Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

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Research Executive – Maternity Cover (8 months)

Your New Role...

As a Research Executive, you will turn audience, viewing and market data into actionable insights that support content, marketing and commercial decisions across our Benelux business. The role will primarily focus on general Research & Insights across our portfolio, while also providing research and analysis to support sports-related business decisions where required. If you enjoy turning complex data into clear insights that influence business decisions, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Provide relevant insights from ratings analysis and create regular reports covering our linear portfolio and the wider TV, streaming and sports market.
• Build knowledge of Dutch and Flemish TV and sports viewing behaviour and trends, while monitoring relevant market developments and competitor initiatives in the Netherlands.
• Deliver valuable input into sports business cases and provide information and ratings analysis to support the acquisition and renewal of sports rights.
• Provide relevant data and insights to teams including Sales, Scheduling and Marketing to inform programming across sports, reality and factual content, as well as wider business decisions.
• Coordinate ad-hoc research requests from local and international stakeholders, including Programming, Marketing and the central Research team.
• Support the Director Research in developing ratings forecasts for the channels and contribute to Portfolio Development projects.
• Support the Director Research in coordinating quantitative and qualitative research projects.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Proven experience in a research role within a television, digital or media organisation.
• Strong interest in sports and media, with a strong understanding of the Dutch TV, sports and streaming market.
• Ability to analyse research data, translate complex findings into meaningful insights and tell a clear story through research presentations.
• Previous knowledge of ratings analysis software such as AdvantEdge, database software and/or digital analytics tools would be an advantage.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and independently solve problems.

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Some Important Details

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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