Associate, Dentsu Sports Analytics

Dentsu Sports Analytics is seeking a highly motivated and proven individual to join our team as an Associate. As a leading sports and entertainment research and data firm, we provide innovative solutions and insights to drive strategic decision-making within the industry. The Associate role will report to a Manager with Dentsu Sports Analytics and be critical to delivering sponsorship valuations and custom research reports to our clients.
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* Job Description:

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* Location:

New York, NY or Norwalk, CT (Hybrid 2 days per week in one of these offices
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** Qualifications
* ** 2-3 years of proven experience in research, data analytics or related field, along with working knowledge of sports/entertainment marketing/sponsorship.
* Bachelor's degree in analytics, marketing, sports management, or a related field.
* Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
* Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
* A desire and willingness to travel as required to conduct on-site research at events.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Power BI, R, or Python a plus
* A passion for the business of sports and entertainment.
* A strong desire to make a positive impact on the sports and entertainment industry.
* A commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
** Responsibilities
* ** Assist in managing all aspects of media measurement and sponsorship valuation projects, including media analysis and reporting.
* Assist fan tracking research team in managing data collection, quality control, data analysis, and reporting.
* Travel to events and supervise on-site research/data collection team.
* Manage research and technology vendors to ensure appropriate project delivery. Includes time spent training AI tools to scan/monitor broadcasts and identify client logos.
* Generate and communicate recommendations, insights, observations, and implications based on consumer/fan research, media research, and syndicated studies.
* Support other areas of the business, including digital analytics, new business outreach, qualitative research, etc.
* Some travel required (including weekends/holidays) to provide logistical support to research teams (i.e. on-site support, managing on-site staff).
* Stay updated on industry trends, competitor analysis, best practices, and emerging technologies related to sports and entertainment research and data.

The annual salary range for this position is $62,500-$104,500. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits available with this position include:
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
• Life insurance,
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
• 401k,
• Flexible paid time off,
• At least 15 paid holidays per year,
• Paid sick and safe leave, and
• Paid parental leave.

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.  For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit

To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
* At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles).

Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of…