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Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom.

Sony Pictures Television EMEA Research team are responsible for supporting SPT’s channels, Content Distribution, and International Production businesses, with market and audience based quantitative and qualitative research, across all territories for all television platforms.

This entry-level position will quickly develop to play an important part in providing analysis to Sony’s businesses in the EMEA region.

Working with Sony’s award-winning Research team and based in London, the role will connect the business to audience behaviours and wide trends in the video industry. You will be exposed to projects for territories across the entire EMEA region, collaborating with other Research colleagues and other functions within SPT will be fundamental to success. The goal for this position, and the team overall, is to ensure research is used effectively in decision making that positively impact the business.

This role will provide experience of projects involving; consumer behaviour, landscape trends, linear and digital direct to consumer brands, transactional subscription and ad-funded models, in-region content productions and large content licensing agreements. Training in specific software, other technical skills and soft skills will be available. A specific fast-track training programme will begin from the start date.

What you'll do:

• After initial training, you will hone your skills with support of your manager and colleagues, aiming to deliver against these core responsibilities for the Sony Pictures business:
• Support the creation of research that drives content licensing sales to linear broadcasters, Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) and Advertising Supported Video On Demand (AVOD) platforms across the region. Specifically, for large sales events and new and library TV shows and feature films.
• Understand and identify over-arching consumer trends driving digital retail sales for SPT. This will include working on Sony’s franchise titles such as Spider-Man, Venom, Ghostbusters and Equilizer.
• Leverage SPT Research’s tools, third party data and primary research to aid activities relating to SPT’s international production businesses in both the scripted and unscripted space.
• With a broad regional remit, this position will be important in communicating insights – creating and sharing concise and visually appealing materials with the Research team and broader business.

What you have:

• Must have excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a strong attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to analyse numbers.
• Must have strong communication skills and be enthusiastic to improve all aspects.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, and Microsoft Word is essential.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to work independently.
• Passion for the film and television industry, particularly Hollywood movies and U.S. TV series. Working knowledge of key consumption behaviour trends and major industry players.
• Any prior experience / knowledge of TV ratings software systems and Tableau or other data visualisation tools would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Some previous experience in a market research or media research position could be beneficial, but not essential.
• Typically entry level or 1 years' prior experience in a similar role
• Fluent in English, other languages from the EMEA region would be beneficial, but not a requirement.
• Experience of TV measurement software or datasets (TechEdge, EMS, BARB, Nielsen etc.) would be an advantage but not a requirement.
• Experience of key media research tools such as GWI, YouGov Signal, Parrot Analytics, Whip Media/TV Time, GoldMedia VOD-ratings, FutureSource, Ampere, ComScore, OCC etc. also not essential, but an advantage.

How we take care of you:

• Competitive salary, with annual bonus eligibility.
• A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle including private medical insurance.
• Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays, in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor-led classes and high impact online resources.
• Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups, and/or Sony Pictures Action – our racial equity and inclusion strategy.
• Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products.
• Watch the newest movies and TV shows at our exclusive employee screenings at work.
• Entitlement to apply for an interest-free season ticket loan.
• Automatic enrolment in the Company’s Pension Plan
• Free counselling and advisory service.
• You will be automatically enrolled in the Company’s Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans subject to any applicable service requirements.
• The opportunity to attend various social events in our state-of-the-art offices in Paddington.
• In addition to the above we have a range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g., gym memberships, travel insurance, activity passes, car leasing, experience days and many more!)

If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process, including the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email.

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