Research Associate-Media & Advertising

Company: OTR Global
Location: Purchase
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESOTR is seeking a Research Associate to join its global team covering media and internet. The individual in this role will be connecting with media industry professionals to facilitate in-depth interviews and contribute to research reports. The Research Associate will also analyze research data and facilitate research report preparation and conduct secondary research. They will work closely with senior researchers in the Global Media team to provide relevant and timely marketplace intelligence. Candidates with previous experience in the advertising and media industry are preferred, as key responsibilities of this role will include in-depth interviews with media professionals. This is a unique opportunity to work with and learn from one of the most differentiated investment research companies in the securities industry.PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum 1-3 years' experience or applicable academic record, researching, analyzing and/or writing about media and advertising trends; prior experience in media buying and planning, working as strategist or researcher, and knowledge of the financial industry and investment basics a plus.Understanding of the key trends shaping the advertising and media industry and key media companies, and an ability to identify and articulate inflections in those trends.The ideal candidate is persistent with networking and is able to develop and maintain industry relationships and engage contacts for recurring in-depth dialogue. An established network of contacts in the media and advertising industry is a plus.Exceptional communication and analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to "connect the dots" and clearly articulate research conclusions.Strong organizational and project management skills, proactive thinking, ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and work under pressure. The candidate must be a fast learner.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience aggregating, organizing and analyzing data.Proven ability to work well within teams, self-motivated, showing initiative, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.ABOUT THE COMPANYOTR Global (OTR -), founded in 1995, is an investment research firm with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. OTR is a leading platform for primary research and one of the largest channel research firms servicing the institutional investment community. OTR was a leader in pioneering interview-based methodology; its research method is utilized by more than 120 research personnel located in more than 15 countries. The unique approach unites quantitative measures and qualitative responses to uncover inflection points and produce predictive results. OTR has developed a comprehensive base of industry sources and a deep understanding of complex, global product supply chains and distribution channels.OUR PRODUCTSOTR aggregates, compares and contrasts extensive marketplace data and prepares research reports for institutional investors. Sources are interviewed via telephone, typically on a quarterly basis, which subsequently provides the basis for OTR reports. OTR's mission is to aggregate information from sources, compare it with expectations and look for dislocations or inflection points that provide investment opportunities for our clients.POSITION LOCATIONPurchase, NY with hybrid schedule options available.

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