[ecrea] EBU Media Intelligence Service recruiting a visiting researcher

European Broadcasting Union (EBU)

Geneva - October 2016

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RECRUITMENT: Visiting Researcher (12 months)


The Media Intelligence Service (MIS) of the EBU is recruiting a visiting 
researcher in media.


TYPE OF CONTRACT: This is a full time position for 12 months

STARTING DATE: January 2017

REMUNERATION: The EBU offers an attractive remuneration according to 
Swiss standards

TARGET PROFILE: We encourage young researchers to apply (Master Level 
completed). This could be an excellent step in your research career!


JOB DESCRIPTION

The Visiting Researcher carries out diverse research tasks including: 
collection and processing of information, support to analysis – 
including quantitative and qualitative methods –, production of high 
quality and accurate studies, reports, presentations, etc. S/he will be 
required to be polyvalent, having to address topics in diverse fields of 
knowledge related to the media system, including market and industry 
structures, national media systems, media policy issues, media 
consumption trends or the activities of international institutions. S/he 
will contribute to the production of country as well as company 
profiles, including Public Service Media organizations and commercial 
operators. In addition, s/he will be also involved in the provision of 
information on request to the EBU Members and Departments. In doing so, 
s/he crucially contributes to the achievement of MIS’ mission.


SPECIFIC COMPETENCES REQUIRED


-  Good knowledge and understanding of the media market structures and 
economics is essential (masters’ level or equivalent professional 
experience).
-  Good knowledge of information sources related to the media market is 
necessary.
-  Good knowledge of media consumption trends will be valued very 
positively.
- Good skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Quality, efficiency and accuracy orientation is a must.
- Strong writing and presentation skills.
- Self-initiative, versatility and engagement are a must.
- Ability to work under time constraints and pressure, following 
instructions, and providing results on time.
- A service and team orientation attitude is crucial.
- Capacity to work simultaneously in several projects, with a capacity 
to allocate the right priority to the assigned tasks.
- Capacity to deal patiently and tactfully with staff members.
- A high sense of confidentiality and good judgment.
- Ability to work effectively with people of different national and 
cultural backgrounds.

LANGUAGES:

Please, notice that PROFICIENT command of English is mandatory. In the 
job description it is said that French is required, but that is just a 
formality. Do not hesitate to apply if you don't speak French.


MIS' DESCRIPTION

The Media Intelligence Service (MIS) is responsible for carrying out 
primary research and analysis in the field of media with a 
multidimensional approach (political, economic, socio-cultural and 
technological) and an international perspective. MIS’ main mission is 
providing EBU departments and Members with reliable market data, 
trustworthy analysis and relevant arguments that support their daily 
operations and their strategic planning. In doing so, the Media 
Intelligence Service contributes to promote the value of PSM and secure 
public, societal & political support for PSM.

You can see what we do at www.ebu.ch/mis <http://www.ebu.ch/mis> or in 
twitter @_robertosuarez


APPLYING

Detailed information about the position and the application procedure is 
available at www.ebu.ch <http://www.ebu.ch/> . Follow the link to Human 
Resources at the bottom of the page. Then enter in the Recruitment 
Portal and look for this call.


Direct access: https://goo.gl/7aXjkP


APPLICATION DEADLINE

November 20th 2016


Dr. Roberto Suárez Candel

Head of the Media Intelligence Service

European Broadcasting Union (EBU)


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