Research Executive
Location: Mail Metro Media Headquarters – London
Position: Permanent
Job Introduction
Mail Metro Media is the home of some of the UK’s most popular media brands, including MailOnline, Daily Mail and Metro. As a news organisation we are committed to breaking news as it happens and distributing this content around the globe in real-time.
We are committed to producing engaging and insightful commentary for our dedicated readers and inspiring thought-provoking discussion across all of our media channels.
About Mail Metro Media
Mail Metro Media is the unified advertising division of dmg media, representing some of Britain’s most popular media brands; Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, MailOnline, Metro and Metro.co.uk and now the i and inews.co.uk
Reaching 1 in 5 UK adults every single day and over 70% of the population every month across all of our titles, we have the largest printed scale and most engaged websites in the UK.
Our brands communicate to unique audiences from 16 to 75+ – offering an unrivalled marketplace for brands to advertise.
The Mail Metro team provides one single point of contact across print, digital and more, allowing agencies and advertisers easy access to the millions of consumers who engage with us daily. Each department is equipped to support seamless cross-platform delivery across all brands.
The Role
Research Executive is an exciting position in which successful candidates will play a role in delivering strategic audience, category and product-based research projects for our commercial teams.
Projects which help enhance Mail Metro Media’s reputation within the media industry and secure current and future advertising revenues. You will be part of a thriving team who pride themselves in turning data into actionable and compelling insights.
Main Responsibilities
- Helping to deliver Mail Metro Media insights strategic category, audience and product research projects
- Assist in the day-to-day management of the Mail Metro Media insight community, engaging regularly with Mail Metro Media insight community members
- Assist in the delivery of quantitative and qualitative research projects
- Provide audience, market and category-based insight to support Mail Metro Media’s commercial teams. Principally through;
- Examining industry research and data, e.g., TGI, Mintel, PAMCO and IPSOS IRIS
- Examining internal analytics tools for traffic and data trends, e.g. Omniture, Permutive
- Collaborating with Marketing & Commercial Teams to create compelling sales stories
Person Specification
Essential
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Competency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word
- Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
- Strong interest in news media, advertising and marketing
- Strong desire to learn and be a team player
Desirable
- An understanding of quantitative and qualitative research techniques
- Experience of industry research and data, e.g. TGI, Mintel, PAMCO and IPSOS IRIS
- Experience working in media / market research
Package Description
Our benefits package increases the longer you’ve been with us. Here’s what to expect:
- 25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
- Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution.
- Life cover under the Pension Plan of up to 3x your basic salary.
- DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)
- Subsidised canteen
- Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only)
- Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only)
- Our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted dining cards
Plus many other benefits….
Why work for Mail Metro Media?
- Be part of the biggest media organisation in UK
- Work in a fast paced, vibrant environment where the core values of entrepreneurialism, purpose and excellence resonate in our daily activities
- Work with a range of creative partners and suppliers
- Gain an unrivalled opportunity to shape the business and put your own stamp on it
- Delight our readers with exciting content, and impressive retail and travel experiences
- Join a distinct culture with a strong sense of family heritage behind it
- One of Campaign’s top 100 Best Places to Work 2024
Our Commitment
We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.
