Equity Research Associate – Media, Cable, Satellite & Telecom Services (Evercore ISI)

Evercore Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and VI

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and disability insurance

Well-being resources

Family-building and family-support

Paid parental leave

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays, vacation, personal/sick

Job summary

Evercore ISI seeks an Equity Research Associate in New York to join the Media, Cable, Satellite & Telecom Services team. You will develop investment analyses, build financial models, and author research reports with high client engagement across AT&T, Comcast, Disney and more.

You will contribute to published research, monitor industry trends, and interact with investors, while advancing your career in a leading research platform.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in equity research, investment banking or related finance role.
• Exceptional analytical skills and Excel modeling capabilities.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation and fundamental investment analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; includes research writing and client interaction.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Genuine passion for equity markets and ability to develop expertise quickly.
• Experience using AI, automation, data analysis or other tech tools to enhance research productivity.
• Series 7, 63, 86, and 87 licenses (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Take meaningful responsibility for covered companies and develop differentiated investment analyses with high visibility.
• Develop and maintain company-specific and industry financial models.
• Perform financial, operational, and valuation analysis across coverage universe.
• Develop well-supported investment views and contribute to actionable stock recommendations.
• Author company-specific and thematic research reports with in-depth industry trend analysis.
• Monitor developments relevant to covered companies and investment theses.
• Attend industry events and engage with companies to form informed perspectives.
• Collaborate with team on in-depth company, industry and thematic research.
• Interact with corporate coverage and institutional investors.
• Oversee data collection and identify ways to improve research processes.
• Other duties as necessary

Skills

Excel modeling

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Industry knowledge in media/telecom

AI/data analysis experience

Licenses (Series 7/63/86/87)

Independent work ethic

Tools

Excel

AI tools

Job description

Equity Research Associate – Media, Cable, Satellite & Telecom Services (Evercore ISI)

Region Americas

Location New York

Group Evercore ISI

What is the position?

Evercore ISI is seeking an Associate to join its Media & Communications equity research team in New York, NY. This position offers significant opportunity for career progression, with meaningful responsibility for published research, financial and industry models, investment analysis, and client engagement across a differentiated coverage universe spanning established telecom and cable (e.g., AT&T, Comcast, T-Mobile, Verizon), media and live entertainment (e.g., Disney, Fox, Formula One, Live Nation), and emerging areas such as space connectivity (SpaceX).

Evercore ISI offers a high-quality, collegial, and collaborative environment and a leading research platform where exceptional contributors can build long-term careers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Take meaningful responsibility for covered companies and develop differentiated investment analyses, with high visibility for individual contributions
• Develop and maintain company-specific and industry financial models
• Perform financial, operational, and valuation analysis across coverage universe
• Develop well-supported investment views and contribute to actionable stock recommendations
• Author company-specific and thematic research reports, including in-depth analysis of key industry trends
• Monitor company, industry, competitive, regulatory, and technology developments relevant to covered companies and investment theses
• Attend industry events and engage with companies and industry participants to develop informed perspectives on key trends
• Collaborate with other members of the team on in-depth company, industry, and thematic research
• Interact with corporate coverage and institutional investors
• Oversee data collection and identify opportunities to improve research processes and analysis
• Other duties as necessary

Specific Qualifications

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, intellectually curious, and analytically rigorous, with a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in equity markets. Candidates should be self-starters who can operate independently, develop conviction around investment ideas, communicate their views clearly, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Prior experience in sell-side research, buy-side research, or investment banking is preferred, while experience or demonstrated interest in media, communications, or technology is a plus.

• 2+ years of prior experience in equity research, investment banking, buy-side investing, or another relevant finance role
• Exceptional analytical skills and Excel modeling capabilities
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation, and fundamental investment analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; the role entails significant research writing and client interaction
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Genuine passion for equity markets and the ability to quickly develop expertise in new companies and sectors
• Experience using AI, automation, data analysis, or other technology tools to enhance research productivity and generate differentiated insights
• Series 7, 63, 86, and 87 licenses (or willingness to obtain)

Expected Base Salary Range:$110,000 - $130,000

In addition to a competitive base salary, employees may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus delivered in the form of cash and/or deferred equity. Evercore also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility. These include, but are not limited to:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursements accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life and disability insurance, including additional voluntary financial protection insurance
• Well-being resources and programs, including mental health and mindfulness programs, digital wellness platforms, well-being events, and targeted on-site health services
• Family-building and family-support benefits
• Paid parental, caregiver, marriage and bereavement leave
• Commuter benefits, health club membership discounts, and other corporate discounts
• Paid holidays, vacation days, personal days, sick days, and volunteer opportunities

About Evercore: Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams, and shareholders - including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructurings, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public, private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.evercore.com .

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment :Evercore is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals because of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, mental or physical disability, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or immigration or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law (referred to as “protected status”), in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.