MultiChoice Centre of Information & Insights seeks to appoint a dynamic and self-motivated EE candidate, to assume responsibility as a Senior Research Analyst – in the DStv-i Department to take on reporting and data insightsresponsibility for DStv-i South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Angola, Zambia, Tanzania and other African territories as the project expands. The incumbent will report to the DStv-i Data Manager, and be based at our offices in Randburg.
CONTEXT
External factors which will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account:
- Lucrative business environment
- Fast paced Dynamic organisation
- CII policies and procedures
CUSTOMERS
External individuals or groups as well as individuals or groups within the organisation to whom products, services, programmes and information must be provided
Internal Customers
- MultiChoice
- M-Net
- SuperSport
- DStv Media SalesExternal Customers
- International Channel Partners
- Advertising Industry (Agencies and Clients)OUTPUTS
- Tracking of DStv-i viewing trends, linked to local and international events and channel and bouquet changes
- Providing analysis and data insights
- Reports and presentations to internal and external clients
- To work on any ad hoc research analyses as required
- Validation of DStv-i data
- Responding to queries and data analysis briefs as and when required COMPETENCIES
Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs are:
- Skills in data interpretation
- Knowledge of various research methodologies
- A sound understanding of the landscape of African markets, television and media industries
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
- Understanding of viewership calculationsPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Meticulous and strong attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Achievement & results driven
- Initiative
- Proactive
- Self-motivated
- Team Player
- Deadline oriented
- Service-oriented
- Ability to work under pressure
- IntegrityKNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or Diploma in relevant field (Social sciences, Human sciences, Market Research, Communication, Statistics etc.)
- Quantitative & Qualitative Research knowledge
- Knowledge of the Media and Advertising industry
- Preferably competent in 3rd Party Software systems; Telmar, Arianna, InfoSys, Choices
- 2-3 years work experience in Research, Media or Advertising Agency, Marketing or Analytics.