Junior Media Analyst

Cronos Europa; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cronos Europa in Brussels is seeking a Junior Media Analyst to support media monitoring, reporting, and analysis for EU institutions onsite. You will transform media data into actionable insights, track coverage across Member States, and contribute to reports, visualizations and summaries that support public outreach.

The role suits detail-oriented, analytical professionals with interest in media, communications and European affairs, proficient in English and comfortable handling large datasets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, media studies, political science, data analytics, marketing or related field.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
• Strong analytical, research and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience with data, including Excel and data management tools.
• Ability to handle large volumes of information and extract insights.
• Strong drafting, editing and reporting capabilities.
• Knowledge of information systems and data processing methods.
• Understanding of accessibility principles in communications.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, international environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy and professionalism.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track media coverage across sources and channels.
• Compile and classify articles and media content related to topics.
• Produce regular and ad hoc media monitoring reports.
• Identify and report on KPIs and coverage trends.
• Analyze media coverage quantitatively and qualitatively.
• Evaluate presence of EU Institutions across media sources.
• Support creation of reports, summaries, presentations and infographics.
• Map media landscapes and trends across EU Member States.
• Process and validate large datasets from multiple sources.
• Contribute to drafting, editing and quality review of analytical content.
• Ensure data presented clearly and visually.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Data analytics

English fluency

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Multicultural awareness

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Media Studies

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About Cronos Europa

Cronos Europa is a leading IT and digital transformation partner dedicated exclusively to European Institutions and agencies, delivering mission‑critical solutions that shape Europe’s digital future. As part of the Cronos Group, one of the most innovative and fastest‑growing tech ecosystems in Europe, we benefit from a vast pool of expertise and cutting‑edge capabilities. With over 1,000 specialists across Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, we combine deep institutional knowledge with strong engineering excellence to support long‑term, high‑impact EU programmes requiring reliability, scalability, and innovation.

About the job

We are looking for a Junior Media Analyst to support media monitoring, reporting, and analysis activities within one of the European Union Institutions on‑site in Brussels. In this role, you will help transform media data into actionable insights, track media coverage across EU Member States, and contribute to reports, analyses, and visualizations that support communication and public outreach activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented and analytical professional with an interest in media, communications, and European affairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and track media coverage across a variety of sources and channels.
• Compile and classify articles, editorials, opinion pieces, and other media content related to specific topics.
• Produce regular and ad hoc media monitoring reports.
• Identify and report on key performance indicators and media coverage trends.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of media coverage and media performance.
• Analyze the presence and visibility of European Union Institutions across different media sources and platforms.
• Support the creation of reports, summaries, presentations, and infographics.
• Map media landscapes and identify emerging media trends across EU Member States.
• Process, manage, and validate large datasets from multiple sources.
• Contribute to the drafting, editing, and quality review of analytical content and reports.
• Ensure data is presented in a clear, accessible, and visually impactful manner.

Profile requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Political Science, Data Analytics, Marketing, or a related field.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical, research, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Experience working with data, including Excel and other data management tools.
• Ability to handle large volumes of information and extract meaningful insights.
• Strong drafting, editing, and reporting capabilities.
• Good knowledge of information systems and data processing methods.
• Understanding of accessibility principles and their application in communications.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Desired Assets

• Knowledge of the EU media landscape and media ecosystems across Member States.
• Familiarity with media monitoring and media intelligence tools.
• Experience creating data visualizations, dashboards, and infographics.
• Understanding of media performance metrics and reporting methodologies.
• Knowledge of one or more additional European Union languages.
• Experience working with or for EU Institutions, international organizations, public affairs consultancies, communications agencies, or media organizations.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Interest in European affairs, public policy, media trends, and strategic communications.