Research Analyst

**Company Description**
Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

**CAPA - Centre for Aviation**, part of the Aviation Week Network and Informa Markets, is one of the world’s most trusted sources of market intelligence for the aviation and travel industry. Our unrivalled reputation for independence and integrity means you get the whole story, with powerful data and in-depth insights on the news, issues and trends that are shaping our industry.

Since its establishment in 1990 CAPA has developed a formidable global network of aviation researchers and analysts located across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. We provide 8000+ Members with access to more than 1,000 News Briefs each week, as well as Analysis Reports, Research Publications and a comprehensive Data Centre with extensive company profiles, airline, and airport databases, and more.

You will collaborate closely with other team members to ensure CAPA’s news coverage remains the industry leader while continuously seeking ways to improve our processes and maintain the highest editorial standards.

**Role Accountability and Duties**:
Research & News Gathering
- Conduct thorough, time-sensitive searches for aviation news and updates across a range of sources, including press releases, social media and news websites.
- Maintain and expand a list of relevant aviation news sources and assess these sources for quality and reliability.
- Maintain and expand a database of official press release websites and other direct news sources.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure all research tasks are completed on schedule.

News Brief Writing
- Meet or exceed KPIs for news output and quality standards.
- Incorporate editorial feedback to uphold CAPA's quality guidelines.

Insight Article Writing
- Meet or exceed KPIs for Insight article output and quality standards.
- Support the team by contributing to collaborative articles.

Cross-Team Collaboration
- Share relevant news items with other CAPA teams to keep databases and company profiles updated, contribute to other publications, provide content for social media, and support research for events, marketing and sales activities.
- Respond to research queries to support the maintenance and development of data products, and deepen industry knowledge.

News Coverage at Events
- Following a period of training and gaining industry knowledge, you may have the opportunity to attend CAPA Summits and other aviation events at global destinations to provide news brief coverage.
- Support the hosting of CAPA Summits, which attract the highest calibre of thought leaders and decision makers in the aviation and travel industry.
- Meet or exceed KPIs for news output and quality standards, provide content for social media, and support the team on-site as required.

Continuous Improvement
- Offer feedback and suggestions for improving workflows, systems, and overall product quality.
- Stay informed on aviation trends to maintain a well-rounded perspective for news coverage.

**Qualifications**
Education & Experience
- A graduate-level qualification is advantageous—ideally in aviation, tourism, international relations, professional writing, or a related field.
- Previous experience in the aviation or tourism industries is advantageous.
- Proficiency in languages other than English is advantageous.

Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional written communication and attention to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple deadlines.
- Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and a “can-do” attitude.
- Strong organisational skills and commitment to meeting KPIs.
- Strong computer and internet research proficiency.
- Genuine interest in aviation and eagerness to stay updated on industry developments.

**_ We welcome colleagues based out of Sydney to apply._**
**Additional Information**

Our benefits include:

- ** Freedom & flexibility**: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
- ** Great community**:a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
- ** Broader impact**: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
- ** Career opportunity**: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thou