Media Monitoring Executive - Hanbury Strategy

About Hanbury Strategy

We turn insight into impact. Whether you face a communications challenge or have a policy goal, our exceptional team uses our understanding of public opinion, the press and politics to create campaigns that work. We have a relentless focus on achieving great results for our clients

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic new recruit to join Hanbury Strategy’s Media Monitoring Unit! This is a permanent, full-time position.
Responsibilities will include the following:

• Producing high quality media and political reporting for our clients on a daily basis.
• Monitoring the news across print, broadcast, social and online, as well as parliamentary monitoring as needed.
• Writing sharp summaries of key news articles and political developments to a high standard for Hanbury’s clients and internal teams.
• Being a key member of Hanbury’s Media Monitoring Unit and becoming skilled at using monitoring tools such as Meltwater.

You will:

• Have a genuine interest in public relations, communications and politics.
• Be a news junky!
• Be a proactive ‘self-starter’: someone who takes the initiative to volunteer for tasks, is energetic in making the most of the opportunity, and offers ideas at meetings
• Want to learn new things.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be organised and have good time management: you can juggle different activities, understanding what needs to be prioritised, and will flag if deadlines won’t be met
• Show attention to detail: you consistently ensure that you review your pieces of work and submit to a good standard even when things are busy.
• Have the ability to work well within teams.
• Have a strong work ethic.

Who’s eligible:

• Anybody over the age of 18.
• A degree is not required - we’re looking for a passion for media and politics.

Things to consider

● You will be required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of clients. Your normal working hours will be 06:00 - 15:00.