Analyst - Consulting, Sports null

About Nielsen Company

Nielsen is a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, shaping the future of media. Measuring behaviour across all channels and platforms to discover what audiences love, they empower their clients with trusted intelligence that fuels action.

Your role

Nielsen Sports is a trusted adviser and partner in sports and entertainment consumer research, media evaluation, and data-driven consultancy, helping clients worldwide to plan, optimize and measure the impact of their initiatives against business objectives. 

Responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery of client projects (from kick-off through to presentation), covering consumer insights, media evaluation, sponsorship valuations, and economic impact studies
• Your day-to-day work will require you to utilize various Nielsen-owned analysis tools, to interpret data, supplement with additional desk research, collaborate with other experts, and practice consultative storytelling;
• You will be required to monitor and manage processes, both internal and external, work closely with other Nielsen team members, as well as interact with clients.

Training & development

At Nielsen, you’re empowered to grow and develop as they shape the future of media together. Nielsen knows that no two career journeys are the same, so they embrace what makes you unique. When you join Nielsen, you can expect to experience a culture where everyone is committed to setting new standards and achieving more—so you can win together.

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Salary & benefits

Roles as an Analyst may earn an average of A$55,000 to A$60,000. (Source: Glassdoor)

Here are some of the benefits of an employee at Nielsen: 

1. A range of work options: working from home, job sharing, part-time work, a compressed working week or flexible start/finish times
2. Employee Assistance Program 
3. Paid Parental leave policy
4. Birthday leave
5. Volunteer leave
6. Read more.

Work-life balance

Nielsen promotes work-life balance by offering Flexible (Smart) working, The Day off on your Birthday, A ‘No leave No life’ policy that rewards you with bonus annual leave days per year, Volunteering leave, and paid parental leave for both parents.

Culture & vibe

Nielsen Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Their global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Read more.

About you

Here’s what they are looking for in this role:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably with an analytical or numerical background; Economics, Statistics, or Business, Marketing/Market research
• Strong interest in the business of sports, media, events, and entertainment
• Ability to consolidate, review and refine multiple sources of data and information to extract key insights and learnings for clients and knowledge transfer to team members
• Understanding of numbers and various levels of statistical analysis, with the ability to interpret and present data, both visually and verbally
• Demonstrate analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking
• Excellent project, time management, and multi-tasking skills, with adaptability and agility to thrive under pressure within a fast-moving industry and a high-energy team
• Demonstrate balance as a self-starter, working autonomously with ownership of tasks; and a team player, collaborating across divisions and markets
• Full proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to learn new software
• Previous project experience on sponsorship valuations and/or major event economic impact analysis is desirable
• Past experience with Q, Arianna or Landsberry & James Fusion and Tableau or Power BI would be looked upon favourably

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to Nielsen.