Music Research Specialist Jobs

iHeartMedia
Current employees and contingent workers click here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title.
The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! From broadcast radio to digital streaming radio to podcasting, audio continues to grow – and iHeart, which reaches 90% of Americans every month, is the #1 audio company in America across every one of those platforms. We’re the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers; we build important connections with hundreds of communities across America; we create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America; and we have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting. Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia.
If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!
What We Need:
We’re seeking a Market Research Analyst... an alternative music specialist for airplay monitoring service, Mediabase.
What You'll Do:
Responsibilities:
An expert Alternative music responsible for titling songs and artist name for automated identification of airplay.
Responsible for the quality of the Alternative data being delivered to the music industry.
Assists with other music formats when needed.
Performs specific research and analyses.
Provides analyses and input to management.
Escalates problems and roadblocks as they occur.
Assist in the encoding of music (new and old) daily.
Responsible for reviewing Alternative data results daily, and reporting to management any recording or identification problems that are causing incomplete data issues.
Assesses outcomes of specific searches related to the music and airplay to ensure optimal identification.
Builds relationships with others in the music community to ensure Mediabase is being serviced with all new releases.
Utilize primary and syndicated research databases to provide quantitative and qualitative data for prospective and current advertisers
Create insightful data driven presentations that meet internal sales teams’ and client needs and objectives
Fulfill ad-hoc sales research requests across a variety of data, including audience metrics, consumer insights, competitive advertising spend, targeting and overall marketplace trends
Assist with project management and data analysis for various forms of advertising effectiveness projects advertising impact
Educate and partner with marketing and sales staff on how best to utilize the quantitative and qualitative analytics provided
What You'll Need:
Experience in Radio or the Music Industry is highly desirable.
A vast music knowledge of Alternative music.
Passion and appreciation for all genres of music and commercial radio and non-commercial radio.
Excellent Research Skills in tracking down emerging new artists: You Tube, SoundCloud, Social Media, etc.
Excellent Written and Verbal Skills.
Ability to build positive relationships both internally and externally.
Excellent customer service skills as they relate to customer inquiries and product servicing.
Proficiency in Excel is a plus.
Undergraduate degree or appropriate combination of education and experience is required.
Candidate must have a passion and deep knowledge of Alternative music.
Strong research skills tracking down both new releases, and obscure tracks.
Candidate must have a dedicated workspace at home.
Basic computer skills are required.
Previous work experience in the radio and music industry is preferred but not required. All qualified candidates will be considered.
What You'll Bring:
Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
Business insight and ability to apply general knowledge of business
Individual accountability and understanding of when to seek guidance
Skills managing assigned projects to completion using instruction, guidance, and direction
Skills to solve problems within standardized procedures and practices
Ability to communicate straightforward information in a digestible manner and an understanding of when to ask questions in order to validate understanding
Understanding of impact of own decisions
General understanding of business principles
Compensation:
Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.
$16.00 - $22.00
Location:
VIRTUAL, CA
Position Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Type:
Hourly
Benefits:
iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:
Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
Company provided and supplemental life insurance
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
A 401K plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify.