Media Monitoring Analyst

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in communications, media monitoring, journalism, or public affairs.
• Familiarity with DHS missions such as immigration, national security, emergency management, or federal law enforcement.
• Demonstrated experience in open-source research and identifying priority news stories from a high volume of sources.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information into clear, concise written products with minimal oversight.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate independently under tight deadlines and handle early morning delivery schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities:

• Monitor traditional, broadcast, and social media platforms to identify relevant news coverage impacting DHS and its mission space.
• Analyze and summarize media content, linking related storylines and identifying tone, themes, and key developments.
• Deliver a high-quality news report each weekday, on schedule and with minimal errors.
• Use a suite of research tools and media monitoring platforms (training provided) to collect, evaluate, and structure media data.
• Assess trends in media narratives and provide succinct takeaways and actionable recommendations.