Senior Fieldwork Specialist – Quantitative
Who We Are
National Research Group (NRG) is a leader in data driven insights and strategic consultation to the global technology and entertainment industries. Working at the confluence of technology, content, and culture, NRG offers bold insights for storytellers everywhere. Our consultants have experience working across all facets of technology and media.
Why You’ll Love It Here
We are inspired by working with storytellers that challenge us to think differently and see the world in new ways. As a result, our business is driven by creative, curious, and inventive people who have a passion for culture and technology. We work as a collective across disciplines and geographies to bring together the best thinking for every assignment, delivering insights to bold storytellers everywhere.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Fieldwork Specialist who will assist with executing NRG’s global quantitative fieldwork activities. The candidate must be reliable, able to work independently, and be an effective communicator to all levels of management, vendors, and teams; the ability to multi-task, stay organized, and have a high level of attention to detail will be critical.
The Role
- Liaise with third party vendors to coordinate and conduct quantitative research
- Manage online and in-person quant survey research, including online tracking/custom work, exit polling, and intercept tests.
- Ensure all third-party vendors have the information and materials they need to execute projects effectively.
- Monitor fieldwork progress to ensure project deadlines are met in a cost-effective manner.
- Communicate status of projects and any potential challenges to internal stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot fieldwork issues and recommend solutions to external vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Handle administrative tasks associated with projects, including monitoring financials, maintaining project database, and closing out studies.
- Serve as a knowledge resource and consultant for junior team members on their projects.
- Help with other duties as assigned.
Who You Are
- Internally motivated self-starter who continuously strives to get things done, regardless of challenges encountered.
- Successfully manages time and multiple competing priorities in order to ensure deadlines are always met.
- Team player who is able to work collaboratively and/or initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal oversight.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Upholding the NRG’s core values of excellence, innovation, collaboration, enthusiasm, and grit.
Ideal Candidate
- 3+ years of professional experience, experience in project management for quantitative market research.
- BA/BS (4-year required) with a strong academic record.
- Excellent computer skills, including high proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong interest in motion pictures and the entertainment industry is a requirement.
Position Type
This is a full-time, exempt position, and hours of work and days are generally Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm PST supporting west coast hours. Some modified schedules are possible, due to workload and project timing. The location of the position will either be in Los Angeles, Denver or remote.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and online collaboration software.
Required Application Materials
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Why do you want to work at NRG?