Research Analyst – Video Games

 

Role
As a Research Analyst, you will support a variety of primary research projects for industry-leading video game clients. This role requires the ability to think critically, tell a story using data, and work with a team of equally passionate gaming enthusiasts. The ideal candidate is someone with experience at a traditional market research supplier, with a personal passion for games and technology. You will be responsible for helping ensure quality, client-ready deliverables, working with a team of smart, passionate analysts.

 

At Interpret, we consider ourselves fun scientists, and we’re searching for someone who holds a common love for the industries we work in, has a curiosity for consumer behavior, and wants to apply their analytic chops and methodological expertise to the video game space. A fun scientist is someone who thrives in a dynamic environment where your hobbies and personal passion for gaming make work feel like, well, not work.

 

Company
Interpret is a global media, entertainment, and technology insights agency. We work with the biggest brands in entertainment and technology, across video games, movies and television, consumer electronics, social media, and advertising. While headquartered in Los Angeles, our team spans the globe. We have offices in Dallas, San Francisco, London, Munich, Shanghai, Seoul, and Brazil, and a network of strong local partners around the world. We are specialists in global consumer insight, with the majority of our engagements involving multiple markets and languages. For more information, visit https://interpret.la/.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the management of multiple primary research projects in various stages of development, demonstrating a clear ability to multi-task
  • Assist in all phases of the quantitative and qualitative research process, including vendor management, desktop research, study design, questionnaire and discussion guide development, field/recruiting, and tab, data analysis and report generation
  • Adhere to quality control processes at each stage of the research process across survey programming logic, data tables, participant rescreening (qual), and reports
  • Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, helping write cogent data-backed “stories”

Skills

  • Analytical; possess an ability to understand and translate research results to help tell a relevant and compelling story
  • Communicative; excellent verbal skills, both spoken and written
  • Detail-oriented; able to fully proof questionnaires, programming logic, data tables, and reports
  • Team-oriented; enjoy growing with other team members
  • Multi-task capable and time-sensitive; proficient in working on multiple research projects simultaneously and under tight deadlines
  • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; SPSS a plus

Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years of experience in marketing research (supplier-side)
  • Relevant degrees, such as business administration, market research, sociology, psychology, or anthropology a plus
  • Research projects via academic programs or independent research should be listed on resume

 

Compensation + Benefits

The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $55,900 - $70,400 per hour, is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. In addition to the base salary, total compensation also includes tiered performance bonus, health/dental/vision, 401(k), generous paid time off, physical & mental wellness program, paid parental/family leave, and continuing education scholarship program.

 

Job function
Insights Analyst, Project Management, Client Service