Media Operations Analyst
About The Position
Provides 24/7 strategic media operations support to CCPA, rotating between Joint Operations Center watch-stander duties and Media Operations Desk engagement to deliver real-time media monitoring and proactive media engagement. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Draft, research, and coordinate responses to media inquiries and develop press releases, talking points, and response-to-query products aligned with CENTCOM messaging. Conduct real-time monitoring and analysis of global media coverage and identify and assess breaking news affecting CENTCOM. Provide rapid-response media analysis and recommended talking points to counter misinformation and disinformation. Develop and disseminate Flash Reports within 60 minutes of a significant crisis, attack, or major news story. Prepare senior leaders for media engagements and conduct media training and embed coordination. Deliver daily media monitoring reports and news clips before 0800 EST and support 24/7 surge operations.
Requirements
- TS/SCI at time of award for JOC watch standers; Secret with TS/SCI eligibility for Media Operations Desk analysts
- U.S. citizenship
- Fluent English
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in public affairs, public relations, or corporate communications, or a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
- Proficiency crafting press releases, talking points, and other media products
- Familiarity with AP Style, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to interact confidently with senior military and civilian leadership
Nice To Haves
- Military public affairs experience
- A Master's degree for at least one analyst on the team
Responsibilities
- Draft, research, and coordinate responses to media inquiries
- Develop press releases, talking points, and response-to-query products aligned with CENTCOM messaging
- Conduct real-time monitoring and analysis of global media coverage
- Identify and assess breaking news affecting CENTCOM
- Provide rapid-response media analysis and recommended talking points to counter misinformation and disinformation
- Develop and disseminate Flash Reports within 60 minutes of a significant crisis, attack, or major news story
- Prepare senior leaders for media engagements
- Conduct media training and embed coordination
- Deliver daily media monitoring reports and news clips before 0800 EST
- Support 24/7 surge operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
