Jonathan Benton
Social Media Producer & Team Leader at European Parliament- Claim this Profile
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German Elementary proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Marta Pacheco
Jonathan has been a fantastic mentor during my experience working for The Parliament Magazine/Dods Group. Being in charge of managing commercial content, he briefs me about each upcoming event to cover with precise detail and always in a timely fashion. With visible high organization and management skills, Jonathan revealed a reachable person, available and with a great grasp of overall EU affairs and policy. Working with Jonathan has been a really good experience and any team would benefit from having him!
Marta Pacheco
Jonathan has been a fantastic mentor during my experience working for The Parliament Magazine/Dods Group. Being in charge of managing commercial content, he briefs me about each upcoming event to cover with precise detail and always in a timely fashion. With visible high organization and management skills, Jonathan revealed a reachable person, available and with a great grasp of overall EU affairs and policy. Working with Jonathan has been a really good experience and any team would benefit from having him!
Marta Pacheco
Jonathan has been a fantastic mentor during my experience working for The Parliament Magazine/Dods Group. Being in charge of managing commercial content, he briefs me about each upcoming event to cover with precise detail and always in a timely fashion. With visible high organization and management skills, Jonathan revealed a reachable person, available and with a great grasp of overall EU affairs and policy. Working with Jonathan has been a really good experience and any team would benefit from having him!
Marta Pacheco
Jonathan has been a fantastic mentor during my experience working for The Parliament Magazine/Dods Group. Being in charge of managing commercial content, he briefs me about each upcoming event to cover with precise detail and always in a timely fashion. With visible high organization and management skills, Jonathan revealed a reachable person, available and with a great grasp of overall EU affairs and policy. Working with Jonathan has been a really good experience and any team would benefit from having him!
Credentials
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5 Day Coding Challenge
Code InstituteMar, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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European Parliament
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Belgium
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Political Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Media Producer & Team Leader
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May 2023 - Present
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The Parliament
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Belgium
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Political Engagement Manager & Content Strategist
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Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
Responsible for commercial content strategy and delivery of multimedia campaigns for clients.• Designed and coordinated advertising and advocacy campaigns through articles, newsletters, videos & events – from proposal writing & budgeting to delivery & reporting• Managed a team of communication professionals (journalists, designers, videographers, photographers) and trained political engagement staff• Developed new content types and platforms to grow audiences• Stakeholder liaison, main point of contact for clients Show less
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Content Editor
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Apr 2019 - Jun 2021
Responsible for managing the production of all print & digital content for a biweekly magazine.• Reported on EU politics including reviewing of laws and the outcomes of elections• Interviewed members of the European Parliament, Commissioners and industrial leaders• Edited all editorial and commercial content: roughly 10 articles a day, 50 a week• Developed editorial strategy and guidelines• Managed online presence to drive growth using CMS, SEO and social media platforms
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European Parliament
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Belgium
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Political Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Media Intelligence Officer
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Oct 2018 - Apr 2019
• Editor of the European Parliament's daily Brexit newsletter • Media intelligence analysis and reporting • Drafted and edited official European Parliament press releases • Editor of the European Parliament's daily Brexit newsletter • Media intelligence analysis and reporting • Drafted and edited official European Parliament press releases
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ERTICO - ITS Europe
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Belgium
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications & Events Officer & Quality Control Manager
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Jan 2017 - Sep 2018
• Coordinated delivery of websites, social media presences, brochures and leaflets, newsletters and events • Supported organisation of the European Commission's first-ever Connected Automated Driving Conference and Symposium • Responsible for event management and presences at conferences and exhibitions • Proofread and edited all deliverables, position papers, reports and press releases • Coordinated delivery of websites, social media presences, brochures and leaflets, newsletters and events • Supported organisation of the European Commission's first-ever Connected Automated Driving Conference and Symposium • Responsible for event management and presences at conferences and exhibitions • Proofread and edited all deliverables, position papers, reports and press releases
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CLEPA - European Association of Automotive Suppliers
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Belgium
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Governmental Affairs and Communications Manager
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Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
• Coordinated communications content and supported lobbying activities in the automotive sector. • Researched and monitored policy files and mapped stakeholders • Drafted and edited website content, newsletters, press release, position papers and reports • Coordinated communications content and supported lobbying activities in the automotive sector. • Researched and monitored policy files and mapped stakeholders • Drafted and edited website content, newsletters, press release, position papers and reports
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Dods Political Intelligence
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United Kingdom
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Information Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Political Consultant
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Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
• Drafted daily European Parliament debate briefings for clients, keeping them up to date on the latest developments • Conducted in-depth desk research for clients on a wide range of topics • Drafted daily European Parliament debate briefings for clients, keeping them up to date on the latest developments • Conducted in-depth desk research for clients on a wide range of topics
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The Parliament
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Belgium
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner Content Manager
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Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
• Developed the commercial content business from the ground-up• Established content management processes from inception to delivery• Developed social media best practice guidelines
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Editorial Assistant and Journalist
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Sep 2014 - Jul 2015
• Worked as part of the editorial team on a bi-weekly magazine• Researched and wrote articles, editing copy and interviewing policymakers
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Dods Political Intelligence
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United Kingdom
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Information Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Researcher
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Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
• Researching and polling, including a survey of the NHS where we reviewed and analysed more than 200,000 responses for the UK Government • Desk research for clients • Researching and polling, including a survey of the NHS where we reviewed and analysed more than 200,000 responses for the UK Government • Desk research for clients
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DRC Group
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Analyst
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Apr 2014 - Jun 2014
• Market research, copywriting, database and social media management • Supporting the successful diversification of the client base from purely trading rooms to incorporate professional offices in general from one person offices to massive office complexes • Market research, copywriting, database and social media management • Supporting the successful diversification of the client base from purely trading rooms to incorporate professional offices in general from one person offices to massive office complexes
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KBR, Inc.
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Control Officer
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Dec 2012 - May 2013
• Supporting the Project Controls department's general activities. • Coordinating data management and coordination or engineering input. • Working with all engineering teams to successfully deliver the pre-execute proposal for two oil rigs and a refinery in Azerbaijan. • Supporting the Project Controls department's general activities. • Coordinating data management and coordination or engineering input. • Working with all engineering teams to successfully deliver the pre-execute proposal for two oil rigs and a refinery in Azerbaijan.
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ad-copy.co.uk
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Chichester, England, United Kingdom
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Freelance Copywriter
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Nov 2011 - Jul 2012
• Copywriting for a variety of clients on a number of topics including travel, furniture and online gaming for marketing and sales purposes • Copywriting for a variety of clients on a number of topics including travel, furniture and online gaming for marketing and sales purposes
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Oberschneider Ski School
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Kaprun, Salzburg, Austria
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Ski and Snowboard Instructor
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Dec 2009 - May 2011
• Working as part of an extensive, multinational team to provide high quality teaching and entertainment. • Developing strong interpersonal skills and gained team leading experience in a job that required critical analysis of people’s abilities and the capacity to educate and inform individuals and group • Working as part of an extensive, multinational team to provide high quality teaching and entertainment. • Developing strong interpersonal skills and gained team leading experience in a job that required critical analysis of people’s abilities and the capacity to educate and inform individuals and group
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Education
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Sussex University
Master's degree, European Politics -
University of the West of England
Bachelor's degree, History -
Michigan State School of Journalism
Become a Journalist: Report the News! Specialization, Journalism