War Room Analyst

Republican National Committee (GOP); Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Republican National Committee in Washington, DC seeks a War Room Analyst at entry- or junior-level to support the communications team. You will monitor media, organize daily products, and help keep staff and allies informed of political news.

You will coordinate with research and press teams, flag stories for rapid response, and assist with video clipping and editing to support messaging. Ideal candidates have interest in conservative issues, strong written and oral communication, and the

Qualifications

• Desire or proven experience furthering conservative causes
• Familiarity with social media and monitoring platforms
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Interest in current media and political environment
• Ability to handle time-sensitive requests under tight deadlines
• Above average time management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsabilités

• Media monitoring, tracking, and alerting significant news and events
• Create and distribute daily products (news matrices, roundups, coverage)
• Coordinate with research and press teams for rapid response
• Conduct opposition research and update video collections
• Monitor and edit video/audio to support messaging

Connaissances

Media monitoring

Social media-savvy

Research & analysis

Time management

Oral & written comms

Outils

TV Eyes

Grabien

Description du poste

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
• Above average time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desirable Experience:

• 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