Senior Manager, Strategic Insights & Research

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Insights & Research for our client. This six-month, hybrid freelance position offers an exciting opportunity to work with leading media brands in the scripted and unscripted entertainment space. You’ll be onsite in New York, NY on Mondays and Tuesdays, with remote work from Wednesday to Friday. Compensation for this role is $55.00-$60.00/hour.

About the Role
As a Senior Manager in Strategic Insights & Research, you will play a crucial role in generating insights that drive strategic decisions. Working across media and content brands, you’ll conduct in-depth audience research and help our client deepen their understanding of audience attitudes, behaviors, and viewing trends. Your expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research will be essential for success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute proprietary quantitative and qualitative research studies to understand target audience needs
• Collaborate with internal teams to analyze and assess show performance
• Manage external vendors to ensure timely delivery and quality standards
• Oversee the online consumer community to gather valuable audience insights

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• BA/BS degree in a relevant field
• 5-6+ years of research experience in the entertainment or media industry
• Skilled in conducting and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative research
• Familiarity with ratings data, social listening tools, and secondary data resources
• Strong ability to translate complex insights into clear, visually appealing deliverables
• Exceptional multitasking skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for television and pop culture

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Commuter Benefits
• eLearning and Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development Opportunities

(*Eligibility: Benefits apply to candidates working over 30 hours per week on assignments lasting a minimum of 10 weeks.)

Ready to Apply?
If you’re excited about the role and meet the requirements, apply today! Our recruitment team will guide you through the process and advocate on your behalf.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.