Media Operations Analyst

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC seeks a Media Operations Analyst at MacDill AFB, FL. The role provides 24/7 strategic media support to CENTCOM, rotating between Joint Operations Center watch-station duties and Media Operations Desk engagements to deliver real-time monitoring and proactive media engagement.

Requirements include TS/SCI clearance at time of award for JOC watch-standers, US citizenship, fluent English, and 5+ years in public affairs or related fields.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI at time of award; Secret with TS/SCI eligibility for some roles.
• U.S. citizenship; fluent English.
• 5+ years in public affairs, PR, or related field or a relevant Bachelor's degree.
• Proven ability to craft press releases and talking points; familiarity with AP Style, MS Office, SharePoint.
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate with senior military and civilian leadership.
• Preferred: military public affairs experience; Master's degree for at least one analyst.

Responsibilities

• Draft, research, and coordinate responses to media inquiries; develop press releases and talking points aligned with CENTCOM messaging.
• Conduct real-time monitoring and analysis of global media coverage; assess breaking CENTCOM-related news.
• Provide rapid-response media analysis and talking points to counter misinformation.
• Develop and disseminate Flash Reports within 60 minutes of a major event.
• Prepare senior leaders for media engagements; conduct media training and coordinate accordingly.
• Deliver daily media monitoring reports and support 24/5 surge operations.

Skills

Public affairs

Public relations

Crisis communication

Work under pressure

Interacting with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/Public Relations

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AP Style

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Description

Position Title: Media Operations Analyst

Location

MacDill AFB, FL.

Clearance required

TS/SCI required at time of award for standers assigned to the Joint Operations Center; Secret with TS/SCI eligibility for Media Operations Desk analysts.

Scope of Work

Provides 24/7 strategic media operations support to CCPA, rotating between Joint Operations Center watch-stander duties and Media Operations Desk engagement to deliver real-time media monitoring and proactive media engagement.

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 and assess 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 24/5 surge operations.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI at time of award for JOC watch standers; Secret with TS/SCI eligibility for Media Operations Desk analysts
• U.S. citizenship; fluent English
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in public affairs, public relations, or corporate communications, or a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
• 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 confidently with senior military and civilian leadership
• Preferred: military public affairs experience; a Master's degree for at least one analyst on the team