MDRP Candidate Criteria

This highly competitive MDR Program expects and looks for excellence in candidates who bring diverse backgrounds to innovation and problem solving. We strive to have a mix of both internal and external candidates in each MDRP Class. We look for well-rounded recent college graduates who possess the following qualities:

Eligibility Guidelines (both internal and external candidates):

• Graduated within the last 2 years with a B.S./B.A. degree
• Undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher (average participant G.P.A. is 3.50)
• Leadership role in college extra-curricular activities related to specific degreed program
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively
• Willingness to relocate to anywhere in the U.S.
• Permanent Work Authorization in the U.S.
• Strong desire to enter and develop within the media industry
• Willingness to commit to multiyear career with Nielsen after completion of program
• Capacity and motivation for hard work
• Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills
• Excellent organizational, leadership and problem solving
• Strong PC Skills
• 1-2 years Nielsen work experience*
• Must have consistently been rated a 3 or higher (Minimum OT/or Consistently Met Expectations) on past performance appraisals*
• Letters of recommendation from current manager*

*For internal candidates only

Family members of Nielsen employees are not eligible