Job Description
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Client is looking for a Research Analyst to work on our industry intelligence program. This person will help identify, interpret, and report on the most important trends at the intersection of advertising, technology and AI, business, and policy. They will work with two lead analysts to produce prescient and competitive analysis that allows senior leadership to act early on emerging opportunities and risks. The ideal candidate should be naturally curious, a quick learner, and a critical, cross-disciplinary thinker. While simultaneous expertise in advertising and business, tech, and policy is not required, the candidate should have a strong background in at least one of these fields and readiness to learn the others.
Summary:
- Publish industry reports that are relevant to the company.
- Writes reports and publishes.
- Exciting opportunity to read the news and report back on it.
- 6+yr experience in research and analysis.
- Responsibilities include researching specific emerging industry issues based on team priorities and autonomously execute research agendas; brief team leaders on research in occasional presentations.
- Compliance Requirements
Skillsets/Qualifications
- Analytical skills and ability to think critically and structurally
- Proven verbal and written communication skills
- Storyteller with experience synthesizing complex information
- Research experience in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting information
- Avid news reader with a proven interest in AI, business, technology, marketing, and/or policy trends
- Creative thinker familiar with critical perspectives on tech and marketing industries
- BA degree in International Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business, Political Science, or a related field
- Track competitors' activity, news, and industry trends in the advertising, business, and tech industries, as well as the global policy space, by attending events regularly, speaking with industry leaders, reading the news every day, etc.
- Help shape industry engagement and marketing strategy; contribute to events programming and recap reports
- Deeply research specific emerging industry issues based on team priorities and autonomously execute research agendas; brief team leaders on research in occasional presentations
- Contribute to and assist with proofreading and editing of industry intelligence content, including memos, reports, and briefings on a regular cadence. Coordinate the distribution and publication of reports and videos
- Build out and manage internal team processes and databases, e.g. of internal audiences and external events
Top 3 must-have HARD skills:
- Writing and attention to detail (spelling mistakes)
- Research/analysis/critical thinking
- Organization skills
Good to have skills:
- News fluency (what is reputable)
- Editing skills
- Presentation skills
Years of experience needed:
At least 6, plus BA (required) and/or master’s (much preferred because of the research experience) masters degree strongly preferred
Typical Day in the Role:
Lots of desktop research, attending occasional events, building occasional organization systems, some team meetings
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
Disclaimer:
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Recruiter's Details:
Name: Vanshika
Email: Vanshika.chauhan@ustechsolutionsinc.com
Internal Job ID #25-52063