Job Description

About the job

We are looking for a part-time media intelligence specialist to support the daily delivery of intelligence and insights reports to clients. This is a part-time role working from 7:00am to 11:00am daily.

The successful candidate will be detail oriented, adept at surfacing insights from news media and social media data, able to run existing agentic routines, and able to manage precise deadlines on a regular basis.

Candidates will report into our broader Sandpiper Research & Insight team collaborating with teams conducting research and providing communications support across clients in financial services, technology, healthcare, energy, and more.

You will manage the delivery of client intelligence reports, playing a key role in supporting our clients communication and business objectives. Intelligence reports include daily, weekly, and monthly overviews of key client media, analysis of how it tracks to reputation, and insights about emerging trends and issues.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Analytics Lead at Sandpiper Research & Insights, the media intelligence specialist will provide regular support for scheduled deliverables and to the broader team who manages research accounts.

Key Competencies

Strong attention to detail
Organized and deadline focused
Highly competent in data analysis
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Good business acumen skills
Strong project management skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Expert in Microsoft Excel
Strong data storyteller

At a general level, the responsibilities include the following:

Apply proficient report compilation with enthusiasm and proactivity
Leverage diverse tools and data sets including Meltwater, Factiva, ChatGPT and others
Produce professional and data-driven analysis
Track time effectively and work efficiently, ensuring high-quality client servicing
Consistently deliver high standards of client work with strong attention to detail
Be a role model for Sandpiper's values and behaviours, embracing the company's one P&L approach.

Research & insights responsibilities:

Manage data collection and curation
Analyse and synthesize data into existing report templates and formats
Produce written analysis and provide insights into the meaning behind the numbers
Produce professional reports including charts and graphs, visuals, and written analysis
Deliver reports in a timely manner

Client handling and research management

Be punctual for reporting timelines and deadlines
Maintain delivery deadlines for multiple reports each day
Ensure final work product is professional and without errors
Manage email delivery of reports to large client distribution lists

Requirement

A bachelor's degree in Communications, Media, Journalism, Business, Data Analytics, Research, or a related field
2-4 years of relevant experience in media intelligence, media monitoring, research, analytics, or a related field; agency experience would be an advantage
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet multiple daily deadlines
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data reporting
Fluent in both English and Chinese
Able to work the required part-time schedule from 7:00am to 11:00am daily