Lead Strategist (Project Based)
New York
Friday, 29 May 2026
But are not limited to: Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Research & Insights Officer and Head of Programming. Provide thought leadership grounded in a deep understanding of content research, ratings, audience insights, competitive trends, and performance. Synthesize complex data from numerous sources into clear, executive-ready insights. Lead creation of C-suite-level presentations for TV Media and cross-company leadership. Build analyses that inform programming strategy, content performance, and multiplatform trends. Evaluate growth opportunities across the portfolio, including emerging genres, audience segments, cross-network synergies, platform behaviors, and new programming strategies. Translate audience behavior into actionable creative direction for new and returning series development. Oversee cross-functional initiatives and alignment across Research, Programming, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Distribution, Strategy, Development and other key partners. Create organization systems and design templates that foster clarity, alignment, and operational excellence across the group. Promote a collaborative, high-performing culture. Basic Qualifications: 8 years of experience in strategy, research, programming, insights, or related fields. Additional Qualifications: Deep understanding of TV and streaming landscape, including Nielsen media measurement. Ability to synthesize data into compelling narratives. Proven experience supporting senior executives. Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion. Passion for content and the future of TV. MTV is the leading global youth media brand in 180 countries, reaching 450 million households in nearly 30 different languages across every platform. MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand, the cultural home of the millennial generation and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects pop culture with award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, the internet and other platforms. A unit of Paramount Global, MTV operations span cable and mobile networks, live events, theatrical films and MTV Studios.