Junior Research Executive

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian – meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones. Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others – new on the scene – have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

Our Enterprise Insights team powers audience growth through insight-led decision making. We partner with teams across Marketing, Content, and Consumer and Data Product to deliver a deep understanding of what drives our audiences. Our multidisciplinary team includes qualitative and quantitative researchers, strategic insights consultants, insights analysts and research operations specialists. Enterprise Insights also manages the infrastructure that supports insights at scale – think audience panels, data collection, knowledge-sharing platforms and visualisation and analysis tools.

As Research Executive you will provide direct support across quantitative, qualitative, strategic research and insights team operations. Your core focus will be supporting Insights team members, across quantitative & qualitative research, strategic insights and operations whilst playing a key role in the management of Nine’s consumer research panel and other bespoke insights communities.

What you’ll do

• Provide end-to-end support for quantitative research projects and assist in the coordination of key team operations.
• Undertake technical research tasks, including survey scripting, fieldwork monitoring, data processing, and the maintenance of basic dashboards.
• Support the management of survey data collection through our consumer panels, ensuring a positive experience for all participants.
• Contribute to the daily coordination and ongoing development of Nine’s research community, IdeaXchange.
• Provide administrative support for in-house qualitative research, including participant recruitment and project logistics.
• Work alongside researchers, analysts, data product managers, and data engineers to help deliver cross-functional initiatives.
• Assist with the operational functions of the Enterprise Insights team, including general administration and the update of project management platforms.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• Qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. psychology, marketing, economics, data science, analytics).
• 1-2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• An understanding of technical research aspects such as survey scripting/programming, data processing, analysis, and visualisation.
• Strong numeracy and analytical thinking.
• Exposure to survey programming and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Desirable

• Experience in media, market research, analytics, or UX research.
• Exposure to questionnaire design and consumer research project management.
• Experience using survey scripting software such as Qualtrics, or Confirmit.
• Experience with statistics software (e.g., SPSS, Q, R) or exposure to dashboarding tools (e.g., Domo, Tableau, Looker, Data Studio) is highly regarded.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process – just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to ‘Employee Exclusives’ program – a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.