience
4+ years of experience in media research, market intelligence, strategy, analytics, or consulting
Strong understanding of TV, streaming, digital media, advertising, and content economics
Demonstrated experience building or managing market forecasts, financial models, or analytical frameworks
Ability to communicate complex findings clearly through written reports and executive presentations
Experience presenting insights to clients, stakeholders, or industry audiences
Prior experience managing, mentoring, or coaching junior team members
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Experience working with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Qlik, Power BI) is a plus
Basic knowledge of Python, SQL, or other analytical tools is advantageous but not required
Strong organizational skills and ability to balance hands-on research with leadership responsibilities
Preferred Backgrounds (Non-Exclusive)
Media & entertainment research firms
Market intelligence or insights teams at studios, streaming platforms, broadcasters, or ad-tech companies
Management consulting or strategy roles focused on media, TMT, or digital platforms
Internal content strategy, market intelligence, or forecasting teams
Role tech stack
Python
SQL
Qlik
Tableau
Goodwin Recruiting
Media Research Manager
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