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Staff Researcher – Player Research & Insights
| Company | 2K |
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| Location | Novato, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $114000 – $175000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in market research or consumer insights, either client-side or at a research agency
- A consistent track record of impact (not research for the sake of it)
- Experience personally conducting qualitative and/or quantitative primary research (meaning you did the research as opposed to managing a vendor / 3rd party who did it)
- Strong analytical and statistical skills, with bonus points for experience with quantitative / statistical software (e.g. SPSS, SAS, R, Q, Python, Tableau)
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), comfort presenting information in groups or 1:1
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to work with a variety of personalities, skills, geographies, and seniority levels
- Comfortable with ambiguity and change, ability to operate with minimal direction / supervision when needed
- Independent thinking; ability to take direction and gather input from multiple sources, and chart a path with a mix of conviction, humility, and openness to evolution
- Eagerness to learn and for self-improvement across hard and soft skills
- Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally
Responsibilities
- Identify, design, and complete qualitative and quantitative market research studies
- Use a variety of research methods to uncover deep insights into current and prospective players, helping us understand their needs, behaviors, and motivations
- Hire and manage 3rd party research vendors to ensure a high quality of work
- Integrate insights from multiple studies and sources into a cohesive narrative with clear implications and recommendations
- Serve as a trusted advisor to key internal partners across teams; build and cultivate relationships with diverse groups, from the more analytically minded to more creative professionals, and teams with varying levels of experience working with insights professionals
- Present research findings and recommendations to senior teams in a clear and compelling manner
- Collaborate closely with partner organizations including User Research (UXR) and Data Science
- Be responsible for the overarching Learning Agenda for your franchise(s) and/or Business Units (BUs)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the Entertainment and/or Games industry; Passion for video games
