Strategic Media Operations Lead

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

Job summary

CACI in Tampa, Florida, is seeking a Media Operations Officer to strengthen national security through strategic communications. You will develop media engagement strategies, coordinate with senior leaders, and ensure messaging aligns with operational objectives across commands.

Join a mission-driven team that delivers advisory, training, and support services, with opportunities to influence public affairs and information operations while working in a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and varying years of experience depending on the level, supporting public affairs, media operations, strategic communications, journalism, communications planning, or related mission areas.
• Experience developing media engagement strategies, press responses, executive communication products, and communication support plans.
• Experience monitoring media environments, analyzing news coverage, and assessing information trends to support operational and strategic objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience advising senior leaders and preparing high-visibility communication products.

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 operations

Strategic communications

Public affairs

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (desired)

Job description

CACI in Tampa, Florida, is seeking a Media Operations Officer to strengthen national security through strategic communications. You will develop media engagement strategies, coordinate with senior leaders, and ensure messaging aligns with operational objectives across commands.

Join a mission-driven team that delivers advisory, training, and support services, with opportunities to influence public affairs and information operations while working in a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on