Posted February 27, 2026

Weekend Research Manager

Screen Engine/ASI  | Valley Village, CA, US

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The Manager of Research Solutions will supervise all aspects of the assigned projects within our quantitative project management group. Online projects include, but are not limited to, measuring consumer reaction for upcoming movies, television shows, and digital media programming. We are looking for a leader to take ownership of projects from start to finish. The Manager of Research Solutions will successfully execute this role if they have shown the ability to set up, field, and close online quantitative research projects.

Please note this position follows a Thursday through Monday work schedule during West Coast/ Pacific Time business hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage high-visibility/priority custom online research studies, particularly quick-turn projects that are programmed and fielded within ~60 hours.
• Identify design, logic, and data errors when auditing questionnaires, online programs, other data layouts, etc.
• Thoroughly review open-ended questions to clean datasets.
• Coordinate sample management to ensure on-time and on-budget project closure.
• Troubleshoot project concerns, manage escalations from Research Managers and/or client services, problem-solve, and provide solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes to expedite deliverables to internal partners and clients.
• Special projects, assignments, and other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or executive team members.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to a passion for movies and TV shows, this position specifies the following qualifications:

Education & Training: 

• BA/BS with a strong academic record and analytical background.
• Knowledge of MS Office & Outlook required; Experience with business-related software such as Decipher preferred
• Internet-savvy with an ability to independently problem-solve issues by using online resources.

Previous Experience:  

• Minimum two years of supplier-side market research experience preferred
• Experience with various market research methodologies preferred
• Experience managing research projects independently from start to finish, including managing tasks, delegating effectively, and adhering to timelines/deadlines preferred
• Knowledgeable of research operations concepts such as sampling, survey programming/QA, and data processing preferred
• Understanding of effective survey design and ability to create questionnaires to meet varying research needs preferred

Professional Skills: 

• Strong collaboration, interpersonal. and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; advanced proofreading, editing, and writing-for-clarity skills.
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to determine and shift priorities quickly, as well as adapt to new/evolving processes.

Screen Engine/ASI is an equal opportunity employer that provides a drug-free workplace. We comply with ADA regulations as applicable. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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