The Research Manager will manage research projects for the Telecom, Media & Entertainment (TME) sectors of the Center for Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), part of the firm’s Research & Insights group. The candidate will report to the TMT research leader. The candidate will be a hands-on writer, researcher, and will also help manage the operations/workflow of the TMT research team.
The team is responsible for creating high-quality content for use by end-clients and our client service professionals in the TME practice. This content can come in the form of research reports, articles and features, client presentations, webcasts and podcasts, blog posts, etc. These deliverables integrate information from a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including surveys, forecasting, text analysis, case studies, third-party research and databases, analyst reports, government publications, industry commentaries, and news articles.
Recruiting for this role ends on January 26, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Write thoughtful, well-researched, “ahead of the curve” provocative thoughtware related to TMT industry trends
- Incorporate a strong understanding of the TME sectors, while keeping a pulse on developing areas of client interest, to create research that differentiates us from competitors in the marketplace
- Lead idea generation to ensure the research projects address both current and future industry challenges
- Manage critical project management processes, including proposal development, project workflow, resources, and milestones
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis, case study development, survey design and analysis, and executive interviews
- Develop and deliver presentations to executives and practitioners at internal and external events
- Work with diverse teams and provide timely feedback and coaching to more junior team members on their work
- Build effective working relationships with practice leadership and subject matter experts within the firm and the external marketplace
- Work collaboratively with marketing, PR, and client service professionals, etc. to deploy thought leadership to our clients and the broader marketplace
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 7+ years of relevant professional experience related to the TMT industry
- Excellent business writing skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills; ability to think creatively, generate research ideas, and solve research problems
- Demonstrated experience in project and team management
- Strong people skills that create credibility to both influence executive-level strategic thinking and create demand for new research initiatives
- Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
- Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $97,600 to $179,900.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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