Research Director

About the role

KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a dynamic and analytical Research Director to lead audience research initiatives that support our television, digital, and sales operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze audience trends, consumer behavior, and market data to provide actionable insights that drive revenue growth and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, News, Marketing, and management teams to develop compelling research presentations, identify market opportunities, and strengthen KRQE's competitive position across all platforms.
• Oversee, analyze, and maintain all research information and functions from Nielsen, Kantar, Marshall Marketing, Strata, Google Ad Manager and other tools that support and enhance the sales and marketing effectiveness of our brands in the marketplace.
• Provide valuable research data to Sales, News, and Promotions departments, such as compiling and distributing relevant ratings facts, trends, and analysis, ratings successes and challenges.
• Prepare inventory and performance reports for sales managers within deadlines.
• Gather campaign data for proof of performance presentations for Sales & Marketing clients.
• Manage local digital campaign operations.
• Communicate with corporate digital ad operations to maintain campaign effectiveness.

Requirements & Skills

• Marketing or Communications degree or equivalent experience or Statistics
• Minimum of 2-3 years of media research experience
• Knowledgeable about media related software including Wide Orbit, Kantar, Google Ad Manager and other comparable software
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Problem-solving and deductive reasoning skills
• Clear and concise communications both through writing & presentation skills
• Organizational skills for daily responsibilities & special projects for sales and marketing team
• Knowledge of media campaigns through linear and digital platforms
• Comfortable presenting alongside a team of account executives and Management on key client meetings
• Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)