Manager, Research - Nordics, Netherlands & Belgium

Overview

This role is based in the United Kingdom. To meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the UK immigration system, you must have the appropriate immigration permission to work and reside in the UK for the duration of employment. Sony Pictures Television’s Research department is a global team supporting channels, content distribution and international production with market and audience-based research across all territories.

The role provides strategic analysis for Sony’s businesses in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region and contributes data-driven insights for the future of the industry. Based in London, the position connects the Nordics, Netherlands and Belgium with regional and global Landscape and Audience trends and collaborates with Research colleagues and other functions to ensure research informs decision making and strengthens client and vendor relationships.

The role involves projects on consumer behaviour, landscape trends, linear and digital direct-to-consumer brands, transactional and subscription models, local content productions and large content licensing agreements.

• Lead the development of innovative research that directly drives content licensing sales for TV Series and Feature Films across the Nordics, Netherlands, and Belgium, focusing on high-impact pitch materials and client engagement tactics linked to major sales events.
• Strategically collaborate with Commercial, Marketing and Research colleagues to integrate and leverage consumer trends influencing physical and digital retail sales for SPT.
• Own delivery of key research projects, utilising and combining primary and third-party data sources.
• Shape strategies and tactics that take the business forward, combining expertise of the industry landscape and audience behaviours.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, serving as the local expert within the EMEA business and facilitating the exchange of industry insights across the region and globally.
• Lead impactful communication initiatives with colleagues, key clients, and external partners that maximise the value of research.
• Support outcomes such as a strong contextual understanding across internal stakeholders, informed strategy development, and strengthened external partnerships with key clients.
• Play a major role in coaching and developing junior colleagues within the Research team.
• Forge new and strengthen existing relationships with internal business partners, stakeholders, third-party suppliers, and industry peers.

• Typically a minimum of 6 years' experience in a similar role or within the relevant media industry.
• Expertise in crafting and delivering concise, impactful insight-led presentations to all levels within an organisation and in client/external settings.
• Demonstrated ability to influence strategic direction using a blend of third-party datasets and commissioned primary research.
• Extensive experience applying research within a content licensing and/or home entertainment business context.
• Strong experience in writing and creating surveys and other primary research designs.
• Expertise in linear and streaming measurement methodologies and application is required.
• Highly skilled in deadline management and driving cross-functional collaborations in a media organisation.
• Deep passion for the film and television industry, especially Hollywood movies and U.S. TV series.
• Comprehensive knowledge of local market consumption behaviours. Existing relationships and a network within the industry and region are advantageous.
• Advanced MS PowerPoint and Excel skills, proficient in complex formulas and pivot tables. Competency in data visualization tools (Tableau) and handling large data sets.
• Willingness to work extended hours when necessary. Fluency in English is essential; fluency in other European languages is beneficial but not essential.

• Competitive salary, with annual bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive health plan options, including private medical insurance.
• Paid annual leave of 25 days, plus a winter holiday week off.
• Learning and development opportunities, including instructor-led classes and online resources.
• Employee Resource Groups and inclusion initiatives, with access to employee discounts and screenings.
• Season ticket loan option, pension plan, life insurance and group income protection.
• Opportunities to attend social events in Paddington offices and access to other discounted benefits.

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