Graduate Researcher

We are the leading recruitment consultancy for the journalism industry, established over thirty years ago. We are looking for a graduate researcher to join the editorial recruitment team. The position involves supporting the team in a wide variety of activities including market research, sales support, sourcing candidates and writing thought leadership and job adverts.As a company, we have ambitious growth plans, with the aim of developing new markets and geographies. It is an exciting time to join the business with opportunity to develop your own career. We value flexibility and treating employees as grown-ups, with trust and autonomy.Our editorial team has strong relationships with the best publishers, news, and information services in Europe, Asia, and North America. We have particularly strong connections in the financial news and data market.You will benefit from training with experts in their industry, using market leading sourcing technology, a collaborating with friendly and supportive team.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the managing consultant to plan areas for business developmentApproach target companies and contacts agreed with the managing consultant via telephone, tailored social media, or email messagesBuild datasets on target companies and candidates and work with the managing consultant and marketing executive to create targeted marketing campaignsWrite job advertisements and social media posts to attract candidatesDiscuss candidates' work experience and aspirations via telephone or video call to establish suitability for both current and forthcoming opportunitiesKey AttributesA strong academic background and research skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationA demonstrable interest in business and financial news