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Curious and commercially minded? Can you conduct high-level research to identify growth opportunities while balancing commercial business imperatives? If so, we want to speak with you! Reuters Events, a fast-growing team within Reuters, is looking for a Research Lead to join. If you have extensive experience in conducting quality desk and phone-based research with senior executives, and want a chance to lead our events business into new industries, this role might be for you.
Reuters Events produces world-class events across the globe. We identify industries undergoing rapid business transformation, curate highly focused content that solves their challenges, and engage communities of industry influencers to foster change-driving relationships. Each event convenes global business leaders and forward thinkers to tackle the greatest challenges facing society, business and the world at large.
We’re looking for an experienced Research Lead to conduct quality research that will guide our New Event strategy. In this role, you’ll work in collaboration with existing industry teams within the company to identify growth opportunities, sense check new ideas with industry leaders, and build engagement through research, advisory boards and content. This hybrid role will be based in our Barcelona office.
About The Role
As a Research Lead – New Events, you will:
* Conduct strategic research into industries or industry segments both inside and outside of Reuters Events current focus
* Manage your research timelines, hitting key milestones and reporting findings within the New Events team and to relevant sector leaders
* Determine whether new ideas are commercially viable and aligned with company objectives, and identify possible risks or concerns
* Be the central driver for event innovation, working with a cross-functional team to pilot new event ideas and event models, audience curation and content strategies
About You
To be our Research Lead – New Events, you will likely:
* Have demonstrable experience in desk and phone-based research, or event research and production more broadly
* Be curious about the world, current news affairs, and eager to learn about a variety of topics
* Be able to identify new and interesting business trends
* Have a track record of commercial success, excellent time management, and adaptability in changing circumstances
* Have strong communication skills and be comfortable engaging with senior-level executives for in-depth research
* Be commercially driven first and foremost — you should understand the commercial drivers behind our customers’ decisions
What’s in it For You?
* Hybrid Work Model: flexible hybrid environment (2-3 days in the office per week, depending on role)
* Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: policies designed to help manage responsibilities, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
* Career Development and Growth: culture of continuous learning and skill development;
Grow My Way program andskills-first approach
* Industry Competitive Benefits: flexible vacation, mental health days, Headspace access, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, incentive programs, and wellbeing resources
* Culture: global reputation for inclusion and belonging, values: Obsess over Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, Stronger Together
* Social Impact: two paid volunteer days annually and ESG initiatives
* Making a Real-World Impact: we help uphold the rule of law, provide trusted information, and support justice and transparency
About Us
Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together trusted content and technology to help professionals make informed decisions. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world-leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We have 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, and we value objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. More information on accommodations can be requested here.
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Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries : Financial Services, Legal Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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