Trainee, Research and Data Analytics (MKTG Sports + Entertainment)
Company Description
MKTG S+E is a global integrated agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment to impact human behavior through meaningful marketing solutions and experiences. Our key differentiator is “knowing people better than anyone else” and using deep consumer insights to establish powerful connections between sports properties and brands.
Across strategy, measurement, content, hospitality, and events, we connect the sports and entertainment industry and companies around the world to deliver meaningful marketing solutions and experiences that are truly differentiated. The experiences that we create engage customers, build memorable brands and deliver value. MKTG S+E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network.
By joining MKTG Sports + Entertainment, you’ll join a team of innovative, creative and caring people. We know that our agency’s success relies on the achievements of our team members – who we genuinely care about and value. MKTG S+E is led by our core values which focus on collaboration, community, inspiring change, pursuing excellence and celebrating bravery – all of which are foundational to our culture and how we treat each other and our clients. This is an opportunity to produce career-defining work. Along the way, you’ll team up with inspiring colleagues and encounter a richness of clients, cultures, and experiences. We offer exciting challenges, memorable experiences, and opportunities to shape your future.
Job Description
At MKTG Sports + Entertainment, we offer a unique and rewarding program for anyone seeking entry into the sports and lifestyle marketing industry. The Trainee Program is a six-month, full time, fully immersive employment opportunity that has proven to be an ideal way for entry level individuals to gain practical industry experience. A full-time, permanent position at the end of the program is based on performance and position availability.
The Research & Analytics team (SRi) provides clients with market research services in order to 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 at some of the industry’s top events and offer media analysis, valuation services, digital analytics, as well as traditional quantitative and qualitative measurement research processes to determine return. As a Trainee, you will be a part of a close-knit team of analysts and become involved in all aspects of the account management/maintenance process, such as:
- Assisting with quantitative and qualitative research projects (our research includes custom research solutions including using panels, executing onsite research, conducting focus groups, etc.)
- Participating in media research analysis/rights valuation
- Providing sales activity support for business development efforts
- Supporting social media analytics and listening workstreams
- Some travel (including weekends) may be required to conduct research
Qualifications
- College degree (Bachelor's or Associate's) highly preferred, relevant experience will also be considered
- Interest in sports, entertainment and lifestyle marketing
- Must have strong quantitative analysis skills and advanced Excel skills
- Ability to communicate with concise and clear language
- Focus on details to exceed client expectations and prioritize and complete tasks according to project timelines
- Contribute ideas and solutions that lead to the success of the MKTG team and client accounts
Additional Information
We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. To us, representation means more than just diversity, it means true equity. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. We are constantly evaluating our practices and policies, creating and sustaining pathways to promotion, and intentional in how we create and distribute resources, giving people what they need to grow. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create opportunities for everyone. We offer team member support through flexible working arrangements and schedules that promote work/life balance along with progressive parental and caregiver programs as well as opportunities to give back to the community as part of our global social responsibility efforts.
If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.