Strategic Intelligence Research Lead

Aquent is proud to partner with a globally recognized leader in sports and innovation, an organization that actively shapes the future of athletic performance and culture. This is an unparalleled opportunity to join their corporate intelligence team and make a tangible impact on strategic decision-making, transforming complex global developments into actionable intelligence that drives critical business conversations and strategies across global operations.

Are you ready to be at the forefront of global events, transforming complex information into strategic advantage? We are seeking a highly curious, analytical, and articulate individual to join a pivotal corporate intelligence team. This is your chance to directly influence critical business conversations and strategies by dissecting geopolitical shifts, marketplace trends, and emerging risks. Your sharp insights and compelling communications will empower this leading organization to navigate an increasingly complex world with agility and informed responses, contributing directly to strategic agility and informed responses across global operations.

What You'll Do

• Research and analyze global news, geopolitical developments, sports, athlete-related events, supply chain disruptions, and marketplace trends.
• Contribute to the production of a daily world news briefing, summarizing important developments and explaining their potential business implications.
• Evaluate multiple information sources to develop accurate, balanced, and insightful reporting.
• Write, edit, and publish concise news summaries, comprehensive research reports, and strategic intelligence briefings.
• Support ad hoc research requests, including deeper analysis of emerging issues and events.
• Collaborate closely with intelligence, security, sports marketing, communications, and other internal teams.
• Ensure all written materials consistently meet the highest standards for accuracy, clarity, formatting, and timeliness.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Approximately 3-5+ years of professional experience in research, journalism, communications, publishing, policy analysis, intelligence, or a related discipline.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a proven ability to translate complex information into clear, concise, and audience-ready content.
• Strong research, analytical thinking, fact-checking, and information synthesis abilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and genuine interest in, global affairs, politics, business developments, sports, and current events.
• Experience producing written reports, news summaries, briefings, or other deadline-driven publications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to rapidly learn new subjects.
• Strong organizational skills and the capacity to effectively balance recurring deliverables with shifting research priorities.
• A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, international affairs, political science, business, or a related field is highly preferred.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience in corporate intelligence, public affairs, geopolitical research, or executive briefing.
• Familiarity with sports business, international markets, or global supply chains.
• Experience with InDesign, graphic design, data visualization, or creating polished report layouts.
• Experience using AI-assisted research and writing tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
• Familiarity with Campaign Monitor, Workvivo, or comparable publishing and internal communications platforms.
• Experience supporting a large multinational organization.

Impact and Growth Opportunities

• Make a significant impact: Directly help a globally influential brand understand critical world events and emerging risks.
• Engage with fascinating topics: Your research will span from geopolitical developments and global markets to exciting sports and athlete-related news.
• Build strategic exposure: Collaborate and build relationships with key stakeholders across intelligence, security, communications, and sports marketing teams.
• Showcase your writing: Create timely, high-visibility briefings that directly inform crucial business conversations and strategic decisions.
• Expand your expertise: Gain invaluable exposure to corporate strategic intelligence, with potential for contract extension based on business needs and performance.