About Sesame Workshop:

Sesame Workshop is the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street and so much more. For over 50 years, we have worked at the intersection of education, media, and research, creating joyful experiences that enrich minds and expand hearts, all in service of empowering each generation to build a better world. Our beloved characters, iconic shows, outreach in communities, and more bring playful early learning to families in more than 150 countries and advance our mission to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

Learn more at www.sesame.org and follow Sesame Workshop on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X. 

Position Summary:

The Manager, Consumer Insights will support the Research & Insights team in understanding the behaviors, motivations, and needs of children, educators, and caregivers—especially as they interact with TV shows, digital content and experiences. This role will help execute research initiatives that inform content strategy, digital product development, marketing, and audience engagement. The Manager, Consumer Insights, will play a key role in developing and implementing Sesame Workshop’s multiplatform measurement strategy. In addition, this role will take technical ownership over how organizational data is visualized, delivered, and maintained via interactive dashboards (primarily in Tableau). This role is ideal for someone who is curious about audiences, passionate about kids’ media, and eager to grow as a researcher and storyteller.

Primary Responsibilities:

Multiplatform Measurement

Contribute to the development of a comprehensive measurement strategy across Sesame Workshop brands and contentManage and analyze linear, streaming, and multiplatform data to develop a holistic view of the kids’ media landscapeStay up to date on industry measurement methodologies and suggest areas for the team to innovateManage relationships with research vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of data

Business Intelligence & Visualization

Analyze data and compile insights into presentations, reports, and dashboardsCollaborate with the Data Science and Engineering team to ensure consistent data definitions and troubleshoot issues with data quality or deliveryTranslate research findings into clear, actionable insights that support business decisions, and communicate these insights to internal clients, both in writing and in personBuild, maintain, and optimize Tableau dashboards for monitoring key metrics around engagement, viewership and philanthropic development. Ensure that existing dashboards are accessible, accurate, and updated with relevant metrics

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Creative, Marketing, Education, Revenue, and Strategy teams to identify research needsRespond to ad hoc requests from internal stakeholders, drawing on available data resources to deliver timely insightsParticipate in team meetings, planning sessions, or creative brainstorms to represent audience needs and behaviorsHelp document and share research learnings across the organization

Learning & Innovation

Stay curious about digital trends and tools that impact how people learn and engage with mediaLearn to use new research platforms and methods, including AI-enabled tools or analytics dashboardsContribute ideas to improve how the team captures and shares insights across the organization

Engagement

Build strong relationships with teammates and stakeholders across digital, marketing, and content teams.Participate actively in team workshops, brainstorming, and cross-functional discussions.Take initiative to ask questions, offer ideas, and deepen your understanding of research and digital strategy.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field3+ years of experience in audience measurement, business intelligence, consumer insights or data analysis

Technical & Analytical Skills

Proficiency with Tableau (calculated fields, parameters, filters, UX best practices, performance tuning)Experience with SQL for querying and preparing data for visualizationExperience with audience measurement tools such as YouTube Analytics, Tubular, Nielsen, etc.Comfort with Excel and PowerPointAbility to synthesize information and communicate it clearlyUnderstanding of the children’s media landscape including key brands, current trends and challenges is a plus

Soft Skills & Mindset

Strong written and verbal communication skillsCurious, organized and detail-orientedCommitted to collaboration, empathy and inclusivityEager to learn, problem-solve and troubleshootCollaborative and open to feedbackPassion for media, data and understanding peopleStrategic thinker who goes beyond surface-level analysisComfortable working on multiple projects at a time

Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE) Statement:

Sesame Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy-related condition, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

PSEA Statement:

Sesame Workshop is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on the business needs, job requirements & suitability of the candidate. Sesame Workshop strictly follows the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of program participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Sesame Workshop staff, consultants, visitors to the program and partner organization, and the standards of behavior expected from them.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement:

As a federal contractor, Sesame Workshop follows Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions as guided by the U.S. Department of Labor.