Rankings Research Analyst, Writer

🔥 4 hours ago

🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote

💵 R240k / year

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔬 Research Analyst

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Newton Media Group

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11 - 50 employees

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

🛡️ Insurance

Consulting • Healthcare • Insurance

Newton Media Group is a versatile media business that specializes in events, publishing, and content marketing platforms across various verticals. With a strong presence in both digital and traditional media, Newton Media Group prides itself on its entrepreneurial spirit and resilience. The company operates 50+ events and more than 14 publications, boasting over 6 million web views and a dedicated team of 66 members. Their approach combines a commitment to integrity and expertise, ensuring that they not only perform well but also strive to make a positive impact.

📋 Description

• Conduct in-depth desk research into IP law firms, lawyers, their expertise and market standing. • Critically assess law firm submissions, industry data, peer reviews and client feedback, identifying patterns, inconsistencies and gaps in evidence. • Interview IP lawyers, in-house counsel and other industry professionals. • Draw independent, well-supported conclusions and make recommendations for rankings, explaining reasoning to the Rankings Editor. • Write clear, concise and accurate profiles and reports following editorial standards and house style. • Take ownership of multiple research assignments, managing priorities and deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience gathering and evaluating information from multiple sources, identifying what matters and reaching credible, evidence-based conclusions. • Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar business and legal concepts, particularly the commercial aspects of intellectual property law. • Confidence engaging with senior professionals, asking probing questions and discussing complex subjects. • Excellent written English and ability to produce clear, concise, accurate and well-structured reports. • Proven ability to handle large amounts of detailed information, juggle multiple projects, prioritise effectively and consistently meet deadlines. • Methodical approach to fact-checking, accuracy and following editorial guidelines and house style. • Strong self-management, sound judgement and confidence to take ownership of work while knowing when to ask for guidance. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and CMS platforms such as WordPress, with ability to learn new systems quickly. • BA degree, ideally in law, journalism, business, or a related discipline. • Experience in business research, legal journalism, professional rankings, or market analysis desirable. • Knowledge of intellectual property law or international legal markets advantageous. • Curiosity and ability to learn quickly and engage confidently with leading legal practitioners. • Ability to work independently from home, welcome feedback and maintain focus and momentum when managing a demanding workload.

🏖️ Benefits

• Interesting, challenging work: Research the international intellectual property market and engage with leading legal professionals around the world. • Ownership and independence: Take responsibility for your own research projects and contribute to respected, authoritative industry rankings. • A friendly, collaborative team: Work alongside experienced publishing professionals who value curiosity, initiative and fresh perspectives. • Fully remote: Work from your home in South Africa while collaborating with our UK-based team. • Fixed fee of ZAR 20,000 per month.