Role Purpose
The associate is responsible for the intelligence and preparation layer around the CEO. They research, synthesise, and structure so that the CEO walks into every engagement informed and so that the content and PR teams have solid, well-reasoned material to work from and distribute.
The output of this role is
not published content
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Core Responsibilities
Monitor and synthesize developments across AI, technology, and relevant industry trends into concise, actionable CEO briefs
Conduct primary research (expert conversations, surveys, targeted insight gathering to build original perspectives)
Develop structured point of view notes on key topics that the CEO can speak to, and that PR and content teams can build campaigns around
Prepare briefing documents ahead of podcasts, panels, speaking engagements, and key meetings
Capture and structure the CEO's thinking into clear, organized communication points ready for handoff to content and PR
Serve as the research backbone for any thought leadership initiative the CEO or communications team undertakes
How This Role Connects to the Broader Team
The associate works directly with the CEO but operates in close coordination with the content and PR teams. The flow is intentional: this person produces the research, frameworks, and structured thinking —> the content and PR teams take that material and execute distribution.
The associate is not expected to write for publication or manage channels.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Backgrounds that fit well include business or technology journalism, research, policy, consulting, or analyst roles. Strong fresh graduates with sharp analytical and writing ability should also be considered.
Key traits to screen for:
Able to synthesize complex material into clear, structured outputs
Comfortable working directly with senior leadership
Low ego, collaborative, and willing to do the unglamorous research work
What This Role Is
Not
This is NOT a content writing, copywriting, social media, or marketing execution role.
Candidates whose primary experience lies in those areas should not be shortlisted.
The PR and content teams already handle distribution and execution
With 17 years of deep software engineering expertise, Tkxel has emerged as a global innovation partner, driving AI-led transformation, pioneering cloud solutions, and engineering transformative digital solutions that empower enterprises and bold startups to shape what’s next.
Since 2008, we have been helping our clients tackle complex digital challenges by combining our product development expertise with agile execution and deep technical insight. Our delivery approach blends design thinking, full-cycle engineering, and platform integration to accelerate time to value and unlock long-term growth.
AI is at the core of how we help businesses evolve. From generative AI and predictive analytics to LLM integration and intelligent automation, we design and deploy AI-powered solutions that enhance efficiency, elevate user experiences, and drive measurable outcomes.
Through initiatives like our AI Incubator, we support early-stage startups building the next generation of AI products, while our consulting and engineering teams work with established organizations to embed advanced AI into their operations and digital ecosystems.
We deliver globally and collaborate closely with clients to design smart, scalable solutions across industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, education, and retail. Our expertise spans agentic AI, machine learning, custom application development, cloud-native systems, cybersecurity, blockchain, IoT, and user-centric design.
We are certified partners with Salesforce, Microsoft Azure, AWS, G Suite, and ServiceNow, enabling us to bring together trusted platforms and emerging technologies to help our clients lead in an AI-powered world.
Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, we continue to deliver impact-driven solutions while building lasting relationships with clients and partners worldwide.
