Media Analyst

Sellers & Associates, LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellers & Associates LLC seeks a Media Analyst to support a high-profile government client in Arlington, VA. The role is mostly remote with two days on-site per month and requires an Active Secret clearance.

Salary ranges from $60,000 to $70,000 per year, with a mid-range expectation aligned to experience and duties. Responsibilities include reviewing a large volume of news across print, online, TV, radio, and social media, identifying key themes, and producing concise reports to aid senior

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication required.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze domestic and international news to produce in-depth issue examinations.
• Prepare briefings, executive summaries, and assessments for senior government and military officials.
• Utilize media listening tools to identify trends across major networks and news sites.
• Monitor long- and short-term trends related to officials’ topics and communicate findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written/verbal communication

Deadline driven

Tools

Factiva

Lexis-Nexis

TVEyes

Sprinklr

Job description

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Media Analyst

Professional Arlington, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1030

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Sellers & Associates LLC is seeking a versatile and detail-orientedMedia Analystto join our team! This position supports a high-profile government customer.

The ideal candidate will review a large volume of information across all news media formats (print, online, television, radio, and social media) to identify key themes in coverage and encapsulate conclusions into easily consumed reports to aid senior officials in strategic decision-making.

Experience Level:MID

Location: Arlington, VA. Note – This role is mostly remote, with two days on-site per month.

Travel Allocation: N/A

Clearance: Secret

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research and analyze domestic and international news to produce in-depth issue examinations.
• Use superb communication skills (verbal and written) to prepare briefings, executive summaries, communications assessments, and related products for senior government and military officials.
• Leverage media listening tools to analyze, detect, and monitortrends and specific engagements across major social media networks and news sites.
• Monitor and identify short and long-term trends as it relates to officials’ issues of interest and communicate them in written products and emails.
• Create documents to prepare executives for media interviews.

Requirements:

• Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable experience in the fields of media analysis, communications, international affairs, market research, or related areas.
• Proficiency with research and analytical software tools.
• Advanced skills in applying software for anticipatory, ongoing, and last-minute research and analysis, including identifying top-line trends, sub-trends, and delivering concise,accuratereports or verbal presentations.
• Ability to conduct media analysis, including synthesizing and reporting on domestic and foreign media coverage.
• Commitment to high standardsof ethical conduct, customer service, and respect for workplace diversity.
• Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure, both independently and as part of a research and analysis team.

Must Have

• Active Secret security clearance required.

Preferred:

• Proven experience in media or intelligence analysis or an equivalent field.
• Experience with one or more of the following tools: Factiva, Lexis-Nexis,TVEyes,Talkwalker, Meltwater, Cision, Sprinklr, or another social analytics tool.
• Familiarity with Boolean search methods is a plus.

Sellers & Associates LLC (S&A) is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides effective and affordable Programmatic and Engineering Support Services and Solutions for our Government and Commercial Clients. We work directly with our clients taking the time to understand their culture and requirements, designing a custom solution tailored to meet their unique needs at an affordable price without sacrificing quality. Our specialties include Program/Engineering Management, Training/Training Technology, Technology/Product Development Strategy and Analysis, Project Management (Cost, Schedule, Scope & Quality), and Strategic Planning applied within our clients' unique domains and context.

Sellers and Associates, LLC is an E-Verify company and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.