Job Description

UX Researcher (News)

New York, New York - Hybrid (3 days in office)

Contract-to-hire

$45-55/hour

We are seeking an individual to work with a Fortune 50 Broadcast Media & Entertainment leader located in New York, New York. As the UX Researcher, you will be responsible for joining their Data, Insights and Strategic Analytics team and will drive user research initiatives across their News digital consumer on their products. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross functional partners across the product, design, marketing research, and analytics teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in HCDE, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field

· 3+ years professional experience of conducting UX research, that has influenced product decisions though research insights in digital consumer and enterprise products

· A strong research portfolio demonstrating past work experience and deliverables.

· Experience conducting both foundational and tactical research employing variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods — including surveys, moderated and unmoderated usability studies, diary studies, digital ethnographies, card sorting exercises, focus groups, etc.

· Deep understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during the product development lifecycle

· Broad familiarity with behavioral user analytics and how to incorporate them into UX research efforts

· Excellent data storytelling and presentation skills

· Experience collaborating with and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

· Lead research projects from inception to completion (including study design, participant recruitment, data collection, analysis, and presentation of findings for generative and evaluative research studies on multiple aspects of News products and experiences

· Translate complex research findings into clear, actionable insights and communicate them independently and effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

· Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Data Analysts to inform product direction and measure impact.

· Advocate for the user at every stage of product development and champion a culture of empathy and evidence-based decision-making.

· Contribute to the strategic vision for UX across the company, particularly as it relates to media consumption, personalization, accessibility, and cross-platform engagement.

· Have accountability for the quality of your research deliverables, ensuring a high bar for execution throughout the research process

· Own and drive your user research roadmap, ensuring stakeholder and product needs are met and well aligned to achieve organizational KPIs and goals

· Connect with other Research colleagues across Versant to share insights as well as lessons learned in conducting research

· Staying on top of industry trends and emerging technologies, continuously evolving our research methodologies and approaches

What’s in it for you?

· Working for a well-known, globally leading Media and Entertainment organization

· Opportunity to learn and grow subject matter expertise in video and streaming media.

· Exposure to high-level business professionals in a variety of departments and geographic locations

· Opportunity to work and grow your career in a fast-paced environment.

EEO Statement:

• Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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