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.

Benefits offered

• 28 days’ paid leave plus bank holidays and additional time off over Christmas.

• Pension plan - 4% company contribution (from month three).

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.

• New offices in London Bridge - we are a hybrid working company.

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.

• Work from abroad policy for up to 20 days a year.

• The opportunity to opt in to Vitality including private health care and subsidised gym.

Hanbury Strategy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to equal opportunities, we are open to discussions about alternative working patterns or hours.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to be made during recruitment or in employment for reasons associated with your physical or mental health. We are committed to ensuring everyone is able to fully participate in whatever way is most appropriate for them.