MKTG Trainee: Dentsu Sports Analytics

Dentsu • Norwalk, CT

293d • $19

About The Position

At MKTG Sports + Entertainment, we offer a rewarding program for anyone seeking entry into the sports and lifestyle marketing industry. The Trainee Program is a six-month, entry level, full time, immersive employment opportunity where you will gain practical industry experience. A full-time, permanent position at the end of the program is based on performance and position availability. DSA (dentsu Sports Analytics) is the full-service measurement arm of MKTG S+E, and is a leading sports and entertainment research and data firm. We're looking for a passionate and driven individual with an analytical mind, who has an interest in the sports, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing industries. We help clients achieve sponsorship and lifestyle marketing success through customized solutions powered by our proprietary and proven market research techniques. Our team of researchers and analysts conduct research around the largest sports and entertainment properties and events. DSA offers media analysis and valuation services, digital analytics, and quantitative and qualitative measurement research processes to determine return. The ability to understand data and communicate these findings to executives will be a critical skill.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with experience in Sports Management, Market Research, Economics, Business Management or related field.
• Quantitative analysis skills and Excel skills.
• Interest in sports, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing.
• Ability to work within a team and be proactive in seeking solutions to problems.
• Demonstrate courteousness in all situations.

Nice To Haves

• Consider yourself a 'hand raiser' and be able to 'think on your feet'.

Responsibilities

• Help with quantitative and qualitative research projects including custom research solutions.
• Participate in media research analysis/rights valuation.
• Support social media analytics and listening workstreams.
• Provide sales activity support for business development efforts.
• Travel to sports and lifestyle events to conduct research, including planning logistics and managing a team of interviewers.
• Help develop creative ideas, undertaking research as requested and ensuring ideas are possible to implement within specific parameters and budget.

Benefits

• Hourly pay rate of $19.23 per hour.
• Eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy.
• Safe and sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree