Research Executive

Rud Pedersen Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public affairs consultancy in London is seeking a Research Executive to manage media monitoring, conduct political intelligence gathering, and create high-quality reports. The ideal candidate should possess a degree, have a keen interest in politics, and be fluent in English. You will work collaboratively with a team while handling multiple clients. Join us to contribute to our dynamic environment and engage in political and media landscapes.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification required.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.
• Proficient in using Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily media monitoring and political intelligence gathering.
• Prepare briefing notes for clients.
• Lead on content creation and ensure deep understanding of clients.
• Collaborate with team members and attend client meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication in English

Interest in politics

Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Education

Degree level qualification

Job description

Research Executive

The London office of Europe’s leading public affairs consultancy is growing and looking for Research Executives to join our team!

As a Research Executive at Rud Pedersen, you will act as the eyes and ears for both our clients and colleagues. You will need to be able to juggle multiple tasks and stay on top of business, government and current affairs in politics, social media and news outlets.

Key responsibilities

• Daily media monitoring and political intelligence gathering, analysis and research, to be provided as high quality reports.
• Preparing briefing notes for clients.
• Leading on content creation, taking responsibility for first drafts of client, media, or political-facing content, as well as social media posts and press releases.
• Ensuring you have a deep understanding of our clients.
• Working collaboratively with other team members, and attending client meetings where appropriate.
• Working on multiple client accounts at the same time.
• Taking the initiative to build your political and media networks.
• Creating content for our own marketing and social media.
• Supporting senior members of the team with media and political engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification.
• Be immersed in politics, with a keen interest in the news, current affairs and media.
• The ability to communicate in flawless English, both oral and written.
• Proficient user of Microsoft applications, particularly PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong attention to detail, and the ability to work within tight deadlines.
• A desire to work within a collaborative team environment.

Nice to haves

• Speaking at least one other European language fluently.
• Prior work experience in London’s vibrant public affairs sector.
• Experience using monitoring and research tools.

We do not currently offer sponsored opportunities and so to apply for this role you must have the legal right to work within the UK.