Lead Statistician at Nielsen

Lane Cove, New South Wales, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Media, Market ResearchIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Statistical/Analytical or a related discipline, 4+ years of recent experience demonstrating the ability to address the job requirements, proficiency with statistical software such as SAS, R, or Python, and knowledge of sample-based and big data techniques. They should also have experience with data fusion and data imputation techniques, strong planning, organizing, and project management skills, and an ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

The Lead Statistician will balance the responsibilities of gathering and transforming data into insights relating to respondent profiles and TV/Video viewing behavior, designing questionnaires, conducting data collection and processing, performing data analysis and interpretation, presenting observations and findings internally and to technical committees, providing data projection and weighting approaches, and delivering data insights to support strategic decisions. They will also mentor team members, support colleagues with data analysis, and provide internal and external support on technical discussions.

Skills

SAS

Python

Excel

Statistical Analysis

Data Cleaning

Data Processing

Data Weighting

Data Projection

Data Imputation

Data Fusion

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters

1963Year Founded

$45.1MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.

Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.

Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.

The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.

Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.

Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.

Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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