Advertisement Research Analyst

Job Title: Advertisement Research Analyst

Location: Chicago IL 60601 (Onsite)

Duration: 9+ months (Possible Extension)

Pay Range : $43/hr. - $45/hr.

About Us

For generations, our brand has amplified voices, stories, and experiences through award-winning scripted and unscripted content and impactful multimedia storytelling. As a leader in linear and digital platforms, we continue to shape and reflect the conversations that matter most.

We are seeking a Senior Ad Sales Research Analyst (Contractor) to transform data into stories that power our advertising strategy. The ideal candidate combines analytical rigor with creative storytelling to bring insights to life, helping our partners elevate reach, resonance, and revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis: Process, analyze, and interpret large datasets on audience behavior, media ratings, and market trends.
• Client Reporting: Build polished reports, dashboards, and presentations (Excel, PowerPoint) to make complex findings actionable.
• Performance Optimization: Measure campaign reach, frequency, and impact to optimize media and sales strategies.
• Systems Expertise: Utilize Nielsen proprietary tools (nPower, Ad Intel) and other analytics platforms to deliver audience insights.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal sales, marketing, and content teams to provide insights supporting revenue growth and client success.

Core Focus Areas

• Audience Measurement: Understand what audiences watch, listen to, and engage with across platforms.
• Advertising Insights: Evaluate ad effectiveness across linear, digital, and streaming channels.
• Market Trends: Monitor evolving media consumption habits and advertiser opportunities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Statistics, Data Science, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in data, media, or marketing analytics roles, preferably within a media or publisher environment.
• Technical Skills:




• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience with Nielsen nPower and Ad Intel (required).
• Familiarity with ComScore, MRI, Video Amp, iSpot (desired but not required).




• Analytical Strength: Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and distill findings into strategic recommendations.
• Storytelling Mindset: Craft narratives that connect insights to actionable business outcomes.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.