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Authoring Executive Market Research (Survey experience is preferred)

NielsenIQ


Job Location:

Chennai - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As an Authoring Executive you will be responsible for the setup configuration testing and deployment of surveys to support data collection activities across various projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Data Acquisition Operations Client Service and Questionnaire Design teams to ensure surveys are accurately configured tested and launched within defined timelines and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Configure and author survey links based on questionnaire and project requirements.
  • Create and maintain work orders and survey documentation ensuring specifications are accurately captured.
  • Review feasibility and questionnaire templates with internal stakeholders.
  • Conduct end-to-end testing and validation of surveys before deployment.
  • Create prepare and upload preloading planning and survey access files.
  • Support issue identification troubleshooting and coordination with technical teams until resolution.
  • Develop field briefing and training materials for auditors and field teams.
  • Coordinate with business stakeholders throughout the survey lifecycle to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Maintain internal tracking files process documentation SOPs and project records.
  • Ensure compliance with defined SLAs quality standards and delivery timelines.
  • Provide operational and back-office support for field data collection activities.
  • Contribute to continuous process improvements and support new survey developments and enhancements.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Information Technology Computer Science Business Administration Operations Management or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience preferably in survey operations project coordination data collection operations or related functions.
  • Upper-intermediate English communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment.
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Effective stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
  • Basic programming knowledge (SQL JavaScript Macros or similar technologies).
  • Basic understanding of testing methodologies and end-to-end validation processes.
  • Experience with survey authoring survey setup or questionnaire programming.
  • Understanding of mobile applications data validation and backend-to-frontend workflows.
  • Exposure to data collection operations and field support activities.
  • Experience working in multinational or matrix organizations.
  • Knowledge of NielsenIQ processes RMS ecosystem CDAR modules or Data Collection tools will be an added advantage.

Additional Information :

Our Benefits

  • Flexible working environment
  • Volunteer time off
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holi ... View more

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