Communications & Media Research Specialist

"This position is part of the Accenture Research global CMT (Communications, Media & Technology) team, with a strong focus on the Communications/Telecommunications and Media sector. The Research Specialist will work closely with senior researchers and Accenture's Comms & Media leadership, supporting global and regional priorities through cutting-edge research and insights. The individual will contribute to both Thought Leadership (TL) and Client-focused Research (CFR), helping shape strategic viewpoints, guide client engagements, and enable competitive positioning for Accenture and its clients. Key Responsibilities include: Contribute to the development of research-based insights through structured market analysis, industry monitoring, and synthesis of relevant data and trends. Explore key industry themes such as 5G monetization, network cloud migration and automation, growing B2B services, private networks, OTT platform growth, hyper-personalization, and bundled content offerings. Assist in analyzing industry and company data using various research and visualization tools. Work with senior researchers to update internal models and produce client-ready outputs. Work with research leads and client teams across global markets to shape viewpoints, answer strategic questions, and contribute to publications or internal briefings. Help craft clear, compelling research outputs- ranging from slides to written summaries- suitable for leadership and client consumption. “Hard” skills: Understanding or interest in the Telecommunications and Media industry, including awareness of major industry challenges Financial analysis and strong data skills are a must. Knowledge of economic analysis & data science methodologies are a plus. Skilled in applying a range of research methodologies, including secondary data gathering, market and company profiling, and strategic frameworks. Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to make sense out of data, with ability to analyze, visualize, and interpret Comfortable using Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) to enhance research and content creation Ability to compile reports with clear storyline and results. Able to write in a clear, concise, and compelling way Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; visualization experience with Power BI or similar is a plus. “Soft” skills: Problem solver approach to work Able to work independently and collaboratively in global, virtual, cross-cultural teams Ability to present research findings to senior audience. Strong communications skills and good interpersonal skills High levels of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement Ability to work on multiple engagement. Additional Information Reports to: Research Manager Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a science or engineering. A PG degree in business, such as business (MBA), economics or equivalent is a plus. Work Experience: 5-8 years of experience, preferably in a consulting environment, think tank, financial institution, or other business research organization or demonstrated equivalent skill. Location: Bengaluru, India Preferred start date: As soon as possible"