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Tech Reporter-Technology, Media and Telecom Topics

Publication or Company  OTR Global
Industry  B2B Publishing, Investment Research, Marketing, Other Publishing
Salary Hourly
Job Duration Part Time
Job Location Telecommute
Job Requirements THE ROLE
The Tech Reporter will primarily interview sources via the phone and enter the interviews into OTR Global’s propriety database in a timely manner. A typical source includes software resellers, implementation partners, systems integrators, technology business owners, media buyers, CTOs, etc. For some projects, OTR will provide sources while others require the Tech Reporter to develop new sources from scratch. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to uncover relevant sources in various technology sectors and develop ongoing relationships with these experts. The Tech Reporter will interact with other OTR reporters and work with several Managing Editors from OTR Global’s technology group. The Tech Reporter role could evolve into analyzing channel check data and writing research reports.

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
? Excellent communication, writing and interview skills
? Persistence and creative thinking are essential skills for source development.
? Ability to develop and maintain new source relationships
? Previous experience in equity research, technology sales/service and/or investigative journalism
? Industry contacts and knowledge in enterprise software, telecom and/or media is a plus
? The ability to work well within a team, but also self-motivated and comfortable working from home
? Schedule flexibility and strong time management skills, ability to work under pressure, multi-task and consistently meet interview deadlines
? This is a telecommuting, hourly position


Send resume and clips to
Joann Steck-Bayat
resumes@otrglobal.com
www.otrglobal.com
About Our Company TECHNOLOGY REPORTER
Software, Media, Network Communications and Technology

ABOUT THE COMPANY
OTR Global (OTR®), founded in 1995, is a leading investment research and agency-trading boutique with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. The recognized leader in marketplace research, OTR pioneered its channel-checking methodology by developing a comprehensive base of industry sources and an in-depth understanding of complex, global product supply chains and distribution channels. OTR's unique approach relies on journalistic principles and is utilized by the firm's more than 130 research personnel located in more than 18 countries.


OUR PRODUCTS
OTR aggregates, compares and contrasts extensive marketplace data and prepares research reports for institutional investors (primarily mutual funds and hedge fund managers). Sources are interviewed via telephone, typically on a quarterly basis, which subsequently provides the basis for OTR reports. OTR's mission is to aggregate information from nontraditional sources, compare it with expectations and look for dislocations or inflection points that provide investment opportunities for our clients.