Job Overview
Job TitleRemote User Researcher
Job TypeContractor
Offered Salary$124,800
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
Remote User Researcher at Cella
Cella is seeking a skilled Contract User Researcher to join their world-class Global Advertising Research & Development team. In this role, you will help shape the advertising experience for millions of listeners, driving insights that make ads more relevant, transparent, and enjoyable while supporting advertiser success.
Responsibilities
- Lead qualitative studies, including interviews, usability testing, and concept evaluations, specifically focusing on the digital advertising ecosystem.
- Balance large-scale foundational research with rapid design evaluations to inform product and UX decisions.
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Data Scientists to refine research briefs and ensure key business questions are answered.
- Translate complex user data into compelling narratives that influence product direction and business impact.
- Work within an established Research Ops framework, utilizing a suite of modern research tools to accelerate findings.
Qualifications
Top 3 Must-Haves
- Expert-level execution of interviews, usability testing, and concept evaluation.
- Proven ability to partner with Product Managers to refine ambiguous briefs and ensure research aligns with business goals.
- 4-7 years of experience managing the entire research lifecycle independently within a fast-paced product environment.
Technical Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with industry-standard platforms: UserInterviews, UserTesting, and dscout.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in HCI, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field.
- Previous experience researching advertising, monetization, or two-sided marketplaces is highly preferred.
- Experience with Qualtrics and an interest in experimenting with AI tools for research automation is a plus.
Key skills/competency
- User Researcher
- Qualitative Research
- Usability Testing
- Interviews
- Concept Evaluation
- Product Management
- UX Design
- Data Analysis
- Research Operations
- Advertising Technology
How to Get Hired at Cella
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 4-7 years of end-to-end qualitative research experience, focusing on advertising tech if possible.
- Showcase methodology mastery: Emphasize your expertise in interviews, usability testing, and concept evaluations.
- Demonstrate collaboration skills: Provide examples of partnering with Product Managers and influencing product direction.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with UserInterviews, UserTesting, and dscout.
- Understand Cella's mission: Research their role in shaping listener advertising experiences and their parent company, Randstad Digital.
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