Analyst - Sport Media

Job Title – Analyst - Sport Media

DAY-To -DAY Responsibilities - 

• Support more senior colleagues with the management of complex projects and manage smaller ones independently or as part of a small team.
• Create searches and use bespoke media information tools to find relevant data. Collect, collate and interrogate data to tell a story to clients.
• Report writing; perform advanced media valuation analysis and calculations in Microsoft Excel, using functions such as pivot tables, vlookups, IF formulae and data filters.
• Data analysis: looking into trends and identifying potential discrepancies and errors.
• Report production: producing bespoke analysis and reports for clients; creating a clear narrative from the data that enables the client to make data-driven decisions.
• Coach and support junior analysts where applicable.
• Proofreading fellow analyst’s reports, suggesting pertinent improvements to the written insight and presentation of data.
• Adhere to data management quality control processes to ensure accurate, consistent and a compliant delivery of data.
• Maintaining dashboards and databases with the correct, most recent data and information.
• To provide support to the Client Services team on ad-hoc projects.
  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collation of secondary media data through targeted bespoke searches
• Analysis of broadcast data, making logical and accurate estimations where appropriate
• Preparation of data, making decisions regarding extrapolation and methodology application.
• Uploading of data to proprietary dashboard
• Perform data validation and verification checks, quickly addressing any discrepancies
• Report writing, pinpointing key insights and building on analysis to explain emerging trends
• Advising managers and team members of any scheduling issues.
  QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to approach and solve problems.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and hitting deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Enthusiasm for day-to-day writing of evaluation reports and data analysis across a broad range of media.
• Experience in the media evaluation sector (in particular sports media) is desirable.
• Passionate about professional sport
• Microsoft Office experience essential, including Excel to a high standard (i.e. vlookups, IF formulae, pivot tables and data filters).
• Possess a good, clear writing style and understand different uses of tables, charts and commentary.
• Effective communication to senior management level.