Manager, Distribution Research (Hybrid & Remote Options Available)

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Global Media operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales). Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT. Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Division Story Do numbers tell you stories? Can you relay complex information in bite-sized nuggets to non-researchers? Do you enjoy influencing business decisions by providing fact-based recommendations infused with intuition? Our Research and Insights Team is comprised of wizards who practice the craft of “art and science.” We spend much of our time looking back at performance — and even more time looking forward making actionable recommendations for growing our business. We specialize in content, audience and revenue insights across all platforms. Come check out our pioneering work in predictive modeling, performance marketing and algorithms. Pocket protectors not required. Job Description THE ROLE: Manager, Distribution Research The Revenue Analytics division of Research within A+E Global Media is responsible for creating new means, methods and metrics that will fuel solutions to drive revenue across the enterprise. As we have diversified the distribution of our content to reach robust audiences and fortify our brand, we are tasked with finding revenue opportunities across a complex ecosystem. Driven by strong creative aptitude and rooted in data and strategy, we provide advertisers and partners with the ROI metrics they seek to maximize their investment with us and prove value in our offering. We’re looking for a curious, analytical, and detail-oriented Manager/Sr. Analyst with a strong interest in media, audience insights, and distribution strategy. In this role, you will support analytics and strategic insights across A+E Global Media’s digital portfolio and distribution partnerships. You’ll leverage behavioral analytics, market research, and KPI-driven insights to monitor business performance, support affiliate partner strategies, and deliver actionable recommendations that drive content, product, audience, and distribution decisions. MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL DO: Build, maintain, and optimize recurring reports and dashboards in Adobe Analytics, Tableau, and other reporting tools for cross-functional stakeholders. Manage ad hoc reporting and research requests, present findings clearly and strategically, and proactively surface recommendations that inform business and distribution decisions. Analyze audience behavior, engagement trends, consumption patterns, and platform performance across digital and distribution partners to identify opportunities for growth and optimization. Synthesize large datasets, competitive intelligence, and marketplace trends into clear, actionable insights that support digital strategy and affiliate/MVPD distribution negotiations. Partner cross-functionally with teams across Research, Distribution, Digital, and Content to champion data-driven decision-making and provide insights that support business priorities and strategic initiatives. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: As the media landscape continues to evolve amid fragmentation and disruption, Research plays a critical role in helping A+E Global Media understand, acquire, retain, and monetize our audiences. In this role, you’ll collaborate across teams and disciplines to help establish a clear, consistent analytics framework that brings complex metrics to life through context and clarity. You’ll gain exposure to the challenges facing modern media companies and develop a deep understanding of how data informs content strategy and distribution decisions. While the work is grounded in analytical rigor, the key attribute that will drive success is curiosity—a desire to explore, question, and make sense of emerging trends. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: At least 3 years of experience in distribution research at a media company Knowledge of the media and distribution landscape, including MVPDs, vMVPDs, TV Everywhere, AVOD, SVOD and FAST platforms. At least 3 years of experience analyzing large datasets, conducting competitive research, and developing performance reporting to deliver clear, actionable insights and support strategic business recommendations across a variety of stakeholders. At least 2 years of Adobe Analytics and Nielsen Advanced skill set in Microsoft Excel Prior experience using BI tools THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: 5+ years of experience in distribution research at a media company Knowledge of the media and distribution landscape, including MVPDs, vMVPDs, TV Everywhere, AVOD, SVOD and FAST platforms. Prior experience building BI tools (e.g. Tableau, Domo or other data visualization tools) Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Compensation Annual Pay Range: $112,865 - $132,052 Annual Incentive Target: 12.50% The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at www.aegm.com/careers. A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle. The company’s employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee’s race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.