Director, Linear & Cross Platform Research

In this role, you will:

• Leverage ratings, analytics, research, and viewership data to create impactful cross-platform analyses.
• Utilize syndicated and proprietary data to effectively analyze all aspects of Tennis Channel’s non-linear viewing, including the Tennis Channel App, Tennis Channel 2/PBTV FAST, and Tennis Channel International’s global audience, as well as deliver timely analyses of other lines of business, including digital and social.
• Analyze and manipulate data to create tennis tournament presentations that deliver clear, compelling, and actionable insights, along with well-crafted recommendations that inform strategic decision-making across all Tennis Channel departments and external clients. Assess company goals and consult on strategies, providing analysis and tools to address needs using various research data.
• Identify and deploy best practices in research strategy to improve business analysis and client solutions.
• Provide insights on overall sports media trends, sports rights costs, and their impact on the network.
• Respond to ad hoc and short-turnaround requests for data and metrics from across the organization, and proactively and disseminate insights.
• Manage and develop the junior team in performing interpretive analyses that transform data into invaluable insights.

• Bachelor’s degree in television, communications or statistics
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in media research, with a focus on FAST, streaming and sports media/cable network research preferred
• A strategic and analytical mindset capable of interpreting complex data and identifying market opportunities and threats
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, as well as experience with data analysis (R and SQL) and data visualization (Tableau) tools preferred. Nielsen data systems experience, including NPower
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure without sacrificing accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work on a variety of different projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership skills and a strong track record of working across all levels of an organization

Tennis Channel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pickleballtv (PBTV) is the 24-hour television home of America’s fastest growing sport. With coverage of tournaments throughout the year, the network offers 1,000+ hours of live matches from the game’s top professionals and biggest stars. PBTV also provides viewers with first-class instruction, exclusive lifestyle programming and studio news content and more.

Tennis Channel is the media home to two twenty-four-hour television networks, a subscription streaming service, online magazine and podcasts dedicated to the sport and its unique lifestyle. The tennis-media hub is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community. Tennis Channel is carried nationwide by every one of the top ten pay-TV service providers.

Tennis Channel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts.

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