Authoring Executive - Market Research (Survey experience is preferred)

NielsenIQ Open · verified Sep 9, 2026

On-site Chennai Full-time Mid-level Market Research

Mid-level Market Research role at NielsenIQ. Chennai · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You'll configure, test, and launch survey links against questionnaires, project needs, timelines, and quality standards
You'll maintain work orders, survey records, tracking files, SOPs, and project documentation with accurate specifications
You'll prepare and upload preloading, planning, and survey access files, along with field training materials
You'll troubleshoot survey issues with technical teams and support field data collection through resolution
You'll coordinate stakeholders across the survey lifecycle and help improve processes and survey enhancements

What you bring

A bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology, computer science, business administration, operations management, or a related field
At least three years of professional experience, preferably in survey operations, project coordination, data collection, or operations
Upper-intermediate written and spoken English, plus strong organization, prioritization, analysis, and critical thinking
Basic programming knowledge and familiarity with testing methods and end-to-end survey validation
Experience authoring or setting up surveys, with an understanding of mobile applications, data validation, and backend-to-frontend workflows

Who this fits

This role suits someone who is detail-focused, organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Survey experience is preferred, while exposure to field support, multinational or matrix organizations, and NielsenIQ processes can strengthen your fit. The position is onsite in Chennai.

From the employer

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.

Bachelor's 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.

Our Benefits

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

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About NIQ

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 holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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