Analyst, Digital & Visual Media (Ovum)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Analyst to join the Ovum Media Practice, the division of Informa Business
Information focused on Telecoms, Media and Technology. Ovum’s Media, Entertainment and Consumer department
provides business-critical advice and intelligence on visual entertainment (TV, streaming video), digital media and
technology to the World’s leading movie studios, broadcasters, pay TV operators, telcos, operators, Internet firms,
consumer electronics manufacturers, financiers, consultants and technology vendors.
The successful candidate will play a key role in sustaining and expanding Ovum’s market-leading coverage of the digital
and visual entertainment industries. They will produce best-in-class research and analysis focusing on data-led industry
and company tracking, market sizing and forecasting deliverables. The position is suited to a methodical and numerate
individual with a passion for innovation in media and technology and an understanding of the commercial aspects of the
same. The successful candidate will be capable of systematically gathering detailed and commercially critical data from a
wide variety of sources including financial reports, press releases, websites and interviews with media, entertainment and
technology industry executives, and managing the databases and spreadsheets housing the data. They will also provide
insight and analysis into key trends, industry and market developments discernible from the data and information they
collect.
Ovum’s research and consultancy is built on a converged and collaborative model making the ability to work as part of a
team essential.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Systematically gather data on multiple aspects of the digital and visual media industries and manage the
databases and spreadsheets housing the data
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Produce detailed, rigorous and distinctive research and analysis on what the data reveals about digital
entertainment industry trends, particularly around visual entertainment and digital media in the form of
market trackers and reports
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Advise Ovum clients on how best to react to industry, market, consumer and technology trends. Ovum’s
advisory business is distinctive and successful because it enables clients to perform better commercially;
the Media Analyst will be expected to contribute substantially to this
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Work with colleagues to devise and coordinate the company’s long-term TV and digital media research
agenda. Ovum topic experts are expected to build and maintain a high profile as thought leaders in the
media.
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Lead or assist with consultancy and bespoke research projects
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Participate in industry conferences, client meetings and sales meetings
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Work closely with the Heads of Digital Media and TV as well as sales and marketing colleagues to evolve
and execute Ovum’s commercial strategy
SKILLS REQUIRED:
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We welcome applications from individuals looking to start and develop a career as an Industry
Analyst. Graduates who are numerate and competent with data and Excel alongside a deep interest,
passion even, for how the digital and visual entertainment industries will evolve on a global basis are
encouraged to apply.
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Possessing a thorough manner and deep attention to detail when gathering data on an ongoing basis.
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The ability to identify and present complex concepts and trends from data in a compelling and visual
manner.
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Deep understanding and insight into the global digital and visual entertainment industries and the ability
to quickly form credible, distinctive, compelling and original opinions on how every aspect of these will
evolve, and why
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a personable manner and the confidence to
present to, engage with and influence executives at the highest levels of the media, telecommunications,
technology and financial services industries.
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A proven track record of managing a workload to ensure deadlines are met and client expectations are
exceeded
To apply, please submit your CV and a detailed covering letter via https://goo.gl/CROUxF
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