Research and Insights Freelancer

We are Assembly – and we’re not like the rest. We’re the modern alternative agency, bringing together industry-leading data, talent, and tech to Find the Change That Fuels Growth for the best brands on the planet, including Lenovo, Lane Crawford, Marina Bay Sands, and more. Our diverse, global community of over 1,600 passionate experts combines global thinking with unmatched local expertise in more than 20 markets worldwide – enabling brands to engage and move consumers anywhere. We use STAGE, Assembly’s proprietary, privacy-centric data solutions platform, to surface powerful insights that transform into actionable brand opportunities. We’re at the cutting edge of new media, technology, and platforms embedded in the lives of today’s consumers, and we’re tapped into how culture and communities’ needs change. We do this while staying steadfast in our commitment to Leave the World Better Than We Found It through measurable social and environmental impact work.

Assembly was named The Drum’s APAC Media Agency of the Year in 2021

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A proactive Research and Insights Freelancer who can support the Regional Insights & Connections team on a key project for 2 – 3 months. The role will directly report to our Regional Senior Manager of Insights & Connections and support report production by writing insights through comprehensive analysis of graphs, trends and further desk research.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING ON ANY GIVEN DAY

• Support report production by analysing graphs, writing insights and identifying trends.
• Deliver insights analysis and writing according to set structure, focusing on outbound leisure travel for each market in-scope including but not limited to Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong and India.
• Produce insights that account for macroeconomic elements and international relations
• Deliver reports in 3 batches. The 1st and 2nd batch will deliver 3 reports at 80% completion; the 3rd batch will deliver 2 reports at 80% completion as well.
• Produce each batch within 2 weeks, and craft 14 pages of insights for each report, together with the team.

Requirements

THE SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Experienced and resourceful in uncovering and writing insights through comprehensive analysis and trend identification.
• Prior experience and understanding on the international travel industry, as well as report or whitepaper writing would be highly regarded.
• Excellent communication skills and proficient in spoken and written English
• Proactive, motivated, self-starter and willing to learn
• Able to start immediately and work on a full-time basis for 2 - 3 months
• This position can be remote or hybrid. Open to applicants from Singapore, Hong Kong, and others.

Benefits

WHY ASSEMBLY?

• We‘re part of Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing. We’re nimble, smart, and digital-first, and we’re quickly growing to take on the biggest legacy holdcos.
• We care about your growth — we offer competitive salaries, annual compensation reviews, and keep detailed personal development plans to ensure you’re hitting your personal and company goals.
• We recognize and celebrate your success...all the time! Whether it’s through company meetups, employee recognition programs, or just a regular day, we make sure our people’s achievements are known and appreciated!
• We’re truly a people-first organization. That’s why we operate in hybrid model with flexibility, Work from Anywhere Scheme, allows you to be in control of your work-life balance.
• We believe in making impactful change in society, we encourage you to take Impact Leave time off from work to engage in volunteer activities with a charity that you support.