Strategic Communications & Media Analyst - US Navy

The Leading Niche; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leading Niche in San Diego, CA seeks an experienced strategic communications professional to provide guidance for CNSP Public Affairs. You will translate media monitoring into actionable recommendations and polished communication products that advance Surface Force priorities.

You will develop data-driven strategies and monitor media across channels, producing executive briefs, remarks, and press materials for leadership. A security clearance and strong writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years in strategic communications, crisis communications, media research and stakeholder engagement.
• Secret Security Clearance required.
• Strong analytical capability with media monitoring tools, Excel, dashboards or data visualization, and performance reporting.
• Demonstrated executive writing, briefing and presentation skills for senior-level audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven communication strategies using the Research, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (RPIE) approach with measurable performance metrics.
• Monitor news, broadcast, digital and social media; assess sentiment, narratives, audience response and reputational risks; elevate time-sensitive issues to the PAO.
• Prepare recurring media impact assessments, trend briefs, executive dashboards and analytical reports that explain communications effectiveness.
• Research, draft and edit leadership remarks, talking points, Force-wide messages, news releases, briefing cards, media materials, video scripts, SOPs and Surface Warfare Magazine contributions.
• Prepare proposed responses to media inquiries and coordinate info with fleet units, public affairs organizations and higher HQ; route for Government approval.
• Support crisis communications and high-visibility incidents through rapid research, options analysis and executive briefings.
• Coordinate communication and outreach planning, including ship tours, leadership events and stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Strategic comms

Crisis comms

Media research

Stakeholder engagement

Executive writing

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Dashboards

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Description

Provide strategic communications, media intelligence, executive writing, and crisis communications support to the CNSP Public Affairs Office. Translate media monitoring and audience analytics into actionable recommendations and polished communication products that advance Surface Force priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• · Develop data-driven communication strategies using the Research, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (RPIE) approach, with measurable performance and effectiveness metrics.
• · Monitor news, broadcast, digital and social media; assess sentiment, emerging narratives, audience response and potential reputational risks; elevate time-sensitive issues to the PAO.
• · Prepare recurring media impact assessments, trend briefs, executive dashboards and analytical reports that explain communications effectiveness.
• · Research, draft and edit leadership remarks, talking points, Force-wide messages, news releases, briefing cards, media preparation materials, video scripts, SOPs and Surface Warfare Magazine contributions.
• · Prepare proposed responses to media inquiries and coordinate supporting information with fleet units, public affairs organizations and higher headquarters; route all proposed responses for Government approval.
• · Support crisis communications and high-visibility incidents through rapid research, options analysis and executive-level briefings.
• · Coordinate communication and outreach planning, including ship tours, leadership events and stakeholder engagements.

Requirements

• · Bachelor’s degree and at least five (5) years of progressive experience in strategic communications, crisis communication, media research and stakeholder engagement.
• · Secret Security Clearance required
• · Strong analytical capability with media monitoring/social listening tools, Excel, dashboards or data visualization, and performance reporting.
• · Demonstrated executive writing, briefing and presentation skills for senior-level audiences.
• · Ability to manage simultaneous priorities, work accurately under deadlines and coordinate across technical and creative teams.