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Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.\nAbout Comscore\nAt Comscore, we’re pioneering the future of cross-platform media measurement, arming organizations with the insights they need to make decisions with confidence. Central to this aim are our people who work together to simplify the complex on behalf of our clients & partners. Though our roles and skills are varied, we’re united by our commitment to five underlying values: Integrity, Velocity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Servant Leadership. If you’re motivated by big challenges and interested in helping some of the largest and most important media properties and brands navigate the future of media, we’d love to hear from you.\nComscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) is a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms. 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