Overnight Media Journalist

MANTECH

3d•$62,400 - $103,700•Remote

About The Position

MANTECH seeks an Overnight Media Journalist to conduct open-source research and analysis for a high-profile government customer. The position is fully remote, with the ability to meet the client in person in the Washington, DC area with no more than 48 hours’ notice. The selected individual reviews a large volume of information across print, online, television, radio, and social media; identifies key coverage themes; and turns information into concise bullets, reports, and trend analysis to support senior officials’ day-to-day decision-making. The role requires a schedule roughly from 11 PM to 7 AM, Monday through Friday, with at least one weekend per month. The journalist uses open-source research tools to capture, review, analyze, and interpret media coverage; updates search strings and keyword searches; tracks developments such as Congressional hearings and public events; monitors short- and long-term trends; and prepares news updates, briefings, and executive summaries on selected national security topics under tight deadlines. The position also involves virtual client communication about needs, changing requirements, and new topics of interest. Applicants must have an active or current DoD Secret clearance. The projected compensation range is $62,400–$103,700. Benefits may include health and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement and savings, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, and optional benefit elections, depending on position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, International Relations, or a related major.
At least 2 years of news gathering and analysis experience.
Experience using Factiva, Lexis-Nexis, TVEyes, Meltwater, Cision, Sprinklr, or another social analytics tool.
Experience and knowledge of current national security and/or foreign policy news topics.
Experience objectively analyzing reporting and news trends.
Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with a portfolio of published articles.
Must have an active or current DoD Secret clearance.
Ability to remain stationary 50% of the time; occasionally move within an office to access file cabinets or office machinery, or communicate with coworkers, management, and customers, including through presentations.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional writing and editing skills.
Experience working with or knowledge of current national security and/or foreign policy news topics.

Responsibilities

Use open-source research tools to capture, review, analyze, and interpret traditional and social media coverage relating to a large and complex organization.
Continually update search strings and keyword searches across research platforms to ensure relevant content is captured.
Track daily developments, including Congressional hearings and other public events, for potential compilations and analyses.
Monitor short- and long-term trends related to the client’s issues of interest and communicate findings in written products and client emails.
Prepare news update products, briefings, and executive summaries on selected national security topics under tight deadlines.
Interface with the client virtually regarding needs, changing requirements, and new topics of interest.
Maintain a schedule roughly from 11 PM to 7 AM, Monday through Friday, with at least one weekend per month.
Meet with the client in person in the DC area with no more than 48 hours’ notice when required.