The Nielsen Company
Broadcast Media
ReferenceDataSpecialist
“Reference Data Specialist at The Nielsen Company. Skills: Reference Data, data taxonomies, data mappings, Scoping, stakeholder management. keeping all client requirements up to date through the Scoping process. various different types of data mappings”
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting and queries; gap analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Excellent written & verbal communication skills, Excel skills for data analysis, Ability to work to strict deadlines within a fast paced environment, Can effectively prioritise tasks, interpersonal skills, Excellent attention to detail is essential, Proactive attitude
Nice to Have
Multiple Languages desirable
What You'll Do.
keeping all client requirements up to date through the Scoping process
various different types of data mappings
maintaining the international data taxonomies (Advertiser
Maintaining the International category structure and communicating changes to stakeholders
Identify the need for new categories
based on market trends
keeping the Nielsen data taxonomy relevant for clients
Communicating with suppliers to discuss how they categorize their data & how it relates and subsequently maps into Ad Intel International
Scoping all new client requirements and ensuring accurate gap analysis is available for commercial use
Maintaining all client scopes with new data loaded daily
Translating & Mapping all local categories that are received
Complete and maintain client specific mappings in all Advertiser
Complete and maintain client specific attributes in relevant fields
Categorise all newly created brands/products
Research brand ownership in order to attach accurate advertisers to brands as required
Perform quality checks as required
Support the leadership team with troubleshooting and queries
Maintain written guides and training materials for all processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
works closely with other operations, product and commercial departments as well as local suppliers; Communicating with suppliers; Attend stand ups, project touchbases and handover meetings; Support the leadership team
Communication Scope
Excellent written & verbal communication skills; communicating changes to stakeholders; Communicating with suppliers
Process & Methodology
Scoping, gap analysis, project touchbases
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