[Hiring] Senior Associate @Skift

Role Description

We’re looking for a dynamic, innovative Senior Associate to join Skift Advisory and bring their expertise to bear on the real challenges and opportunities impacting the global travel and tourism industry. This role is ideal for a proactive problem-solver and strong project manager who is ready to own analytical workstreams end-to-end and contribute directly to high-level client delivery.

As a key player within Skift Advisory, your core work involves transforming raw evidence into sharp insights, and turning those insights into actionable strategies across the global travel sector. By running deep analytical workstreams and holding your outputs to a strict "zero defect" standard, you directly empower our clients to make smarter strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Analytical Ownership:
  • Own analytical workstreams with limited oversight on global client engagements.
  • Conduct situational analyses, identify and prioritize trends, and run stakeholder workshops and in-depth interviews.
  • Review and analyze financial and primary data, synthesizing your insights into clear recommendations and presenting findings directly to client teams.
  • Build high-quality PPT and Excel deliverables while managing stakeholder communications and framing the next phase of active engagements.
• Quality Control & Risk Management:
  • Take full ownership of quality assurance and control across your workstream outputs, holding all work to Skift Advisory’s rigorous "zero defect" standard.
  • Demonstrate resilience through project setbacks by escalating risks proactively—always coming to the table with a proposed solution rather than just the problem.
• Mentorship & Thought Leadership:
  • Support and informally mentor Associate-level colleagues by upholding and championing Skift Advisory’s values, culture, and ways of working.
  • Author internal knowledge assets, playbooks, and case studies.
  • Declare a primary specialty lane (e.g., Destinations & Tourism Boards, Hospitality & Lodging, Aviation & Mobility, or Travel Tech) to begin building visible, external expertise.

Qualifications

• Consulting Expertise: Friendly, engaging, and highly confident in your experience, skills, and abilities as a dynamic consultant.
• Analytical Rigor: Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas, particularly those involving quantitative and qualitative research alongside quantitative analytical models.
• Proactive Leadership: A self-starter mindset with the ability to lead, motivate others, and collaborate effectively with both individuals and teams.
• Client-Facing Confidence: Capability to build strong working and mid-level client relationships while developing your own external professional presence.
• Industry Passion: A lifelong learner with a deep, genuine passion for the business of global travel.

Success Metrics

• Delivery Quality: Consistent achievement of Skift Advisory's "zero defect" standard across all PPT, Excel, and analytical deliverables.
• Client Impact: Successfully transforming raw research into clear, actionable strategies and building trusted client relationships at the working and mid-level.
• Operational Resilience: Proactively flagging and resolving project risks with actionable solutions before they impact the client or the timeline.
• Team & Knowledge Growth: Effective informal mentorship of Associates and the successful authoring of internal playbooks within your chosen specialty lane.

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow within a respected and innovative media company.
• Exposure to the intersection of media, events, and travel intelligence.
• Collaborative, supportive, and remote-friendly work environment.

How To Apply

If this role sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you. PLEASE SEND US A COVER LETTER ALONG WITH YOUR RESUME sharing why you’re interested and how your experience aligns with Skift's mission.

Skift is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of travelers around the world. We welcome applicants from all life experiences and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Here’s what you can expect next: If selected to interview, a Skift team member will reach out to schedule next steps.