Intern, Research

Atlanta, GA

Come join a dynamic new national media powerhouse focused on the over-the-air TV consumer. The Scripps’ National Networks (ION, Katz and Newsy) provides absorbing entertainment and objective, intelligent news as we use our own distribution platforms to serve this unduplicated national audience. We meet the audience where it is with the programs it wants.

Scripps National Networks is looking for a Research Intern to gain industry and organizational knowledge through daily job assignments and a solid grounding in statistics, data analysis, and/or modeling.

What you will do:

Gain exposure to the industry.
Work with senior-level researchers and other staff members on several important projects.
Create profiles of competitive TV networks using a variety of data sources, including Nielsen.
Develop a programming acquisition model that can be used to identify syndicated series likely to be strong performers on Scripps Networks (e.g. ION, Bounce, Laff, Mystery).
Additional projects may be assigned as time permits.
Get broad, hands-on exposure to media research tools & applications.
Gain appreciation of how other departments within the organization (e.g. Sales, Marketing, Programming) interact with, and leverage, the Research department.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Education & Experience/Certifications

At least two years of college-level coursework that includes some combination of statistics, data analysis, modeling, data science, and econometrics.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint).
Exposure to statistical or data mining software such as SPSS, PSPP, R, SAS, etc.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Skills/Abilities

Eagerness to learn and with curiosity.
Analytical ability.
Teamwork and able to work independently.
Strong desire to learn more about the industry.
Ability to follow directions.

Work Environment

Normal work environment.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.