Media Research Executive (6 Month Contract)

We are looking for a Media nerd to join our team. 

Doing this job, you'll help keep MediaHQ's media database accurate, up to date and best-in-class. You'll track journalist moves, research new contacts, update media profiles and ensure our customers can rely on the information we provide every day.

This role would suit someone who loves the media, follows the news, notices when journalists change jobs, enjoys online research and gets satisfaction from keeping information accurate and organised. If you're naturally curious, detail-oriented and interested in how the media industry works, you'll likely enjoy this role.

The successful candidate will most definitely have a favourite journalist, (maybe even more than one) a favourite podcast and a publication. And will probably have opinions on what’s great and not so good with the media and plenty of ideas on how they could improve. 

About MediaHQ

Designed for PR and Communications teams, MediaHQ is the all-in-one media contacts database and press release distribution tool that you can rely on to find your media contacts, send your press releases, analyse results and get more coverage.

As a company, we have a growth mind-set. We believe in the power of creativity, independent thinking, and taking purposeful action. We want our research product to be powered by this ethos.

Here’s how you know you’ll be a good fit.

What Will I Be Doing?

• Working as part of the MediaHQ research team.

• Conducting various means of research on people and organisations across the Irish and UK media landscape using MediaHQ inbuilt research tools and manual research where needed.

• Updating the MediaHQ database.

• Responding to research requests submitted by our users.

• Dealing with user feedback and reviewing user analytics to provide improvements to the overall quality of the database.

• Working on larger, one-off research projects as directed.

What Skills Do I Need?

• A team player attitude with a growth mindset. MediaHQ is a progressive organisation with a can-do, innovative culture. We practise growth mindset principles, we see possibility instead of limitation.

• Naturally curious and eager to learn, with the confidence to ask thoughtful questions, seek deeper understanding and explore new ideas.

• A fast, organised and efficient working style with attention to detail.

• Flexibility, ownership and personal accountability are a must. 

• The ability to remain productive in a remote and semi-flexible role.

• Excellent written and communication skills.

• Interest and knowledge of the media landscapes of Ireland and the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada is beneficial but not essential. 

• Knowledge in the use of quantitative data in research execution would be preferable.

• Tech savvy and comfortable working with productivity software tools such as Excel, Google Docs and task management tools such as Teamwork.

• Experience working in the media/PR industry, an agency environment or experience with data analytics would be desirable but is not essential.

Benefits

This full-time contract role for 6 months. It will be hybrid with a minimum of 1 day per week in our office in Dublin, Ireland. These parameters are subject to change based upon business needs.

Flexible Fridays: Enjoy the freedom to finish at 1pm on Fridays by spreading just three hours across your week - helping you start your weekend earlier while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

This role is an excellent opportunity for people interested in research, media and product development, as we are an agile company where you may be given the opportunity to work with different departments.

We are a diverse bunch of people and we want to continue to attract and retain a diverse range of people into our organisation. We’re committed to an inclusive and diverse MediaHQ. We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability or race. 

Application

Please upload a cover letter outlining why you are a good fit for the role along with your CV of no more than two pages.