Senior Research Executive, Digital

BBC

  • London
  • £31,800-41,800 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
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  • Analyse digital performance across BBC's global services using web and social analytics.
  • Lead research projects combining digital analytics with qualitative and quantitative methods.
  • Design and maintain dashboards to disseminate insights efficiently.
  • Collaborate with data science teams on projects involving machine learning and NLP.
  • Support global teams with data-driven decision-making across editorial, product, and strategy.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL CRITERIA
  • Strong experience with web analytics tools (e.g. Piano Analytics, Google Analytics).
  • Proficiency in social media analytics tools (e.g. Emplifi, YouTube Analytics).
  • Have a good practical understanding of one or more data visualisation tool, such as Tableau or Power BI.
  • Have a good practical understanding of one or more data scripting language, such as Python or SQL.
  • Understanding of digital media trends across global markets and platforms.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Experience working with data science teams on Machine Learning or Natural Language Processing projects.
  • Familiarity with research methodologies (e.g. surveys, focus groups, user testing).
  • Knowledge of statistical concepts (e.g. sampling, significance testing, regression).
  • Experience in international research or analytics outside UK/US audiences.
  • Passion for global news and current affairs.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.DisclaimerThis job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.For any general queries, please contact:RedeploymentThe BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.Information at a GlanceThis is your BBCAt the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.Life at BBCHere you will benefit from:
  • Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
  • Excellent career and professional development.
  • Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
  • A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.
Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.You belongWe have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.Disability confidentWe are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss:APPLY NOWStartPlease wait...#BBCPUBLICSERVICEBBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.×Cookie Consent ManagerWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Required CookiesThese cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off.Show More DetailsRequired Cookies Provider Description Enabled
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