Centre for International Security and Economic Strategy (CISES)
Guest Booker
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Guest Booker
Location: Remote
Commitment: Approximately 3–5 hours per week
Contract: Voluntary
Welcome to CISES
The Centre for International Security and Economic Strategy (CISES) is a British think tank producing research, analysis and media on international security, defence, geopolitics and economic strategy.
Alongside our research publications, CISES produces expert interviews and analysis featuring academics, policymakers, military practitioners and industry leaders, including recent projects such as our Paper Dragon interview series on Chinese weapons exports and regular long-form interviews covering key developments in international affairs.
The Role: Guest Bookers
As our media output expands, we are recruiting two Guest Bookers to assist with identifying, securing, and coordinating interviews with leading experts across the policy community.
In this role—supported by the Director of Policy and Programme Directors—you’ll:
- Research prospective guests based on editorial briefs.
- Manage professional outreach and coordinate interviews from initial inquiry to confirmation.
- Prepare concise briefing notes that enable engaged, informed discussions with interviewers.
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Ideal for someone passionate about research, professional communication, and engaging with high-profile voices in academia, government, industry, and public policy.
Responsibilities
- Research preliminary candidates aligned with editorial suggestions from Programme Directors.
- Compile shortlists of suitable guests for review.
- Identify, prioritise, and engage with:
- Academics
- Policymakers
- Military practitioners
- Industry professionals
- Draft and distribute professional invitation emails to prospective interviewees.
- Manage ongoing correspondence to secure confirmations.
- Arrange logistical details (timing, date, format) for scheduled interviews.
- Gather, synthesise, and prepare concise interview briefings on:
- Guest backgrounds
- Areas of expertise
- Recent publications
- Key interests
- Maintain an up-to-date database of contact persons (past and potential).
- Ensure high-quality, professional experience for all contributors.
Essential Criteria
The following qualifications are a must:
- Exceptional skills in written communication.
- Proficient online research capabilities.
- Highly organised with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to communicate professionally with senior stakeholders.
- Self-directed, with excellent task management and reliability.
- Shameless interest in international affairs, defence, economics, or public policy.
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Desirable (but Optional) Criteria
Relevant experience is a bonus—especially in:
- Research, communications, media, events, or stakeholder engagement.
- Correspondence with external professionals or organisations.
What You’ll Gain
- Insights into supporting high-calibre expert interviews on a growing policy platform.
- Firsthand, direct experience in external stakeholder communication and outreach.
- Unique opportunities to engage with:
- Academics
- Policymakers
- Military practitioners
- Industry leaders
- Collaborative work with Programme Directors across diverse policy domains.
- A chance to contribute to the expansion of CISES’ media programmes.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until both roles are filled.
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