Associate Data Analyst ( Open Ended Coding)

Company Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and adaptable Data Analyst to join our growing team. This entry-level role offers a hands-on opportunity to work on survey programming, open-end coding, and operational tasks, while supporting quality control processes. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and ready to contribute to various manual and analytical workflows—including housekeeping and operations support as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and code open-ended survey responses using Excel
• Ensure accurate and consistent categorization of verbatims
• Create, review, and maintain code frames; collaborate with the Research team for approvals
• Clean and QC open-end response data, removing junk/unwanted entries
• Translate unstructured survey responses into a structured format using numerical/categorical codes
• Prepare verbatim codebooks aligned to client requirements
• Conduct quality checks and document all coding methodologies
• Assist in developing and refining coding schemes and dictionaries
• Support operations and help with housekeeping tasks that may be manual in nature
• Perform QC checks on survey programming logic, layout, and text
• Collaborate cross-functionally with research teams and project managers to resolve data-related queries
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends, based on project needs
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience - 1 to 2 years
• Strong decision-making and organizational skills
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable multitasking and managing shifting priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables/Charts), MS Word, and PowerPoint
  
  

Good To Have

• Experience working with large datasets
• Exposure to data quality improvement practices
• Familiarity with decipher or similar survey tools
• Basic understanding of survey flow and programming concepts (XML, HTML, Python preferred)
  
  

Training & Development

• Onboarding and mentorship by experienced team members
• Hands-on training in survey programming and decipher tool usage
• Quality control standards and open-end coding best practices
• Professional development support and growth opportunities
  
  

Additional Information

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