CNBC News Analytics Manager

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

The News Analytics team is looking for a Manager who will be responsible for analyzing, synthesizing, and visualizing data insights across linear and digital platforms for CNBC. The Manager will report to the Senior Director of News Analytics within the company’s Content and Audience Analytics team.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in working with Nielsen TV ratings and experience with digital video analytics reporting. They should be passionate about delivering data-driven insights to inform and influence key stakeholders across the business (programming, editorial, finance, marketing, press, etc.). An interest in business and financial news is a plus.  

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret viewership data to unearth trends and insights that inform business decisions across multiple departments
• Leverage data visualization tools and techniques to highlight the performance of CNBC and competitors against key performance indicators
• Synthesize multiple data sets, including Nielsen ratings, to distinguish trends from sample noise
• Oversee standardized reporting and ad hoc analyses that align with business goals
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of programming on CNBC and competitive networks
• Forecast both linear and non-linear viewership during key estimate cycles
• Participate in strategy sessions focused on expanding the network’s reach and maximizing viewer engagement and retention
• Pursue new, creative approaches to audience insight and data visualization with automation
• Partner with teams across the organization, including programming, marketing, communications, business development, and finance, in addition to collaborating with research colleagues

 

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in media/business or a quantitative area of study (e.g., mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, or computer science)
• 4+ years of experience in audience research for a media company, streaming service, advertising agency, or vendor
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail, accountability, and ability to execute projects of all sizes with vision and purpose
• Superlative oral and written communication skills
• Expertise working with Nielsen Systems (NPower, NNTV) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Domo)
• Exceptional Excel and Power Point skills
• Experience with digital video reporting (YouTube Analytics, Adobe)

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to manipulate, visualize, and combine data with tools and languages like SQL, Python, and R
• Interest in media industry / TV / news / politics / business news / finance

Additional Information: 

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on business need. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 (bonus eligible)

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.