Research Assistant (Mandarin Reader)

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About The Role

The Nielsen Data Operations team provides comprehensive cross-platform advertising intelligence with actionable insights to identify prospects, analyze brand strategies and learn from past advertising campaigns to plan for the future. As part of the team, you will be responsible for capturing, coding and delivering data to clients for the Singapore market, and/or other markets as assigned. 

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily/weekly/monthly data delivery reports/dashboards to our internal Client Services team and/or external clients
• Identify products and advertisements on media channels for data input.
• Input timely and accurate information into our database platform in a quality-driven manner, adhering to internal processes/procedures and obtaining required approvals within specified timeframes
• Conduct periodic data audits to uphold the data integrity of data, reports and/or dashboards, participating in Quality Control checks/audits for all aspects of the Ad Intel processes
• Perform troubleshooting of technical data queries
• Work closely with internal Client Services team/s on clients’ requirements
• Assist in identifying/initiating/supporting improvements to processes and procedures to enhance overall work quality and efficiency
• Support in new initiatives and/or projects as and when required

Qualifications & Skills

• Candidate must be able to read & speak Tamil or Mandarin, as you will be taking data from Tamil / Mandarin publications (newspaper, articles) & advertisements.
• Minimum SPM / STPM / Diploma or equivalent qualifications
• 1 to 2 years of research and/or data management experience preferred but not a must
• Ideally, have an interest in data analytics
• Google Suite Applications – Gmail, Google Doc, Google Slides, etc
• Meticulous with strong attention to detail
• Good organizational skills & the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Well-organized with the ability to plan and prioritize
• Good communication in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset to work well with others 

Key Performance Indicators

• On-time and accurate input of data
• Compliance with internal processes and procedures
• Number / % of errors flagged during data audits or quality checks 

Benefits

• Base Salary from MYR 2500 -MYR 2700 per month
• You will be subject to a yearly annual increment plan based on your & company's performance
• Benefits include Medical Insurance coverage, Annual Leave up to 15 Days, Festive Leave, EPF & Socso
• Full Time - Permanent role supporting Regional Operations
• Growth & Learning Opportunities