Junior Associate, Research

Il y a 2 jours

Brussel Hoofdstad, Belgique GFMD Women in Media Working Group Temps plein 32 000 € - 42 000 €/an

The Fix Research & Advisory is seeking a Junior Associate for its media consulting team. This is an entry-level, full-time freelance role for recent graduates, final-year students or candidates with up to a year of relevant experience. The associate supports live client projects for independent media, NGOs and media-in-exile organisations, working under the guidance of a Project Lead or Senior Associate.

Key responsibilities

  • Support the Project Lead and Associates with research, data gathering, and problem-solving throughout the project
  • Take ownership of well-defined tasks within a workstream, with guidance from a senior team member
  • Assist with data collection, structuring, and first-pass analysis
  • Use tools such as Excel, Datawrapper, and thinkCell, with training and review from senior staff
  • Help pull and organize data from Google Analytics, social platforms, YouTube analytics, and SEO tools
  • Support market research tasks – competitive scans, basic market sizing, trend tracking
  • Prepare clear, structured summaries of findings for review by the Project Lead
  • Help draft and format PowerPoint slides based on direction from senior team members
  • Support senior consultants with research and background materials for client media strategy work
  • Assist with note-taking and follow-up during client interviews

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (or final year of study) in Business, Media, Data Science, Marketing, or a related field
  • 0-1 years of relevant experience – internships, academic projects, or freelance work all count
  • Fluent English; Spanish, Farsi, or one of the Balkan languages is a strong advantage, especially combined with first-hand knowledge of the relevant media landscape
  • Sharp attention to detail, natural curiosity, and comfort working with ambiguity and shifting priorities
  • Genuine interest in independent media, media in exile, or civil society work.
  • Prior experience in the media sector and knowledge of the media market in your country or region is a strong advantage
  • Based in an EU member state or a Balkan country
  • Able to invoice as a self-employed professional/independent contractor