Consumer Insights Specialist

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Consumer Insights Specialist to work for one of our top consumer entertainment and technology clients! This is a 6-month contract role with possibility of extension or conversion.

Title: Consumer Insights Specialist

Pay Rate: $45 - $50 / hour (based on experience)

Location: Fully onsite in Culver City, CA

6-month contract with opportunity for extension or conversion

Our client, a leading premium podcast studio, is seeking a Consumer Insights Specialist for a 6-month contract role on their Analytics & Research team in Los Angeles/Culver City. This pivotal position will leverage first-party (1P) and third-party (3P) tools to execute comprehensive research programs that inform Marketing, Content Development, Sales, and Product strategies. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for consumer insights, particularly in entertainment or media, and who is enthusiastic about podcasts and the audience behind them.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute research studies for marketing, content, sales, and product teams, including episode testing, key-art testing, audience strategy, UX testing, and more.
• Manage ongoing data reporting and distribution for continuous research initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to address research needs and ensure insights are actionable.
• Oversee all stages of qualitative and quantitative research, from design to reporting.
• Aggregate findings, draw actionable insights, and make data-driven recommendations to shape strategy.
• Communicate research findings to senior stakeholders effectively and persuasively.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of experience in primary research, including both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Background in market research or consumer insights, preferably in entertainment or media.
• Proficiency in various market research methodologies and applications.
• Ability to independently conduct research using internal tools (e.g., questionnaire writing, programming, data processing).
• Strong statistical skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Excellent communication and client-management skills.
• Experience in ad sales and UX research is a plus.

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.