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Mass Digital Health

Senior Tax Associate

Boston, MA · On-site

$70 - $120/hr

... managing the company's tax compliance, provision preparation, and tax research, ensuring that the ... Meals & Entertainment, R&D, sales sourcing, parking & transportation, and transfer pricing.

Mettle Marketing

Event Coordinator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Event Coordinator Job Purpose Oversee all aspects of event planning and management, including ... and Entertainment Research, Initiative, Enthusiasm, Flexibility, Degree in Event Planning or ...

Mettle Marketing

Event Coordinator

Phoenix, AZ

Event Coordinator Job Purpose Oversee all aspects of event planning and management, including ... and Entertainment Research, Initiative, Enthusiasm, Flexibility, Degree in Event Planning or ...

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How much do manager entertainment research jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager entertainment research in the United States is $98,569.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,000.00 and $114,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Entertainment Research vs Entertainment Data Analyst?

AspectManager Entertainment ResearchEntertainment Data Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; experience in entertainment industry researchBachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, or related field; proficiency in data analysis tools
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, research departments, entertainment companiesData-focused teams within entertainment companies or agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by entertainment firms to guide strategic decisionsUsed to analyze audience data and trends in entertainment

The Manager Entertainment Research focuses on overseeing research projects, analyzing market trends, and guiding strategic decisions in the entertainment industry. In contrast, the Entertainment Data Analyst primarily handles data collection, analysis, and reporting to support business insights. Both roles require strong analytical skills, but the manager role emphasizes leadership and strategic planning, while the analyst role centers on technical data work.

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Infographic showing various Manager Entertainment Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,569 per year, or $47.4 per hour.

Manager, Global Creative Strategy & Research

Sony Pictures

Culver City, CA • On-site

$92K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Position Summary
Lead and support high-impact global research initiatives that inform production, creative and marketing strategy across the theatrical lifecycle. Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior research leadership by translating quantitative and qualitative insights into actionable recommendations. Manage complex cross-functional projects, oversee external research vendors, influence marketing decisions across global stakeholders, and mentor junior team members. Serve as title lead or support on select high-profile film campaigns while driving continuous improvement of research methodologies and team processes.
Responsibilities
This position plans, manages, and conducts research and analytical projects that address the Global Creative Strategy and Research team's needs. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Lead end-to-end quantitative and qualitative research programs across multiple high-profile global theatrical releases, serving as the primary research lead or support on assigned titles.
  • Partner with Vice Presidents and Co-Heads on the Global Creative Strategy and Research teams to shape research strategy and marketing decisions.
  • Provide strategic recommendations by synthesizing survey results, creative testing, domestic and international tracking, exits, consumer trends, social insights, and analytics into cohesive title strategies.
  • Design research methodologies, questionnaires, discussion guides, vendor briefs, and reporting frameworks while ensuring high analytical rigor and data quality.
  • Coordinate localization of creative materials for research stimulus as needed.
  • Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior marketing leadership and global stakeholders, influencing campaign direction and investment decisions.
  • Manage relationships with external research vendors, ensuring quality, timelines, budgets, and continuous process improvement.
  • Identify emerging audience, consumer, and marketplace trends and proactively recommend new research approaches and innovation opportunities.
  • Oversee weekly global tracking, box office forecasting inputs, custom studies, and executive reporting.
  • Attend and communicate findings from focus groups as needed. Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required.
  • Develop scalable reporting templates, best practices, and knowledge-sharing resources for the department.
  • Coach and mentor junior analysts and coordinate work with the Administrative Assistant, providing day-to-day guidance and supporting professional development.
  • Lead or contribute to department-wide strategic initiatives and special projects.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • ~5+ years of relevant experience in market research, consumer insights, strategy, or entertainment research.
  • Deep expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, including advertising testing, brand positioning, audience segmentation, tracking, and focus groups.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, high-visibility projects and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Excellent strategic thinking with the ability to translate research into actionable business recommendations.
  • Strong presentation and executive communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.
  • Experience managing research vendors and project budgets.
  • Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance research, synthetize insights, improve efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making.
  • Advanced analytical capabilities; proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, survey platforms, and Tableau.
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree a plus.
  • Proficiency with statistical tools such as SPSS preferred.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $92,879 - $120,743. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Please be aware these tools may be enabled as a default and can be difficult to disable once the interview has started, so we recommend you check your device and disable these tools prior to the start of your interview. If recording or the use of the tools occurs during the interview and cannot be promptly turned off or disabled, the interviewer may end the interview.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.

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