24/7 Media Operations Analyst — Crisis & Briefings

People Technology And Processes; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes seeks a Media Operations Analyst to provide 24/7 strategic media operations support, rotating between Joint Operations Center watch-stander duties and Media Operations Desk engagement. Responsibilities include rapid-response media analysis, press materials, and real-time crisis reporting.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance at time of award for JOC roles, U.S. citizenship, and at least five years in public affairs or equivalent education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field is required.
• 5+ years in public affairs or PR, or equivalent education.
• Proficiency crafting press releases, talking points, and other media products; familiarity with AP Style, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work under pressure and interact with senior military and civilian leadership.
• TS/SCI clearance at time of award for JOC watch standers; Secret with TS/SCI eligibility for Media Operations Desk analysts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, research, and coordinate responses to media inquiries and develop press releases, talking points, and response-to-query products aligned with CENTCOM messaging.
• Conduct real-time monitoring and analysis of global media coverage and identify/breaking news affecting CENTCOM.
• Provide rapid-response media analysis and recommended talking points to counter misinformation and disinformation.
• Develop and disseminate Flash Reports within 60 minutes of a significant crisis, attack, or major news story.
• Prepare senior leaders for media engagements and conduct media training and embed coordination.
• Deliver daily media monitoring reports and news clips before 0800 EST and support 24/6 surge operations.

Skills

Public affairs

Public relations

Corporate communications

Press releases

AP Style

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

People Technology And Processes seeks a Media Operations Analyst to provide 24/7 strategic media operations support, rotating between Joint Operations Center watch-stander duties and Media Operations Desk engagement. Responsibilities include rapid-response media analysis, press materials, and real-time crisis reporting.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance at time of award for JOC roles, U.S. citizenship, and at least five years in public affairs or equivalent education.