Digital Media Analyst, ABI Research

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Cory Bergman May 8th, 2007

Ready to influence major technology companies and media companies?
Become a digital media industry analyst!

ABI Research is seeking an experienced analyst to cover emerging
trends in the digital media industry. Qualified applicants include
experienced industry analysts or those who have at least 3-4 years
experience in the digital media, either within the industry in a
product marketing, marketing, market research or business development
role, or as an experienced market analyst. We are a fast growing
industry research and advisory firm with coverage areas in digital
media, consumer electronics, mobile devices and infrastructure,
broadband networks, telematics and automotive, and emerging
technologies.

The Job:

The Industry Analyst, Digital Media is expected to provide insight
and advice to clients leveraging extensive industry knowledge.
Successful candidates should have demonstrable knowledge of key
topics within the digital media industry, including:

• Content Protection – Digital Rights Management, Conditional
Access, Content Security.

• Business models for the various forms of digital distribution for
content and media.

• Understanding of technology for digital distribution of media in
a multi-platform environment. Also understand the various media
formats, codecs and technologies for various digital distribution
platforms.

• Understanding of communication and networking technology such as
Internet, cable, IPTV, mobile, Wi-Fi and others.

• A knowledge of the content and media industry, including
familiarity with large media companies, studios, content aggregators
and Internet portals.

Strong writing and verbal communications skills are essential.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and forecasting techniques required.
Finally, an ability to effectively manage one’s time while working
independently and as part of a team is essential.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or
similar related field, and at least four years of relevant industry
experience, or

• BA, BS or higher in an unrelated field, and at least six years of
relevant industry experience

• MBA preferred

Salary and title are commensurate with experience.

The vacancy can be located in any of our offices globally. Candidates
should apply promptly by contacting the ABI Research Human Resources
department at careers@abiresearch.com