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ABOUT MIDiA RESEARCH
We are looking for a Games Industry Analyst to join our expert analyst team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The world of entertainment has never experienced such profound and rapid change. No single entertainment industry can afford to stay solely in its lane. Cross-entertainment competition for attention and the rise of the creator economy are reshaping the future of entertainment business, consumption, and culture.
We are looking for someone who understands these dynamics and has bold ideas about how they will evolve. Someone who understands how entertainment value chains operate, has a vision for what will come next, and an appetite for disruptive, forward-looking thinking.
You will cover topics such as audience behaviour, fans, fandom and identity, entertainment culture, and business model innovation
The successful candidate will build upon our reputation by expanding our fast-growing entertainment & fandom coverage area, with key focus on the games industry.
You will conduct world-class research and analysis, to produce insightful reports that power MIDiA’s syndicated research subscription service.
Your coverage will combine three key areas of focus:
The supply side (looking at the evolving games industry dynamics and direction of travel)
The consumer side (how and why people play games, what resonates with consumers, and how can games build engagement, fandom, and sales).
Identify and advise on opportunities between games and other forms of entertainment
Reporting directly to MIDiA’s Head of Research this is an opportunity to directly shape the strategic thinking of some of the world’s most successful and influential companies in entertainment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Consistently keeping ahead of trends and developments across the games industry
Conducting company, industry, and consumer research to create regular output for our syndicated research subscription service
Using data, observations, and patterns to develop and test hypotheses that drive value for stakeholders interested in video games
Working with MIDiA’s subscription clients on bespoke enquiries as well as supporting larger bespoke games related consulting projects
Becoming one of MIDiA’s thought leaders both internally and externally - presenting cutting-edge ideas and research to relevant audiences (incl. at conferences, in media and press, writing blogs, participating in MIDiA’s webinars)
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & CHARACTER TRAITS
Skills:
Strong knowledge of the games industry, and the consumer behaviours and attitudes that shape it
Strong business acumen and solid understanding of how for-profit companies operate
The ability to spot patterns and think ahead to identify second- and third- order implications of an event
The ability to analyse and separate symptoms from causes
The ability to distil complex concepts and research into digestible and actionable insight and stories
A decent understanding of and the ability to interpret financial statements
An adeptness to work under time pressure while providing high quality output
Excellent English writing and communication skills
Experience:
A university degree
Minimum 3 years of experience in either a strategy, research, insight, industry analyst, or consultant role. Ideally, in a digital entertainment, media, research, consulting, industry news outlet, or financial sector company
Desk research
Reading and interpreting consumer surveys and market data to create insights
Ability to communicate with and write for senior stakeholders
Experience across MS Office suite
Personality:
Curious, with an inclination to ask business-critical questions and drive towards evidence-based answers
A personable nature with excellent listening and observation skills
A solid understanding of and passion for the business of video games and wider entertainment industries
A diligent, efficient and organised character who can prioritise and be accountable for their own workload, coupled with the ability to work seamlessly within a diverse team
A meticulous approach to all work, completed to high quality
OUR OFFER
To be part of a world class team that helps some of the world’s most successful entertainment companies build winning strategies. You’ll have the opportunity to explore new areas of the digital world, partner with our impressive client base, utilise our best-in-class datasets and enjoy a competitive compensation package –all while pushing the boundaries of what’s “possible” by collaborating with a diverse team of global innovators.
LOCATION
Our Head Office is located in London, UK; however we have a flexible approach to recruitment and will consider remote roles for the right candidate. All candidates must have the right to work from either the UK, or European Union.
