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United Talent Agency · 1 month ago

Senior Research Associate, Executive Search (Contract)

New York, NY

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$55/hr - $60/hr

5+ years exp

United Talent Agency is a leading company in global entertainment, seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate, Researcher to join their Executive Search team. The role involves driving strategic market intelligence and candidate development to support critical executive-level searches across various industries including sports and media.

Digital EntertainmentDigital MediaGaming

Responsibilities

Partner with senior recruiters and search leads to design and execute targeted research strategies for executive-level searches. Manage the research phase autonomously, produce high-quality reports with minimal oversight

Support the business development process, Actively participating in designing the pitch strategy with the SVP and Co-Heads. Provide active research support and insights throughout the search process from pitch to candidate development

Identify, map, and develop high-quality candidate pools using a variety of research tools, databases, and open-source intelligence

Analyze organizational structures, leadership dynamics, and industry trends to inform search strategy and client advisories

Provide ongoing support to Client Services team throughout the search lifecycle, including candidate profiling, assessment, and documentation

Conduct in-depth research on companies, market sectors, and emerging trends across sports, media, entertainment, and digital consumer industries

Synthesize data into actionable insights and storytelling materials for internal teams and client presentations

Maintain and expand our firm’s knowledge base on key market segments, leadership moves, and competitive intelligence

Build polished pitch decks, market maps, and client-ready materials that highlight search strategy, talent landscape, and industry trends

Collaborate with the design and marketing teams to ensure presentations reflect the firm’s brand and visual standards

Support business development efforts with background research for new client pursuits and proactive relationship mapping

Consistentily update and maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS)

Identify areas for improvement in operational processes and suggest and implement solutions

Qualification

Executive search experienceMarket intelligenceResearch tools proficiencyBusiness writing skillsAnalytical skillsPresentation skillsCuriosityTeam collaborationProblem-solvingDetail-oriented

Required

5+ years of professional experience in executive search, market intelligence, management consulting, or related research-intensive roles

Proven ability to conduct comprehensive research, sourcing and identifying potential candidates across a variety of tools and sources including: Encore/Cluen Database, LinkedIn, IMDB, Pitchbook, ZoomInfo, trade articles, industry associations, etc

Direct exposure to or expertise within sports, media, entertainment, or consumer digital sectors

Strong business writing, analytical, and presentation-building skills (PowerPoint, Excel, and/or data visualization tools)

A strong sense of curiosity and an ability to ask questions thoughtfully and thoroughly

Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and solve problems

Adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field required

Intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and resourceful

A creative problem solver with a knack for generating new solutions

Confident communicator who can present research with clarity and insight

Demonstrates excellent note-taking and synthesis skills, with the ability to capture, organize, and distill complex discussions or meeting information into cohesive, client-ready work product with minimal oversight

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a high-performing, team-oriented environment

Passionate about leadership, talent, and the evolving dynamics of the sports, media, and entertainment ecosystem