Strategic Media Operations Lead

CACI International Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc in the United States seeks a Media Operations Officer to join a team advancing national security through innovative communications. You will develop, coordinate, and execute media engagement strategies that support operational objectives and senior leader messaging.

The role includes researching responses to inquiries, monitoring media trends, advising leaders, and producing briefing materials for engagements, with travel up to 25% and a strong focus on accurate, timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with relevant experience in public affairs or communications.
• Demonstrated ability to develop media engagement strategies and executive communication products.
• Experience monitoring media environments and analyzing news trends to support operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience advising senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and execute media engagement strategies that support operational objectives, strategic communication priorities, and senior leader communication efforts.
• Research, draft, and coordinate responses to media inquiries, public affairs guidance, talking points, press statements, and other communication products.
• Monitor global, regional, and local media coverage to identify emerging narratives, breaking developments, misinformation, and issues affecting mission objectives.
• Advise senior leaders and designated spokespersons on media engagement strategies, messaging, interview preparation, and communication risks.
• Develop media engagement packages, preparatory materials, background papers, briefing books, and executive communication products for senior leader engagements.
• Coordinate with public affairs offices, communication teams, operational staffs, and mission partners to ensure messaging consistency and synchronization across activities.
• Produce media analysis, coverage assessments, and executive summaries that inform leadership decision‑making and communication planning.
• Support press briefings, media events, interviews, and public engagements by coordinating logistics, developing supporting materials, and providing real‑time communication support.

Skills

Media engagement strategies

Public affairs

Strategic communications

Media monitoring

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

CACI International Inc in the United States seeks a Media Operations Officer to join a team advancing national security through innovative communications. You will develop, coordinate, and execute media engagement strategies that support operational objectives and senior leader messaging.

The role includes researching responses to inquiries, monitoring media trends, advising leaders, and producing briefing materials for engagements, with travel up to 25% and a strong focus on accurate, timely