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Senior Research Executive

The Economist Group
On-site
London - Commercial

Who we are

We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them.

We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses, The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity. 

The Research and Insight team supports The Economist Group’s Economist Impact division with the relevant audience and research for client proposals. 

The Research Executive will be responsible for analysing and reporting on audience research and data to generate insights on our audience. This role works closely with other research colleagues, strategists and sales teams to provide audience and data insights that inform Marketing campaign strategies and client proposals/requests.  This is a great role for someone who is looking to develop their research skills in the media space and contribute to interesting projects. 

How you will contribute: 

  • Conduct audience analysis from different audience studies using Telmar (survey analysis software) and other data sources
  • Review and prepare effective PowerPoint slides or reports that clearly communicate key insights and takeaways 
  • Develop understanding of different audience segments’ habits, behaviours and opinions to help inform communications plans 
  • Assist with conducting market and competitor analysis to help inform positioning and sector landscape  
  • Manage and update the team’s knowledge hub with the latest audience insights as new studies and data become available
  • Other ad hoc research projects 
  • Work closely with the Research Lead to ensure that the research and data provided meets internal and external client needs.

To succeed in the role you should have:

  • 1-4 years’ experience in customer research, survey analysis, media research or quantitative research
  • Proficient in finding the key takeaways in the data and communicating it in a clear way to others
  • Adept at using PowerPoint or Google Slides to communicate research and data 
  • The ability to meet deadlines and prioritise work effectively.
  • Experience with data manipulation software/tools (Telmar or similar tools) and knowledge of how to read/interpret survey data cross-tabulations is a plus. 
  • Experience with data sources across media and audience research (e.g. MRI Simmons, Ipsos Affluent, GBI, TGI, Comscore, Global Web Index, Kantar, Nielsen etc.) is a plus. 
  • An interest in media, advertising or customer research. 

You will be able to demonstrate:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well in a team
  • Self-motivation, proactive mindset
  • Attention to detail 
  • Research-literacy
  • Commercial mindset
  • A keen analytical mind

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Working Arrangements

The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required. 

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What we offer

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.

You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.