WAR ROOM ANALYST

Republican National Committee; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Republican National Committee in Washington, DC is seeking entry- and junior‑level War Room Analysts to support the swift, coordinated messaging operations of the communications team. In this role you will monitor media coverage, create daily products and roundups, flag fast-moving stories, conduct opposition research, and assist with video clipping and editing to shape timely messaging.

Candidates should have strong written and oral communication skills, a keen interest in politics, and a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated desire or experience supporting conservative causes, candidates, and policies.
• Strong familiarity with social media and monitoring platforms (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube).
• Solid research and analytical skills for quickly identifying relevant content and news.
• Active interest in current media and political environment and policy issues.
• Ability to handle time‑sensitive requests and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience on a campaign or party research team is preferred.
• Capitol Hill, journalism, public relations, or related political experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor media coverage and track significant news, video, and live events.
• Create and distribute multiple daily products and roundups for external audiences.
• Coordinate with research and press teams to flag and respond to stories quickly.
• Conduct opposition research and manage/update video collections.
• Monitor and edit video/audio to support messaging from the communications team.

Skills

Media monitoring

Rapid response

Research & analysis

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Social media familiarity

Campaign research

Capitol Hill/political experience

Video clipping/editing familiarity

Education

Undergraduate degree in communications/political science/journalism

Tools

TV Eyes

Grabien

Job description

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WAR ROOM ANALYST

Professional Washington, DC, US

The Republican National Committee is seeking applicants for entry- and junior-level positions in the War Room. The War Room is the nerve center of the communications department, keeping staff and allies informed of all political news. War Room staff are responsible for being the eyes and ears of the communications department, coordinating and organizing to keep the RNC informed.

Responsibilities Include:

• Media monitoring, tracking, and alerting news, video, and live events of significance
• Creating and distributing multiple daily products that are disseminated outside of the building, including media matrices, television & network reporter roundups, and travel coverage of notable political figures and governmental officials
• Coordinating with the organization’s research and press teams to quickly flag and engage in rapid response to relevant news and stories
• Conduction opposition research and managing/updating the organization’s video collection
• Monitoring and editing video and audio to assist the communications department in their messaging

Qualifications:

• An expressed desire or proven experience working to further conservative causes, candidates, and policies
• Familiarity and experience with social media and relevant monitoring platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube
• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to quickly and accurately identify politically relevant content and news
• A strong interest and familiarity with the current media and political environment, including political and policy issues
• The ability to quickly and efficiently handle time-sensitive requests and work with tight deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience working on a campaign or party’s research team.
• Work experience in political communications or research, including on Capitol Hill, in journalism, the law, public relations, marketing, or at a trade association.
• Prior experience with TV Eyes, Grabien, or other video clipping and editing software
• Undergraduate degree with a major in communications, political science, journalism or a related field a plus