Research Executive

Job Description

Research Executive

The London office of Europes 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 of a Research Executive include:

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

Skills & Requirements

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 Londons 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.

About the company

We are one of the fastest growing Public Affairs and Strategic Communications groups in Europe.

As a fully integrated European Public Affairs and Communications consultancy we help our clients navigate political systems. We offer local and cross-border solutions to political regulatory and reputational risks and opportunities and work with our clients to strategically reach their goals. Rud Pedersen is built on shared values and approach entrepreneurial tenacious and connected we help leaders successfully navigate the public arena. We provide our clients with a keen understanding of the political debate and governmental processes as well as the decision-makers that drive it. We understand the value of trust and how to make the most of it. We know how to become partners to build the societies of the future.