Consultant - Corporate Communications And Media

THE ROLE

We are looking for a first-rate Communications Consultant (corporate communication and Media) with two to three years industry experience to join our growing team. You will have an excellent grasp of what makes a compelling news story, experience in generating proactive stories which set the news agenda and secure positive, high profile, national and trade news for our clients, as well as a proven track record of advising clients on complex reputational and crisis communications issues.

As an experienced consultant you will play a vital role as part of integrated campaign teams, working with your account leads to navigate complex policy landscapes to help deliver clear and compelling communications that redefine conversations and accelerate or unlock positive change. You will be able to spot reputational risks for clients and seize opportunities within the news agenda to raise awareness of their work. You will be brimming with creative ideas, strong contacts, high standards of writing and a real passion for your work. We welcome applications from candidates who have media, agency, or in-house experience.

In your role as a Consultant you will be responsible for providing high-quality support in the delivery of campaigns and communications strategies, media management, coalition building, and providing insight to our clients. Reporting to a Senior Consultant you will manage research and execution on accounts, building relationships with clients, often leading on client delivery calls, whilst helping us build client and Media networks.

Our Consultants support the team with day-to-day management of clients across numerous accounts and are expected to develop relationships with clients by demonstrating an understanding of how client objectives can be supported through communications strategy.

  You will be responsible for

• Provide day-to-day support on client accounts, assisting the client team with successful delivery of work and managing client communications
• Proactively meeting the needs of clients by anticipating needs, identifying challenges, and addressing them
• Helping to develop and deliver high-quality creative campaigns and Media strategies for high profile clients, based on strategic data and insight
• Managing media sell in, radio mornings, and staffing interviews as part of client programmes of work
• Building trusted relationships with clients, offering advice on the media agenda and handling communications issues, including reputational risk and crisis management
• Monitoring and collating targeted industry intelligence, including media and political coverage, as well as evaluating media reach and sentiment of coverage
• Drafting key messages, core narratives and Q&A documents on behalf of clients
• Drafting, clearing, and selling in press materials to print, broadcast, and trade media
• Building, maintaining and growing a network of media contacts in support of Stonehaven’s work
• Keeping track of delivery of work against agreed plans and objectives, helping co-ordinate work and keep track of deadlines
• Staying abreast of political, business, and social trends, whilst building your own network with clients to support organic growth and new business efforts
• Supporting analysts in their professional development and supporting on media training sessions for the wider team

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Essential skills:

• Relevant experience in a Communications and client engagement role
• A demonstrable understanding of the media and political landscape relevant to Stonehaven’s work, including experience “selling in” a story to trade, regional and national media 
• A first-rate writer who can demonstrate success in a range of styles but particularly in drafting and landing press notices and op-eds
• A creative thinker who can come up with fresh ideas both for campaigns and news stories
• A trusted adviser who can provide sound advice to clients and senior colleagues about reputational risk and Media opportunities
• An experienced operator (minimum 3 years) in delivering multi-channel communications campaigns through both traditional and digital media
• Strong project management skills and experience and an ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities

Preferable skills:

• Press office experience with a growing network of trade and national journalists 
• An understanding of media databases such as Roxhill, Factiva and Onclusive
• A strong working knowledge of business and sector issues relevant to Stonehaven’s work
• Confident in presenting to both small and large groups, including a pitch environment

PERSON PROFILE

• An appetite for continual development of own skills
• Comfortable with change and excited to work with your team to problem solve, focusing on solutions
• Passionate about the role Stonehaven can play in delivering change for our clients through our communication campaigns
• An effective communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to build client relationships and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders
• A strong interest in political/ business/ sustainability/ESG agenda/media
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Respectful and works with integrity

BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive salary the core benefits programme includes:

• A discretionary annual bonus, based on personal and business performance
• Enhanced Pension matching contribution
• Private healthcare cover, inclusive of dental and optical and DocTap same day doctors appointments
• £500 towards gym membership
• 25 days annual holiday with additional office closure days
• An enhanced family leave package
• An employee assistance programme with 24/7 access to online, phone or face-to-face counselling
• We are based in Central London, close to several public transport links and for anyone who prefers to cycle in we offer bike storage on site
• We encourage a mix of home and office-based working to help our team to achieve a healthy balance between work and their personal goals, and continue to adapt to the changing needs of our workforce

ABOUT STONEHAVEN

Stonehaven is a strategy, policy, sustainability, advocacy and creative consultancy that helps clients accelerate and unlock change as they navigate the societal and environmental transitions shaping the world’s economies.

Stonehaven creates decisive shifts in critical policy and business domains. Through deep insight, strategic foresight in sustainability and policy and the right advocacy and creativity tools, we deliver client outcomes that shape conversations, redefine industries, and set new standards. Our aim is to shape the future such that businesses, law makers and societies can grow sustainably and profitably.

Stonehaven, and its specialist sustainability firm Robertsbridge, currently operates from regional offices in London, Dubai, Singapore and Jakarta. Our advisers are drawn from a global team of experts in data insight, ESG, policy, advocacy, business model transformation, coalition building and public engagement campaigning. Our clients are business leaders, philanthropists and investors aiming to improve their impact and secure long-term success.

At the core of our approach is our proprietary research and data platform, helping us to understand the values and beliefs that are shaping public opinion in markets across the world. With this insight powering our offer, our clients can feel certain in their ability to shape public policy, secure long term success and deliver deep, sustainable change.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Stonehaven is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity and equal pay regardless of background, including race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in this recruitment process, please get in touch.