Sr. Statistical Programmer (Hollywood, CA)
VNU is a privately held company that provides millions of people around the world with the insight, intelligence, and information they need to make smarter business decisions. We hold market leading positions with world-renowned and widely recognized brands and businesses including ACNielsen (marketing information), Nielsen Media Research (media measurement and information), and Billboard, Adweek, and The Hollywood Reporter (business media)...to name a few.
Nielsen Entertainment is the leading provider of market research and syndicated products for the global entertainment community. Our portfolio of businesses provide industry insight and consulting services to our film, music, literary, interactive gaming, and home entertainment clients based on our own primary and custom research, strategic analysis, testing, tracking, retail sales measurement, and a broad array of both traditional and emerging technology tools which cater to entertainment creators, developers, marketers, distributors and observers. Our client roster includes Universal Studios, Activision, Random House, Target, Sony-BMG, Warner Music Group, WalMart, AOL, LucasArts, and Harper Collins, and many others.
Description:
Purpose of the Role:
Perform statistical analysis and modeling on large, on-going, tracking studies
Function as the technical lead for execution of tacking products
Assist in the development of technical solutions and creation of data warehouse infrastructure for Nielsen Entertainment
Assist in the design and development of the custom research factory where needed
Work closely with Operation and Technology team to automate weekly production processes for trackers
Skills Required:
5+ years work experience programming, developer
Data management experience
Experience with SAS or SPSS
Experience with statistical principles and methodologies, focusing on predictive forecasting of time series data
Microsoft Office suite (Access & Excel)
Microsoft SQL Server 2000, T-SQL
Demonstrated strong problem solving and continuous improvement process skills
Strong written and verbal Skills Desired:
Master's degree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline
Experience in the entertainment industry
Proven familiarity with consumer research techniques and trends
Experience with Oracle or Unix
8+ years experience
We offer dynamic careers that give you the opportunity to contribute and the room to grow. You can create a wide career path across all of our businesses. VNU promotes and enforces a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all individuals.
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