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2023 Summer Internship Programme

About Hanbury Strategy

We turn insight into impact. Whether you face a communications challenge or have a policy goal, our exceptional team uses our understanding of public opinion, the press and politics to create campaigns that work. We have a relentless focus on achieving great results for our clients.

What’s on offer

• A 3 month long internship in our Public Affairs and Communications team running from June - August 2023.
• You will have the opportunity to work directly on client projects.
• Learn from the most senior and experienced people in the business.
• Be given a one-on-one mentor responsible for your development during your time with us.
• Be paid London living wage plus annual leave days.
• Get fully involved in our culture and live and learn our Hanbury values.

We offer a bursary for any applicants who may need financial support. Highlight in your application if this is of interest to you!

The role

• You will work across our communications and public affairs teams.
• You will support our Media Monitoring Unit.
• Monitoring the media for key developments relating to clients.
• Researching, analysing and collating political outputs from Westminster, Whitehall and the regulators.
• Contributing to the drafting of briefings, stakeholder maps and client updates.
• You will be supporting these teams in servicing clients.
• Taking part in brainstorms to come up with new story ideas for clients.
  

The ideal Intern will

• Have a passion for politics and/or the media.
• Have a desire to learn new things.
• Have the ability to work well within teams.
• Be excited by the opportunity to work on new projects.
• Have a strong work ethic.

Who’s eligible

• Anybody over the age of 18.
• You don’t need a degree or any work experience.
  

How to apply

To apply, simply answer the three questions below. Please do not send a C.V as our internship recruitment is blind. Applications will close on Sunday 30th April 2023.

Questions

• Why Hanbury? (200 words)
  
  
• Earlier this year the Prime Minister outlined his five key priorities. Which of these will have the greatest influence on the next General Election and why? (300 words)
  
  
• Last year’s FIFA Men's World Cup was hosted in Qatar. The gulf state’s record on human rights, including the treatment of LGBT citizens and workers involved in the building of stadiums, was denounced by advocacy groups, and several teams and players protested during the tournament.
  
  In the years prior, David Beckham inked a deal to be an ambassador for the host nation. In the run up to and during last year’s world cup, Beckham’s association with Qatar came under intense scrutiny in the UK, particularly in light of his previously outspoken support for the LGBT community.
  
  This included a campaign by the comedian Joe Lycett to encourage Beckham to end his association with Qatar. For several months, Beckham’s team did not respond to the campaign, and released a short statement on Lycett’s show only after a stunt in which he appeared to shred £10,000.
  
  What do you think of the communications approach taken by Beckham and his PR team? Was this the right approach or should they have responded differently, and if so, how? For example, should Beckham have given a public interview or statement, responded earlier, or not responded at all? When answering, think about what they (should have) said, as well as where and how they say it. (500 words)