Company Description

At MKTG Sports + Entertainment, we offer a rewarding program for anyone seeking entry into the sports and lifestyle marketing industry. The Trainee Program is a six-month, entry level, full time, immersive employment opportunity where you will gain practical industry experience. A full-time, permanent position at the end of the program is based on performance and position availability.

Job Description

DSA (dentsu Sports Analytics) is a full-service market research firm within MKTG S&E. We help clients such as the Kraft Sports Group, Chase, and the NFL achieve sponsorship and lifestyle marketing success through customized solutions powered by our proprietary and proven market research techniques. Our team of researchers and analysts conduct research at some of the industry's top events – The Super Bowl, US Open, and Outside Lands Music Festival. DSA offers media analysis and valuation services, digital analytics, and quantitative and qualitative measurement research processes to determine return.

• As part of DSA, you will be part of a close-knit team of analysts that:
  • Travels to sports and lifestyle events to conduct research (includes planning logistics, managing a team of interviewers, etc.).
  • Help with quantitative and qualitative research projects (our research includes custom research solutions including using panels, executing onsite research, conducting focus groups, etc.)
  • Participate in media research analysis/rights valuation.
  • Provide sales activity support for business development efforts.
  • Support social media analytics and listening workstreams.
  • Help develop creative ideas, undertaking research as requested and ensure ideas are possible to implement within specific parameters and budget

QUICK FACTS:

• Program start date: January 13, 2025
• This role requires two days on location in NYC, NY along with other days as needed.
• This application deadline is September 30, 2024 at 4pm Eastern.
• You will be reporting to someone more senior on the team.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with experience in Sports Management, Market Research, Economics, Business Management or related field
• Quantitative analysis skills and Excel skills
• Interest in sports, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing (think sports, music, and culinary events!)
• Consider yourself a “hand raiser.” and be able to "think on your feet"
• Can work within a team and be proactive in seeking solutions to problems.
• Ability to demonstrate courteousness in all situations.

Additional Information

The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $19.23. Actual hourly pay rate will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

We are on a mission to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. As a modern marketing solutions company, businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data, and technology. We place equal priority on being a force for good, as well as a force for growth by creating campaigns that start purposeful conversations and create progressive change.