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At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

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The Analyst - Podcast provides insightful and strategic reporting to the Global Podcast Division across both the US + UK. This is a great opportunity for a data-savvy candidate to support Sony Music’s efforts in podcasting.

The role is responsible for leveraging a suite of internal and 3rd party tools to generate reporting and strategic insights across SME’s global podcast division. The role combines performance reporting, audience insights and ad hoc duties to drive data-driven decision making. The Analyst will generate data-driven recommendations for diverse set of teams spanning creative, marketing, ad sales + executive leadership, ultimately translating the actionable insights into presentation format. The candidate will be part of Sony Music’s podcast team in New York and will report into the VP, Insights & Reporting.

What you'll do:

Provide detailed weekly reports on show/episode performance, charting, + engagement metrics across the entire slate and key podcast titles to inform real-time decision making.
Generate insight around existing + future audiences for our podcasts, leveraging multiple data sources across analytics + research. This includes designing + analyzing listener surveys for direct feedback from core audiences.
Create deep-dive analyses or research studies to help refine audience targets, marketing, + ad sales, as well as evaluate future editorial decisions (e.g. talent conversations, creative concepts, etc).
Prepare regular mid or post campaign analyses for key titles, identifying areas of success and optimization across creative and marketing.
Respond to a large volume of ad-hoc data + analytics requests in a timely manner across multiple teams to support show marketing + sales efforts

Who you are:

Minimum 2-3 years experience in analytics, market/consumer research, media/entertainment research, audience development or related field
Possess a strong knowledge and passion for podcasts is a must.
Comfortable with various coding, survey research, visualization + data software programs/tools, such as Excel, PowerPoint, SQL, Python, Tableau, Looker social analytics platforms, survey design/analytics tools (e.g. Qualtrics, GWI, Brandwatch, Tubular, etc)
Know how to tell a compelling story from data in a clear + concise manner – orally, in writing, and in visual presentations.
Are an effective communicator, with excellent verbal + written communication skills
Have great organizational skills + are comfortable handling multiple projects simultaneously with efficiency & speed, working well under tight deadlines.
Degree with a concentration in Analytics / Psychology / Marketing / Consumer Behavior preferred (or equivalent work experience)

What we give you:

You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
Time off for a winter recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

New York Pay Range

$64,000—$70,000 USD

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