SME/Research Manager- Media

Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Research Manager – Media LA, Culver City                                                                                        January 2026 Full-time / Hybrid (3 days in office) Ampere Analysis is a research and analytics firm focusing on the: TV & Film, Sports, Games and Advertising sectors. With offices in London, Los Angeles, Sydney, Cape Town and Kyiv; Ampere’s clients include global media companies across Film & TV production, Streaming Platforms, Pay TV operators, Broadcasters, Telecoms operators, Games Publishers and Ad Agencies.  We also work with Sports Rights Bodies, Sports Leagues & Teams, Regulators, Investment Banks, Management Consultancies and Trade Associations. Founded in 2015 Ampere has become a leading business information company within the industry sectors we cover delivering proprietary data via syndicated subscription services, using a visualisation platform that delivers optimal data utilization to our clients.  Ampere’s data & insights typically support commercial priorities across corporate strategy, data & insights, content strategy, content sales, marketing, product development, sales and finance. As a rapidly growing business working with some of the world’s largest companies, Ampere is regularly seeking talented and motivated people to join our team. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively work on building an inclusive, friendly, and open-minded culture that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration and teamwork and encourages both personal and professional growth. We are looking to recruit a full-time Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Research Manager who will play a play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our research and commercial teams, serving as a key representative our media product suite while engaging with both clients and prospects. We are looking for someone who is inquisitive with a passion for data and research, to join our LA team to support research of the TV and online video market. The primary responsibilities of this role include the collection of data relating to the economics and content spending patterns of companies in these areas, the publication of high-quality, data-driven editorial output, prospect interaction, showcasing the depth and scope of Ampere’s media research and people management. This role will report into the General Manager of Ampere Analysis in LA. See  for more information on the company. The Opportunity   Show your expertise in, and passion for, the media sector, while playing a key role in bridging the gap between the research and commercial teams at Ampere   Learn and build on your experience with a team of globally acclaimed experts in the media and entertainment industries across the UK and US   Explore and research the fast-changing evolving business models and latest trends in advertising, content, television, digital media & services   ​Develop your skills in a data-driven environment, helping to create solutions to solve real-world problems for some of the largest media companies in the world   Continue to grow and enhance your skills by working with, and presenting to, key players in the industry, as well as potentially see your research published in global publications   Receive a selection of other company benefits such as private medical insurance, 401K, regular team-building activities and early finishes on Friday in the summer. Key Responsibilities   Overseeing media market forecasting work, collaborating with colleagues across the company to enhance our coverage across the Ampere Media portfolio - Market Operators, Markets Content, Commissioning and Analytics   Gain a comprehensive understanding of Ampere’s media research offering and how it can deliver actionable data and meaningful insight to companies operating in the media market   Showcase the depth and scope of Ampere’s media research to new and existing clients; attend conferences to present our leading media insights and foster connections within the media industry; assisting the local commercial teams with product demonstrations, research presentations, and client interactions   Developing new models and improving existing processes and efficiencies to support and strengthen Ampere’s existing data   Producing editorial content on key media trends, including reports, thought pieces and PR   Operating with a global, cross-market perspective, ensuring models and insights reflect international trends and the dynamics of multiple media markets   Supporting Ampere’s commercial team by contributing to lead generation through social presence, personal industry contacts, thought-leadership pieces, and presence at industry events   Building strong relationships with Ampere’s clients, becoming a trusted point-of-contact for research and market development questions related to your areas of expertise   Supporting and leading custom consulting projects for clients, which may range from in-depth business strategy projects to bespoke market forecasts, regulatory and policy advisory work, and other tailored research   Line managing a small team of researchers/analysts, providing day-to-day guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback Planning and allocating workloads to ensure timely delivery of high-quality research outputs, while supporting individual development and career progression   Reviewing and quality-assuring team outputs, ensuring analytical rigor, consistency, and alignment with Ampere’s standards   Contributing to recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members as the business grows Skills & Experiences The successful candidate will have: 4+ years’ experience in a research, strategy, or analysis role in the media sector Analytical: An eye for detail and pattern recognition is a key part of the job – understanding and really getting to grips with the nuances that underpin the video and content industries. Evidence of building market forecasts and models and ideally experience of, or interest in learning, processes to extract, load and transform data in visualization systems such as Qliksense /Tableau  Communication: We would like to work with people who can develop the ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and simple manner – both in-person and through written briefings  Flexible: Enjoy learning and want to improve a wide range of skills – such as data modelling, data analysis, industry knowledge, and other related skills Enthusiasm: We’re looking for a candidate who enjoys research, who has (or could develop) an interest in becoming an expert in the Media sector Technical: comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to assess dataset structure and implement fixes and developments People management: Prior experience managing, mentoring, or coaching junior colleagues is a requirement, with an interest in developing leadership and team management skills Organisational skills: Ability to balance individual contribution with team oversight in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Presentation: Prior experience of presenting media datasets and analysis in the context of industry or client events. Basic knowledge of a programming language (Python/SQL) is a plus but not essential

Created: 2026-04-01