National Research Group

Role Description We are seeking passionate, curious, and motivated individuals to join NRG as Research Analysts, with start dates throughout Summer 2026. As part of our Client Services team, you will work alongside world-class researchers who bring deep industry expertise, a global perspective, and a passion for understanding consumers across entertainment, technology, gaming, sports, and lifestyle. Your impact will include: - Support all phases of quantitative and qualitative research projects, including research design, questionnaire and discussion guide development, data analysis, and storytelling. - Projects may include methods such as: - Concept evaluation - Brand studies - Content optimization tests - Messaging/positioning evaluation - Creative materials tests - Market sizing and segmentation - Thoughtfully leverage AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, among other emerging platforms, to streamline workflows and elevate the quality and impact of our work. - Help drive quality control processes at each step of the research lifecycle. - Translate data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations through visual, creative, and story-driven reports. - Partner with internal and external operations teams to drive projects forward on stringent timelines. Qualifications - Prior internship or work experience in market research or consumer insights is a plus, but not required. - B.A./B.S. degree in areas such as Social Sciences, Psychology, Business, Marketing, Market Research, Statistics, Economics, or a related field. - Enthusiasm for adopting AI tools to optimize workflows. - Genuine interest in seeking information on consumer behavior. - Comfortable working with structured and unstructured data to identify trends and uncover insights. - Ability to connect complex research findings into clear narratives. - Passion for learning about entertainment, technology, gaming, sports, and lifestyle sectors. - Internally motivated and proactive. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Hawk-eyed attention to detail. - Natural problem solver. - Expert multitasker. - Great team member who works collaboratively. Requirements - Experience visualizing data in tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, and Google Slides. - Familiarity with statistical packages such as SPSS or Q is a plus. - Exposure to techniques such as statistical significance testing, correlation analysis, multivariate analysis, cluster/segmentation analysis, conjoint analysis, or discrete choice modeling. Benefits - Flexible/Remote work with optional usage of our offices in Playa Vista or New York. - Unlimited PTO, volunteer days, and a generous number of recharge days. - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans. - 401K with company match. - Generous paid Parental Leave. - Regular performance evaluations with opportunities for promotions and merit increases. - Educational and training reimbursement plan. - Employee perks program including discounts on travel, hotels, cars, fitness, movie tickets, and more. - Resources available for mental health, inclusive care, and family building. - Regular team/company events and activities including annual summer and holiday parties. - Pet friendly headquarters and pet insurance options.

About NRG NRG is a leading global insights and strategy firm at the confluence of content, culture, and technology. We stay ahead of what’s next, providing fresh insights to spark new ideas. We’re a trusted partner to our clients, working behind the scenes to bring imagination, depth, and clarity to their biggest challenges—in entertainment, technology, lifestyle, sports, and gaming. Together, we create with confidence. We’re proud of our company’s values – these values guide us as we navigate sunny days, gray skies and everything in between: - Do what you love. With conviction. - Where discovery lives. And impact drives. - Celebrate difference. Cultivate belonging. - Big thinking. Collectively inspired. - Embrace the journey. Be human. The Opportunity We’re looking for a Research Director to join our Entertainment team, focusing on Series Content Testing - partnering with some of the most impactful TV and streaming brands in the world, who trust us with their biggest creative and strategic challenges. You’ll oversee end-to-end research initiatives, from crafting surveys and discussion guides to transforming data into compelling narratives that answer key strategic questions for our clients. In this role, you’ll lead episode testing for broadcast, cable and streaming studios, to uncover how audiences connect with stories, characters, and creative elements - helping clients refine content and marketing strategies for upcoming series releases. While content testing will be the primary focus, you will also have the opportunity to work on broader custom and creative testing (such as post-release evaluation, franchise work, and more). If you’re passionate about both qualitative and quantitative research, love visualizing data and uncovering insights with clarity and confidence, and thrive as a subject matter expert in the entertainment space—while eager to mentor, grow, and inspire top-tier junior talent—this is the role for you. Your Impact - Manage end-to-end quantitative and qualitative research projects focused on TV series content, including but not limited to pilots and multi episodes/binge testing. - Serve as a trusted and strategic consultant to clients, identifying business challenges and designing research solutions that drive long-term partnerships and testing programs. - Translate research data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations through visual, creative and story-driven reports. - Partner with internal and external operations teams (programming, fieldwork, facilities, moderators, data processing) to drive projects forward on stringent timelines. - Build relationships through effectively managing day-to-day client interaction and helping solve client issues and concerns. - Help provide direction to analysts and managers on the team, giving meaningful feedback on all aspects of a project and training analysts across methodologies. - A proven track record of being able to operate with a high degree of independence in managing client relationships and project delivery, demonstrating readiness for senior-level ownership, accountability and strategic leadership, with minimal oversight required from Sr. Director or VP levels. - Drive successful project execution, collaborating with senior team members and providing input and oversight to junior team members on quality control processes at each step of the research lifecycle, from checking survey programming logic, questionnaire proofing, number checking and proofing reports and presentations for accuracy. - Contribute to business growth through thought leadership, proactive client engagement, and the development of new research frameworks and capabilities. Who We're Looking For - Experience – We’d love for you to have 7+ years’ experience working in consumer insights, consumer research or in a strategy role. A strong focus on entertainment is required, with experience in content testing preferred. - Your degree(s) – Ideally looking for a B.A./B.S. degree in areas such as Social Sciences, Business, Marketing, Market Research, Statistics, Economics or a related field. Additional degrees are welcome! - Passion – You live and breathe all things TV, and love turning audience behavior into strategy. - Research practitioner – In-depth understanding and experience with a range of complex qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. - Custom research expertise – You have a strong foundation in custom research, including survey writing, data tab review, quality control, and analytical rigor. Our work is highly tailored—each project addresses a unique client challenge, with no standard playbook. You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, applying core research principles to build smart, strategic approaches from the ground up. Your ability to adapt, think critically, and solve problems is key to delivering high-quality insights in a fast-paced, client-centric environment. - Exceptional communication and storytelling – You can craft compelling narratives from complex data, identifying key insights and translating them into clear, strategic recommendations. You bring a strong point of view to your analysis and can confidently articulate that perspective in both written reports and verbal presentations. You're adept at presenting to different audiences, simplifying complex ideas, and influencing stakeholders through clear, persuasive communication. - Self-starter – Internally-motivated who continuously strives to get things done well, regardless of challenges encountered. This person should be able to take direction, but not wait for direction (proactivity is essential at this level)! - Flexible and resilient – You’re comfortable adapting to the fast pace of entertainment research, including shifting timelines and occasional off-hours work to meet client needs. You stay calm under pressure and thrive on delivering great work, no matter the challenge. - Client-centric – Proven experience nurturing and building relationships with clients, understanding their goals and ensuring we deliver on those and confidently providing strategic guidance to them. - Leadership – You can mentor and inspire junior team members. - Data driven – Expert at working with data to identify trends and insights, including both structured (i.e. data and hard numbers) and unstructured (i.e. interviews and qualitative) data. Advanced data visualization skills using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs and Slides. - Data analysis techniques and software – Experience with the following data analysis techniques would be highly valuable: statistical significance testing, correlation analysis, multivariate analysis techniques (such as cluster/segmentation analysis) and conjoint and discrete choice analysis. Experience with statistical packages, like SPSS or Q, are a plus. - Curiosity and critical thinking – You are genuinely interested in seeking information on the “whys,” always digging for more information to understand what makes consumers tick. - Expert multitasker – Successfully manages time and multiple competing priorities to ensure deadlines are always met. Staying organized is a must for managing projects! - Hawk-eyed attention to detail – Errors don’t get past you and you are always focused on ensuring high levels of quality control and reporting. - Great Team Member – Team player who is able to work collaboratively and harmoniously within a team and across teams. You will roll up your sleeves to help get the job done and no task is beneath you. You welcome feedback because you have a zest for learning and growing. Position Type This is a full-time, exempt position. What We Offer We embrace the current era of work and what it means to be a best-in-class employer. We understand the flexibility that is required to recruit and retain incredible talent, whether it’s empowering you to do your best work from the comfort of your home or supporting you if you need to take a mental health day for self-care and rest. Below is a unique blend of benefits tailored to meeting the ever-changing professional landscape. - Flexible/Remote work with optional usage of our great offices in Culver City and New York - Unlimited PTO, volunteer days and a generous number of recharge days including a full office closure during the week of Christmas and New Year’s - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans - 401K with company match - Generous paid Parental Leave - Regular performance evaluations with opportunities for promotions and merit increases - Educational and training reimbursement plan and other training and professional development opportunities - Employee perks program (includes discounts on travel, hotels, cars, fitness, movie tickets and more) - Resources available for mental health, inclusive care and family building - NRGratitude – our company-wide employee recognition program - Regular team/company events and activities including annual summer and holiday parties - Pet friendly headquarters and pet insurance options Our Commitment Diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the center of all our practices to ensure that NRG is a place where people from all identities and backgrounds can thrive. NRG is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse talent by supporting their growth through learning programs, internal mobility, affinity group participation and leadership development. Our differences make us a stronger workforce and enhance our creativity and innovation. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Compensation In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $100,000-$120,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

About NRG NRG is a leading global insights and strategy firm at the confluence of content, culture, and technology. We stay ahead of what’s next, providing fresh insights to spark new ideas. We’re a trusted partner to our clients, working behind the scenes to bring imagination, depth, and clarity to their biggest challenges—in entertainment, technology, lifestyle, sports, and gaming. Together, we create with confidence. We’re proud of our company’s values – these values guide us as we navigate sunny days, gray skies and everything in between: - Do what you love. With conviction. - Where discovery lives. And impact drives. - Celebrate difference. Cultivate belonging. - Big thinking. Collectively inspired. - Embrace the journey. Be human. The Opportunity We are seeking a strategic and versatile Vice President or Senior Vice President to lead a team within NRG’s Technology research practice. This role will oversee an established team and client portfolio, building on a strong foundation while elevating the strategic impact and quality of our work. We are looking for a senior researcher and strategist with deep experience advising technology clients, leading complex engagements, and mentoring high-performing teams within a supplier-side organization. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor across your client portfolio – strengthening existing relationships, contributing to new business conversations, shaping proposals, and providing senior leadership on strategic research initiatives. If you are passionate about technology research and enjoy leading teams to deliver meaningful, actionable insights, this is an opportunity to make an impact within a collaborative and growing practice. Your Impact - Lead end to end custom qualitative and quantitative research projects for technology clients, including proposal design, methodology approach, questionnaire and discussion guide development, data analysis, and storytelling. - Projects will include audience, landscape, and brand studies, with methods such as messaging or positioning evaluation, market sizing, conjoint, segmentation and tracking, as well as a range of qualitative methodologies including UXR. - Translate research data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations through visual, creative and story-driven reports. - Develop and mentor a team of analyst to director level researchers, providing training, guidance, and career support, while effectively balancing workloads. - Develop, maintain, and deepen strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs and objectives are met through our research offerings. - This would include tapping into your existing network of clients to bring in business on NRG’s behalf. - Stay up to date with tech industry trends and best practices in research and incorporate this knowledge into the development of new research solutions. - Contribute to and leverage thought leadership research to showcase NRG’s expertise and knowledge in technology research. Who We're Looking For - Experience – We’d love for you to have 8+ years’ experience working in consumer research and/or B2B research, or in an analyst/strategy role at a technology company (ideally some combination thereof, but supplier side experience is a must). - Your degree(s) – Ideally looking for a B.A./B.S. degree in areas such as Social Sciences, Business, Marketing, Market Research, Statistics, Economics, or a related field. Additional degrees are welcome! - Passion – An enthusiasm for research, data driven approaches, and strategic thinking. You live and breathe all things technology and enjoy staying up to date on industry trends and developments. Small talking or deep diving on these topics fuels you - Executive presence – Experience in handling complex client issues, providing well-informed strategic counsel, at times under tight time pressure. - Research practitioner – Expert-level understanding and experience with a range of complex qualitative and quantitative research methodologies Ability to use thought leadership research to help build NRG’s profile as a trusted and innovative research provider in the technology sector. - Client-centric – Proven experience nurturing and building relationships with clients, confidently providing strategic guidance to them. - Business Development mindset– You are excited about proactively driving new business opportunities. - Leadership – You have a well-developed research acumen and can lead and develop a team. You have no problem helping with decision making related to team management and resourcing. You are a strong collaborator and can partner effectively with leaders across the business to develop and deliver optimal insights for our clients. - Curiosity and critical thinking – You are genuinely interested in seeking information on the “whys.” You can solve complicated questions using creative and collaborative tactics. You lead the development of research plans as well as deliver game-changing insights. - Data viz chops – Expert at navigating data sets and extracting insights. Experience visualizing data with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Slides, Keynote and more. - Storytelling – Strong writing skills where you can craft a story around data insights and clearly communicate key points in a succinct, impactful manner. You have great oral communication skills as well. - Data analysis techniques – Experience with the following data analysis techniques: statistical significance testing, correlation analysis, multivariate analysis techniques (such as cluster/segmentation analysis) and conjoint and discrete choice analysis. - Self-starter – Internally-motivated who continuously strives to get things done well, regardless of challenges encountered. - Expert multitasker – Successfully manages time and multiple competing priorities to ensure deadlines are always met. Staying organized is a must for managing projects! - Hawk-eyed attention to detail – Errors don’t get past you and you are always focused on ensuring high levels of quality control and reporting. - Great Team Member – Team player who is able to work collaboratively and harmoniously within a team and across teams. You will roll up your sleeves to help get the job done and no task is beneath you. You welcome feedback because you have a zest for learning and growing. Position Type This is a full-time, exempt position. What We Offer We embrace the current era of work and what it means to be a best-in-class employer. We understand the flexibility that is required to recruit and retain incredible talent, whether it’s empowering you to do your best work from the comfort of your home or supporting you if you need to take a mental health day for self-care and rest. Below is a unique blend of benefits tailored to meeting the ever-changing professional landscape. - Flexible/Remote work with optional usage of our great offices in Culver City or New York - Unlimited PTO, volunteer days and a generous number of recharge days including a full office closure during the week of Christmas and New Year’s - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans - 401K with company match - 12 weeks paid Parental Leave (baby bonding) - Regular performance evaluations with opportunities for promotions and merit increases - Educational and training reimbursement plan and other training and professional development opportunities - Employee perks program (includes discounts on travel, hotels, cars, fitness, movie tickets and more) - Resources available for mental health, inclusive care and family building - NRGratitude – our company-wide employee recognition program - Regular team/company events and activities including annual summer and holiday parties. - Pet friendly headquarters and pet insurance options. Our Commitment Diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the center of all our practices to ensure that NRG is a place where people from all identities and backgrounds can thrive. NRG is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse talent by supporting their growth through learning programs, internal mobility, affinity group participation, and leadership development. Our differences make us a stronger workforce and enhance our creativity and innovation. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Compensation To comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $150,000-250,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

About NRG NRG is a leading global insights and strategy firm at the confluence of content, culture, and technology. We stay ahead of what’s next, providing fresh insights to spark new ideas. We’re a trusted partner to our clients, working behind the scenes to bring imagination, depth, and clarity to their biggest challenges – in entertainment, technology, lifestyle, sports, and gaming. Together, we create with confidence. We’re proud of our company’s values – these values guide us as we navigate sunny days, gray skies and everything in between: - Do what you love. With conviction. - Where discovery lives. And impact drives. - Celebrate difference. Cultivate belonging. - Big thinking. Collectively inspired. - Embrace the journey. Be human. The Opportunity Our engineering organization is evolving to support increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled, data-driven products. We’re hiring a Director of Engineering to lead platform engineering across data platforms, shared services, and core application systems that underpin product delivery. You’ll raise delivery reliability, establish clear ownership, and drive architectural direction that enables scalable, AI-capable products – turning ambiguity into structured execution and measurable outcomes. Your Impact - Own platform strategy and execution across data infrastructure, shared services/APIs, and core systems while improving delivery predictability and systematically reducing technical debt. - Strengthen and evolve the platform engineering operating model to support scalable growth and increasing product sophistication. - Elevate and enforce standards for operational readiness, performance, security, observability, and SDLC discipline. - Champion pragmatic adoption of AI across engineering workflows and product systems – accelerating developer productivity, enabling intelligent data-driven features, and ensuring the platform can support emerging AI capabilities. - Lead and develop engineering managers and senior engineers, setting high expectations for accountability, ownership, and cross-functional leadership. What Success Looks Like - Engineering execution is predictable, disciplined, and aligned with company priorities. - Clear ownership and sound judgment reduce friction across teams and stakeholders. - Platform investments materially improve product capability, reliability, and development velocity. - Engineering is viewed by senior leadership as a decisive, accountable, and strategic partner. Who We're Looking For - Required technical qualifications - 10+ years in software and/or data engineering, with significant experience in platform or shared-services environments. - 4+ years leading engineering managers and senior technical contributors across multi-team, cloud-based architectures. - Proven ability to improve execution discipline, organizational effectiveness, and cross-functional alignment at scale. - Experience defining platform strategy and operating models while balancing modernization, disciplined technical debt reduction, and ongoing delivery commitments. - Experience operating in data-intensive, analytics-driven product environments is strongly preferred. - Technical Environment & Architectural Expectations - NRG’s engineering platform spans modern front-end applications, backend services, and warehouse-native data systems in cloud environments. Our stack includes React applications, Java/Spring and Python-based backend systems, shared APIs, dbt-based data platforms, orchestration workflows, Snowflake and BigQuery analytical warehouses, and Postgres databases. - The Director of Engineering is expected to have sufficient technical depth to: - - Evaluate architectural trade-offs across front-end, backend, and data systems. - Drive coherent platform evolution, balancing modernization and disciplined technical debt reduction with active delivery commitments. - Raise the bar on engineering rigor across reliability, data modeling, CI/CD, and observability. - Ensure platform investments enable scalable analytics and AI-driven product capabilities while aligning with business priorities. - Your degree(s) – B.A./B.S. degree in Computer Science or a related field – or equivalent work experience. - Communicator and relationship builder – You’re adept at conveying technical complexity to non-technical team members. - Project management and organizational skills – You possess goal tracking, priority setting, and metrics competencies, supporting oversight of multiple concurrent project initiatives across the enterprise. - Analytic thinker – You solve complex problems, which support and enable sound decision making, and you have the desire to brainstorm future-thinking ideas. - Curious learner – You’re up to date on the latest best practices and technologies, are willing to experiment with new technologies. Position Type This is a full-time, exempt position. What We Offer We embrace the current era of work and what it means to be a best-in-class employer. We understand the flexibility that is required to recruit and retain incredible talent, whether it’s empowering you to do your best work from anywhere you desire or supporting you if you need to take a mental health day for self-care and rest. Below is a unique blend of benefits tailored to meeting the ever-changing professional landscape. - Flexible/Remote work with optional usage of our great offices in Culver City or New York - Unlimited PTO, volunteer days and a generous number of recharge days including a full office closure during the week of Christmas and New Year’s - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans - 401K with company match - Generous paid Parental Leave - Regular performance evaluations with opportunities for promotions and merit increases - Educational and training reimbursement plan and other training and professional development opportunities - Employee perks program (includes discounts on travel, hotels, cars, fitness, movie tickets and more) - Resources available for mental health, inclusive care and family building - NRGratitude – our company-wide employee recognition program - Regular team/company events and activities including annual summer and holiday parties - Pet friendly headquarters and pet insurance options Our Commitment Diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the center of all our practices to ensure that NRG is a place where people from all identities and backgrounds can thrive. NRG is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse talent by supporting their growth through learning programs, internal mobility, affinity group participation and leadership development. Our differences make us a stronger workforce and enhance our creativity and innovation. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Compensation In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $170,000-$200,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

About NRG NRG is a leading global insights and strategy firm at the confluence of content, culture, and technology. We stay ahead of what’s next, providing fresh insights to spark new ideas. We’re a trusted partner to our clients, working behind the scenes to bring imagination, depth, and clarity to their biggest challenges—in entertainment, technology, lifestyle, sports, and gaming. Together, we create with confidence. We’re proud of our company’s values – these values guide us as we navigate sunny days, gray skies and everything in between: - Do what you love. With conviction. - Where discovery lives. And impact drives. - Celebrate difference. Cultivate belonging. - Big thinking. Collectively inspired. - Embrace the journey. Be human. The Opportunity We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Qualitative Research Manager to join our Devices & Services team. This role offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in an ongoing research program for one of the world’s most influential social media platforms, directly shaping how millions of users engage with and experience the product every day. You’ll lead qualitative research end to end—from designing studies and moderating sessions to synthesizing insights and delivering impactful reports. Through this work, you’ll help our client deeply understand user experiences and behaviors, providing actionable insights that guide how they optimize the platform’s design, features, and content to create more engaging, and user-centered experiences. Your Impact - Oversee qualitative UX studies from research design through reporting, including writing screeners, crafting discussion guides, managing logistics, moderating sessions and synthesizing results. - Lead in-person and remote research leveraging diverse qualitative methods such as interviews, diary studies, usability testing, focus groups, concept evaluations, journey mapping and more. - Moderate research sessions that foster open, engaging dialogue that uncovers authentic user perspectives to inform product and design decisions. - Distill complex research findings into strategic insights that guide our client in optimizing design, features, and content to deliver a seamless, user-centric experience. - Manage multiple concurrent projects with efficiency and precision, ensuring all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality. - Serve as a trusted thought partner to our client, offering strategic guidance and proactive solutions to evolving research needs. - Provide mentorship and direction to junior team members, offering feedback, guidance, and opportunities for growth. - Collaborate with senior team members and provide oversight to junior team members in coordinating logistics with internal and external operations teams (programming, fieldwork, facilities, data processing), and partnering with these teams to drive projects forward on stringent timelines. Who We're Looking For - Experience – We’d love for you to have 4+ years of hands-on experience designing and conducting a range of qualitative methodologies and studies. - Your degree(s) – Ideally looking for a B.A./B.S. degree in areas such as Psychology, Anthropology, Information Science, UX Design, Computer Science, or a related field. - Moderation Mastery – Skilled in leading engaging user sessions that uncover meaningful insights. - UX Research Expertise: Familiarity with understanding user behaviors and conducting UX research. - Qualitative Rigor: Able to write screeners, manage recruitment, and craft thoughtful discussion guides. - Communication and storytelling – Strong writing skills where you can craft a story around data insights and clearly communicate key points in a succinct manner. You have great verbal communication skills as well and are highly skilled at presenting to groups and sharing your point of view. - Data driven – Expert at working with data to identify trends and insights, including both structured (i.e. data and hard numbers) and unstructured (i.e. interviews and qualitative) data. Advanced data visualization skills using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs and Slides. - Passion – An enthusiasm for research, data driven approaches, and strategic thinking. You enjoy staying up to date on social media trends, user behaviors, and platform design. - Client-centric – Proven experience nurturing and building relationships with clients, understanding their goals and ensuring we deliver on those and confidently providing strategic guidance to them. - Leadership – You can mentor and inspire junior team members. - Self-starter – Internally-motivated who continuously strives to get things done well, regardless of challenges encountered. - Expert multitasker – Successfully manages time and multiple competing priorities to ensure deadlines are always met. Staying organized is a must for managing projects! - Hawk-eyed attention to detail – Errors don’t get past you and you are always focused on ensuring high levels of quality control and reporting. - Great Team Member – Team player who is able to work collaboratively and harmoniously within a team and across teams. You will roll up your sleeves to help get the job done and no task is beneath you. You welcome feedback because you have a zest for learning and growing. Position Type This is a full-time, exempt position. What We Offer We embrace the current era of work and what it means to be a best-in-class employer. We understand the flexibility that is required to recruit and retain incredible talent, whether it’s empowering you to do your best work from the comfort of your home or supporting you if you need to take a mental health day for self-care and rest. Below is a unique blend of benefits tailored to meeting the ever-changing professional landscape. - Flexible/Remote work with optional usage of our great offices in Culver City and New York - Unlimited PTO, volunteer days and a generous number of recharge days including a full office closure during the week of Christmas and New Year’s - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans - 401K with company match - 12 weeks paid Parental Leave - Regular performance evaluations with opportunities for promotions and merit increases - Educational and training reimbursement plan and other training and professional development opportunities - Employee perks program (includes discounts on travel, hotels, cars, fitness, movie tickets and more) - Resources available for mental health, inclusive care and family building - NRGratitude – our company-wide employee recognition program - Regular team/company events and activities including annual summer and holiday parties - Pet friendly headquarters and pet insurance options Our Commitment Diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the center of all our practices to ensure that NRG is a place where people from all identities and backgrounds can thrive. NRG is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse talent by supporting their growth through learning programs, internal mobility, affinity group participation and leadership development. Our differences make us a stronger workforce and enhance our creativity and innovation. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Compensation In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $90,000-100,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

About NRG NRG is a leading global insights and strategy firm at the confluence of content, culture, and technology. We stay ahead of what’s next, providing fresh insights to spark new ideas. We’re a trusted partner to our clients, working behind the scenes to bring imagination, depth, and clarity to their biggest challenges—in entertainment, technology, lifestyle, sports, and gaming. Together, we create with confidence. We’re proud of our company’s values – these values guide us as we navigate sunny days, gray skies and everything in between: - Do what you love. With conviction. - Where discovery lives. And impact drives. - Celebrate difference. Cultivate belonging. - Big thinking. Collectively inspired. - Embrace the journey. Be human. The Opportunity We are seeking a Director of Data Processing to drive strategic transformation while maintaining excellence in hands-on data processing delivery. Reporting to the VP of Research Operations, this unique role combines individual contributor responsibilities with strategic leadership, requiring someone who can both execute complex data processing tasks and spearhead the modernization of our technology platforms and workflows. Your Impact Technology & Infrastructure Strategy: - Develop a deep understanding of our existing technology platforms and architect solutions to enhance their integration, connectivity, and interoperability. - Identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies, including AI tools and methodological approaches, to advance data processing capabilities. - Manage multi-platform data workflows and implement data transformation processes while maintaining integrity and security standards. Process Innovation & Organizational Development: - Design and optimize data processing workflows, establishing best practices that improve quality, reduce cycle times, and enhance productivity. - Partner with leadership to build operational capabilities, mentor technical talent, and establish scalable frameworks. Advanced Data Processing & Problem Solving: - Execute complex data tabulation, cross-tab analysis, weighting applications, and custom table creation using SPSS, Q, UNCLE, Quantum, or Unicom Intelligence. - Serve as go-to expert for resolving technical challenges, troubleshooting data issues, and providing methodological guidance. - Create and implement automated solutions using VBA, Visual Studio, and other programming tools. Quality & Delivery Excellence: - Develop and maintain rigorous quality assurance protocols ensuring highest standards of accuracy and reliability. - Collaborate with client teams to understand requirements, recommend approaches, and ensure deliverables meet objectives and timelines. Who We're Looking For - Experience – 7+ years of experience in Data Processing, Data Tabulation, or Data Science is required; experience in the Market Research industry is preferred. - Education – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related quantitative field. Additional degrees are welcome! - Technical Skills – Deep proficiency with data tabulation software such as SPSS, Unicom Intelligence, Q, or UNCLE is required. Strong experience with VBA and Python programming is required; AI literacy and experience integrating AI tools into data processing workflows is strongly preferred. - Leadership – You have a well-developed leadership acumen and can lead and mentor team members. You are a strong collaborator and can partner effectively with leaders across the business to develop and deliver optimal insights for our clients - Passion – An enthusiasm for optimizing operations and implementing technological solutions that drive efficiency. You are driven by smarter systems, scalable process design, and workflow automation. You are driven by smarter systems, scalable process design, and workflow automation - Self-starter – Internally-motivated who continuously strives to get things done well, regardless of challenges encountered. - Expert multitasker – Successfully manages time and multiple competing priorities to ensure deadlines are always met. Staying organized is a must for managing projects! Position Type This is a full-time, exempt position. What We Offer We embrace the current era of work and what it means to be a best-in-class employer. We understand the flexibility that is required to recruit and retain incredible talent, whether it’s empowering you to do your best work from the comfort of your home or supporting you if you need to take a mental health day for self-care and rest. Below is a unique blend of benefits tailored to meeting the ever-changing professional landscape. - Flexible/Remote work with optional usage of our great offices in Culver City or New York - Unlimited PTO, volunteer days and a generous number of recharge days including a full office closure during the week of Christmas and New Year’s - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans - 401K with company match - Generous paid Parental Leave - Regular performance evaluations with opportunities for promotions and merit increases - Educational and training reimbursement plan and other training and professional development opportunities - Employee perks program (includes discounts on travel, hotels, cars, fitness, movie tickets and more) - Resources available for mental health, inclusive care and family building - NRGratitude – our company-wide employee recognition program - Regular team/company events and activities including annual summer and holiday parties - Pet friendly headquarters and pet insurance options Our Commitment Diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the center of all our practices to ensure that NRG is a place where people from all identities and backgrounds can thrive. NRG is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse talent by supporting their growth through learning programs, internal mobility, affinity group participation and leadership development. Our differences make us a stronger workforce and enhance our creativity and innovation. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Compensation In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $100,000 - $120,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.