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Equity Research Associate - Media & Entertainment

Morgan Stanley
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/27/2026
Morgan Stanley Investment Research is uniquely committed to being an essential part of our clients' investment process. We strive to be the sell-side research provider that best understands the buy side. Through relevant and timely conversations with leading investors, we focus resources on risk-reward essentials: identifying the investor debates, assessing the potential outcomes, and uncovering the evidence our clients need to validate their investment decisions. Our equity analysts cover some 3,000 stocks; our economists, strategists and fixed income analysts cover all major regions and other asset classes around the globe.

Equity Research

The Equity Research department is responsible for researching macroeconomic and microeconomic conditions, along with company fundamentals. It also collects and analyses financial information to make investment recommendations on stocks in specific sectors. Research analysts build financial models to explore alternative scenarios, examine industries and communicate with companies and investors. Equity Research team members discuss their analysis and investment recommendations in research notes. A career in investment research at Morgan Stanley demands a commitment to excellence and a passion for the markets as well as the highest level of integrity.

We are currently seeking a junior Analyst or Associate-level team member to join our Media & Entertainment / Cable & Telco team

Primary Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain financial and industry models, leveraging skills in accounting, finance, and economics
  • Assist in writing research reports for initiations of coverage, analysis of data, earnings results, and industry news
  • Monitor industry-related news flow and analyze implications for companies under coverage
  • Develop and maintain relationships with investor relations personnel and management of companies under coverage
  • Conduct industry diligence and primary research through surveys, expert conference calls, and various channel checks to evaluate industry trends
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce larger industry reports
  • Leverage all available resources to generate differentiated insights for writing research reports (company-specific or industry)
  • Support internal sales and trading teams with timely analysis of sector breaking news
  • Engage with institutional investors, responding effectively to in-depth questions and bespoke requests

Qualifications - External

  • At least 2 years of professional experience in equity research, or investment banking
  • Experience using Excel to build and maintain three-statement financial models; advanced Excel proficiency is required
  • Professional writing experience, including crafting equity research notes and developing industry reports
  • Strong attention to detail is a must
  • Ability to adapt quickly and work well under pressure
  • High EQ, strong personal drive, energy, creativity, curiosity, organization, and a team-oriented mindset
  • Strong PowerPoint skills are preferred
  • CFA is a plus

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $125,000 per year for Analyst, and between $150,000 and $200,000 per year for Associate, at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.

Salary : $110,000 - $125,000

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