Jobs at Telecompaper

Telecompaper is an online publishing and research firm, delivering news and information on and for the global telecom, media and internet sectors. We give our international customers insight into the global telecoms markets. Telecompaper was founded in 2000 and now employs 15 people at its headquarters in Houten as well as a number of correspondents in various countries. We are the market leader in the Netherlands but we also focus on Europe and the rest of the world. Among our client base you will find the major telecom operators, equipment manufacturers, regulators and investors. Telecompaper offers a dynamic and inspiring workplace, full of opportunities for growth for an enterprising individual. On short notice we are looking for Dutch and English editors.

If you are interested in one of the jobs, please send your résumé to Ed Achterberg. You can also contact us if you have any question at our job opportunities.

US-correspondent

Telecompaper is looking for a US correspondent to add to its news coverage for professionals in the telecoms industry. Candidates should have a journalism degree or experience writing about the US technology sector, and knowledge of the major companies and issues in the North American telecoms industry. The position requires the ability to work independently, finding news and writing multiple (short) stories per day on the important events in the sector. Coverage would be coordinated with the chief editor, based in Europe. The ideal candidate would be based in the US and able to cover overnight news (after the US stock market close). The position can encompass a wide range of coverage, sourced from company statements, press reports, interviews and market research, including news on:

• - mobile, fixed and broadband services providers (AT&T, Verizon, Comcast etc)
• - Internet and over-the-top players (Google , Yahoo, Netflix, etc)
• - major players in the components and hardware industry (Apple, RIM, Intel, Qualcomm etc)
• - product and service launches, contract wins, corporate news such as M&A and start-up financing, and regulatory and government affairs.

This is a freelance position, based on a one-year engagement. The correspondent would have remote access to Telecompaper’s content management system and resources. Working hours are flexible, and payment can be based on a per-story or hourly basis initially, with the possibility of a monthly retainer for the right candidate.
Information about the job can be requested by Corina Schultz. Send your application (per e-mail) with curriculum vitae.
 

Researcher / Analyst

To support our clients, we require a Research Analyst to provide research, advisory and market analysis services. The Research Analyst will focus on the planning and execution of research and analysis for the telecommunications market. The particular emphasis will be on wireless and broadband technologies and applications. In terms of geographical coverage, the successful candidate will have good knowledge of market developments in Europe in general, but the Netherlands in particular.

The candidate will have at least 2 or 3 years experience in the telecommunications industry; this can include working with consulting firms, market research firms, telecommunications network operators or (mobile) terminal or device vendors. The Research Analyst will work from our offices in Houten, the Netherlands.

Candidates also require the following general qualifications:

• HBO and/or Academic qualification;
• Ability to create specified volumes of written documentation for research to meet client commitment;
• Ability to write clear and concise research reports, create presentations and to present findings to clients, colleagues and other interested parties including the press;
• Skills to answer client inquiries in knowledge areas and to provide individualised consulting for clients;
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret information quickly and provide an opinion;
• Ability to analyse forecasts, annual reports and other data to draw conclusions and make predictions;
• Excellent interpersonal and presentations skills, for face to face and on the phone communications;
• Flexibility and strong customer service orientation;
• Ability to work independently and manage time without supervision, but also skilled in collaboration with team members;
• Fluency in Dutch and English (oral and written) required.