Associate, MediaLink

Stonex Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Center of excellence

Competitive benefits

Inclusive culture

Collaborative team

Job summary

MediaLink, a UTA company, seeks an Associate to join our Consultancy function, advising the world’s leading companies in media and marketing from Los Angeles or New York. You will support market research, perform situation analyses through quantitative and qualitative methods, and contribute your perspective on how clients learn, grow, and transform.

As part of the team, Associates manage and contribute to client engagements with analytical thinking and judgment, focusing on critical issues and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in consulting, media, marketing, advertising, or tech.
• Strong analytical skills with qualitative and quantitative research.
• Advanced MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Fluent with industry terms and trends in media and advertising.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong time management.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day project management across multiple client engagements.
• Support analysis, marketplace benchmarking, and stakeholder discovery.
• Synthesize research to identify client problems and opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and manage risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Industry terms & trends

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MediaLink, a UTA company, seeks an Associate to join our team as part of our Consultancy function that advises the world’s most important and influential companies in media and marketing today in either Los Angeles or New York. In the exciting new role as an Associate, you will support market research, situation analysis through quantitative and qualitative means and contribute your perspective on how our clients learn, grow, and transform in their respective sectors. Associates play a pivotal role in the management and success of our client engagements and apply analytical thinking and experience-based judgment to complex challenges by focusing on the critical issues, opportunities, and constraints that impact business performance. The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do

• Client Service & Project Management
  • Drive day-to-day project management (both internal and external) across several client engagements or workstreams
  • Action follow-ups for timetable of tasks to reach scope of work objectives
  • Monitor weekly to-do's and take proactive measures to set the team and engagement up for success
  • Support the creation and development of client deliverables based on guidance of engagement lead such as marketplace analysis, client benchmarking and stakeholder discovery and analysis
• Research & Analysis
  • Gather, analyze and synthesize research to assist in the identification of client problems and the development of client specific solutions
  • Conduct market and company analyses, strategic diligence, and competitive benchmarking on key business issues in marketing, media, advertising, and technology
  • Support stakeholder and diligence efforts by connecting concepts and opportunities into clear takeaways and recommendations
  • Assess new businesses and revenue opportunities and assist with the development and execution of market sizing, business and investment cases, capability assessments, and change management plans
• Communication & Collaboration
  • Communicate effectively across the project team to ensure internal and external messaging is aligned
  • Ensure proper and timely escalation of project risk or potential for missed delivery deadlines
  • Work with internal teams to integrate learnings and best practices from related projects

What You Will Need

• 2+ years of work experience in consulting, media, marketing, advertising and/or technology
• Proven analytical skills, experience with qualitative and quantitative research
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Fluency in media/advertising/technology industry terms and trends
• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize
• Organized with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member to deliver objectives
• Limitless intellectual curiosity and general desire to learn, absorb information and trends from colleagues, trade sources and the broader marketing network

What You Will Get

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the leading global entertainment companies
• Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
• Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
• Competitive benefits and programs to support your well-being
• Collaborative colleagues who are focused on making an impact

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