Media Analyst

Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides effective and affordable Programmatic and Engineering Support Services and Solutions to our Government and Commercial Clients. We work directly with our clients taking the time to understand their culture and requirements designing a custom solution tailored to meet their unique needs at an affordable price without sacrificing quality. Our specialties include Program/Engineering Management, Training/Training Technology, Technology/Product Development Strategy and Analysis, Project Management (Cost, Schedule, Scope & Quality), and Strategic Planning applied within our clients' unique domains and context.

We have Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match. Long/Short Term Disability and Life Insurance. 25 days of PTO per year. Employees may choose to work or take PTO on Federal Holidays (pending contract requirements). We also offer a TRICARE Supplement Insurance Package as well as Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for areas of study relevant to employee position responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth.

Job Title / Labor Category Title

Media Analyst

Location

Arlington, VA 22201 US (Primary)

Security Clearance Requirements

Secret

Job Description

We are seeking a Media Analyst to work in Arlington, VA to conduct open-source research and message assessment for a high-profile government customer.

This role is on-site with occasional telework opportunities at the discretion of the customer.

The selected individual will review a large volume of information across all news media formats (print, online, television, radio, and social media) to identify key themes in coverage, judge the effectiveness of communications efforts, and encapsulate conclusions into easily consumed reports to aid senior officials in strategic decision-making. 

Responsibilities:

• Research and analyze domestic and international news to produce communication assessments and in-depth issue examinations.
• Use qualitative and quantitative data collection methods in gathering the necessary information to assess messaging effectiveness and make recommendations to leadership on where changes should be made to improve communication effectiveness.
• Assist in development, design, and maintenance of messaging performance indicators.
• Brainstorm analysis report topics, media/public engagement opportunities, and messaging ideas. Assist in basic design and layout of products.
• Use superb communication skills (verbal and written) to prepare briefings, executive summaries, communications assessments, and related products for senior government and military officials.
• Leverage media listening tools to analyze, detect, and monitor trends and specific engagements across major social media networks and news sites.
• Provide insight into performance of owned social media accounts

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Ability to work on-site at the client location during daytime hours, with occasional telework opportunities at the client's discretion.
• Bachelor’s degree (4-year degree) required, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, History, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in media research, social media data gathering, and top-line analysis.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong ability to manage complex tasks under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in public relations or public affairs, including working with clients on messaging strategies, analyzing the news environment on specific topics and recommending courses of action, and writing and curating social media content.
• Familiarity with national security and/or foreign policy news topics.
• Proven experience in media or intelligence analysis or an equivalent field.
• Ability to objectively assess and interpret reporting trends in media.
• Experience with one or more of the following tools: Factiva, Lexis-Nexis, TVEyes, Talkwalker, Meltwater, Cision, Sprinklr, or another social analytics tool.
• Familiarity with Boolean search methods is a plus.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

Travel %

10 - 20%

Sellers and Associates, LLC is an E-Verify company and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.