Insight and Measurement Manager

Role/Team overview The Insight & Measurement Manager is a key commercial research and analytics role within Sky Media, responsible for demonstrating the effectiveness and value of advertising across Sky's portfolio of channels, platforms and partner brands. The role combines audience measurement, market research, data analytics and commercial storytelling to generate revenue opportunities, support advertising sales teams and strengthen advertiser investment in Sky content.

The successful candidate will manage research projects, develop insight-led sales materials, oversee specialist audience panels, and represent Sky Media within industry bodies such as BARB. We are looking for somebody with exceptional storytelling skills, with a passion for uncovering insights and crafting persuasive narratives that resonate with advertisers, stakeholders and senior leaders.

Uncover the stories behind audience behaviour, viewing trends and campaign performance, transforming data into compelling narratives that demonstrate the value of Sky Media's advertising platforms and drive commercial growth. Partner with Sky Media sales teams to create insight-led presentations, pitches and thought leadership that captivate advertisers, inspire confidence and unlock new revenue opportunities. Build strong relationships with research suppliers, industry bodies and partners, representing Sky Media externally and ensuring we remain at the forefront of audience measurement and industry thinking.

Connect diverse data sources, audience intelligence and market trends to reveal meaningful insights, helping stakeholders make informed decisions and spot opportunities others might miss. Lead innovative research initiatives, from bespoke studies to audience panels, using curiosity and creativity to deepen understanding of audiences and strengthen Sky Media's market proposition. Bring insight to life for senior stakeholders, clients and industry audiences through engaging storytelling, thought leadership and persuasive communication that shapes strategy and drives investment.

• Proven ability to transform complex audience, viewing and campaign data into compelling stories using internal software such as Barb data surfaced via Tech Edge and IPA TouchPoints.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience using research and insight through tools such as Nielsen Ad Intel and TGI data to create revenue opportunities, strengthen client relationships and drive advertiser investment.
• Extensive experience delivering insight-led presentations and thought leadership to senior stakeholders, clients and industry audiences, with a track record of engaging and influencing diverse audiences.
• Advanced expertise in audience measurement and media research tools, with the ability to uncover meaningful insights for our digital platforms and translate them into clear, actionable recommendations. This includes using industry data such as Ipsos Iris, Tubular and You Tube analytics.
• Demonstrable experience leading and delivering large-scale research projects, from design and stakeholder management through to insight generation and impactful communication.
• Excellent stakeholder management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and respond effectively to evolving business needs.

• Experience representing an organisation within industry bodies, trade groups or audience measurement committees (e.g. BARB), helping shape industry standards and best practice.
• Experience managing proprietary research panels, bespoke audience studies or specialist market research programmes within a media, advertising or broadcasting environment.
• Knowledge of out-of-home, sports, streaming and / or cross-platform audience measurement, with an understanding of how insight can be used to create compelling commercial narratives for advertisers and media partners.

• Free Sky TV package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
• Private healthcare with mental health support
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky…