Rankings Research Analyst and Writer
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Newton MediaIntellectual property
Work from your home in South Africa, Availability required during UK business hours.Contract
Salary20,000 ZAR per month
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Job Details
- Languages
- Excellent written English
- Required Skills
- Microsoft OfficeWordPressGoogle WorkspaceCritical thinking
Requirements
- Demonstrated research and analytical ability, including gathering and evaluating information from multiple sources and reaching evidence-based conclusions.
- Commercial awareness and the 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 the ability to produce clear, concise, accurate, and well-structured reports.
- Ability to manage large amounts of detailed information, multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines.
- Methodical attention to detail in fact-checking, accuracy, editorial guidelines, and house style.
- Strong self-management, sound judgement, independence, and willingness to seek guidance when needed.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CMS platforms such as WordPress, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- A BA degree, ideally in law, journalism, business, or a related discipline, is desirable.
- Experience in business research, legal journalism, professional rankings, or market analysis is desirable.
- Knowledge of intellectual property law or international legal markets is an advantage.
Responsibilities
- 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 ranking recommendations, explaining the reasoning to the Rankings Editor.
- Write clear, concise, and accurate profiles and reports in line with editorial standards and house style.
- Own multiple research assignments while managing priorities, deadlines, quality, and accuracy.
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