NRG is a leading global insights and strategy firm at the confluence of content, culture, and technology.  We stay ahead of what’s next, providing fresh insights to spark new ideas. We’re a trusted partner to our clients, working behind the scenes to bring imagination, depth, and clarity to their biggest challenges—in entertainment, technology, lifestyle, sports, and gaming.  Together, we create with confidence. 

We’re proud of our company’s values – these values guide us as we navigate sunny days, gray skies, and everything in between:    

• Do what you love. With conviction. 

• Where discovery lives. And impact drives. 

• Celebrate difference. Cultivate belonging. 

• Big thinking. Collectively inspired. 

• Embrace the journey. Be human. 

Do you like to geek out about movies? Do you have more than a casual interest in all things film? An eye for detail and teasing a story out of numbers? We want you! 

The Trends & Futures team is looking for a Research Analyst or Senior Analyst to join our growing and dynamic group. In this role, you will support NRG’s flagship Tracking products—the industry standard for measuring awareness, interest, and intent to see theatrical films—providing studios with critical insights into the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns. You will also contribute to other film-related initiatives as needed. 

You’ll have the opportunity to work with industry experts and have frequent and ongoing interactions with clients across the theatrical space. The Trends & Futures team is a lean and mean group, where everyone has an opinion, and all opinions are heard. No egos here. 

Working with members of the Trends & Futures team, you’ll have the opportunity to pitch in on the full 360 of the product lines from operations to analysis, including participating in the forecasting process. You will play a key role in our Global Tracking efforts, which cover 12 markets worldwide including the US, with a strong focus on international regions.  

As an Analyst or Senior Analyst on the team, you’re going to be immersed in a core part of NRG’s growing business, asked to learn a lot, and deliver to a high level. This role has a lot of career growth potential and upside. 

• Support all phases of quantitative research projects, including research design, questionnaire development, data analysis and storytelling. The role will primarily focus on quantitative studies. 

• Translate research data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations through story-driven reports.  

• Partner with internal and external operations teams (programming, fieldwork, data processing) to drive projects forward on stringent timelines.  

• Build relationships through effectively managing day-to-day client interaction and helping solve client issues and concerns.  

• Troubleshoot any issues that arise in an efficient and effective manner.   

• Drive successful project execution, collaborating with senior team members in US and London and drive quality control processes at each step of the research lifecycle, from checking survey programming logic, questionnaire proofing, and proofing reports and presentations for accuracy.   

• Handle other administrative tasks as needed. 

• Experience – Prior internship or work experience in market research or consumer insights is preferred, especially within the film or broader entertainment industry. If you don’t have direct experience, we’d love to hear about academic quantitative research projects — especially those related to film, entertainment, or audience behavior — such as primary survey research or other relevant work. 

• Your degree(s) – Ideally looking for a BA/BSc degree with a strong academic record, and with a degree in areas such as Film, Social Sciences, Business, Marketing, Market Research, Statistics, Economics or a related field. Additional degrees are welcome! 

• Passion – An enthusiasm for research, data driven approaches, and strategic thinking. You live and breathe all things film and enjoy staying up to date on industry trends and developments. Small talking or deep diving on entertainment, specifically in film, fuels you.  

• Research practitioner – Experience with and flexibility to work on quantitative projects preferred.  

• Curiosity and critical thinking – You are genuinely interested in seeking information on the “whys.” You have the ability to address issues using creative and collaborative tactics.  

• Data viz chops – Excellent at navigating data sets and extracting insights. Experience visualizing data with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Slides, Keynote and more. 

• Storytelling – Strong writing skills where you can craft a story around data insights and clearly communicate key points in a succinct manner. You have great oral communication skills as well.  

• Client-centric – You love nurturing and building relationships and can confidently provide strategic guidance to your clients.   

• Self-starter – Internally-motivated who continuously strives to get things done well, regardless of challenges encountered. 

• Expert multitasker – Successfully manages time and multiple competing priorities to ensure deadlines are always met.  Staying organized is a must for managing projects! 

• Hawk-eyed attention to detail – No errors get past you, and you do all that you can to ensure nothing slips through the cracks when it comes to quality control and reporting. 

• Great Team Member – Team player who is able to work collaboratively and harmoniously within a team and across teams. You will roll up your sleeves to help get the job done and no task is beneath you. You welcome feedback because you have a zest for learning and growing.

This is a full-time, exempt position. 

We embrace the current era of work and what it means to be a best-in-class employer. We understand the flexibility that is required to recruit and retain incredible talent, whether it’s empowering you to do your best work from the comfort of your home or supporting you if you need to take a mental health day for self-care and rest. Below is a unique blend of benefits tailored to meeting the ever-changing professional landscape.  

• Flexible/remote working environment with optional usage of our great office in Playa Vista.  

• Given where our clients and senior team leaders are based, we have a strong preference for candidates based in Los Angeles who can attend in-person meetings and presentations. There may be some in person work at the office for training purposes but down the line after onboarding is complete there will be flexibility around using the office. We will consider exceptional remote candidates as well, though this particular role would be supporting west coast business hours.  

• Unlimited PTO, volunteer days and a generous number of recharge days including a full office closure during the week of Christmas and New Year’s  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans  

• 401K with company match 

• Generous paid Parental Leave 

• Regular performance evaluations with opportunities for promotions and merit increases  

• Educational and training reimbursement plan and other training and professional development opportunities 

• Employee perks program (includes discounts on travel, hotels, cars, fitness, movie tickets and more) 

• Resources available for mental health, inclusive care and family building 

• NRGratitude – our company-wide employee recognition program 

• Regular team/company events and activities including annual summer and holiday parties 

• Pet friendly headquarters and pet insurance options  

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the center of all our practices to ensure that NRG is a place where people from all identities and backgrounds can thrive. NRG is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse talent by supporting their growth through learning programs, internal mobility, affinity group participation and leadership development. Our differences make us a stronger workforce and enhance our creativity and innovation. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.   

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $60,000 -$75,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.