UX Researcher - News

As a UX Researcher you will join our Data, Insights and Strategic Analytics team and will drive user research initiatives across our News digital consumer on our products and platforms including CNBC, MS Now (previously MSNBC), and E! News.  This person will collaborate with cross functional partners across the product, design, marketing research, and analytics teams. Through research this person will generate actionable insights that will help teams validate and evaluate features as well as the foundational research that will help define the future of our products.   Responsibilities  Lead research projects from inception to completion (including study design, participant recruitment, data collection, analysis, and presentation of findings for generative and evaluative research studies on multiple aspects of News products and experiences   Translate complex research findings into clear, actionable insights and communicate them independently and effectively to stakeholders at all levels.   Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Data Analysts to inform product direction and measure impact.   Advocate for the user at every stage of product development and champion a culture of empathy and evidence-based decision-making.   Contribute to the strategic vision for UX across the company, particularly as it relates to media consumption, personalization, accessibility, and cross-platform engagement.   Have accountability for the quality of your research deliverables, ensuring a high bar for execution throughout the research process  Own and drive your user research roadmap, ensuring stakeholder and product needs are met and well aligned to achieve organizational KPIs and goals  Connect with other Research colleagues across Versant to share insights as well as lessons learned in conducting research  Staying on top of industry trends and emerging technologies, continuously evolving our research methodologies and approaches