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Overnight Media Journalist

MANTECH
•$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. This is a fully remote position, with the ability to meet the client in person in the DC area with no more than 48 hours’ notice. The role involves reviewing high volumes of information across print, online, television, radio, and social media; identifying key coverage themes; and producing concise bullets, reports, and trend analyses to support senior officials’ day-to-day decision-making.

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 be a U.S. Citizen and willing and able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a schedule covering approximately 11 PM to 7 AM, Monday through Friday, and at least one weekend per month.
  • Use open-source research tools to capture, review, analyze, and interpret traditional and social media coverage related 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 and identify short- and long-term trends related to the client’s issues of interest, communicating findings in written products and client emails.
  • Prepare news update products, briefings, and executive summaries on select national security topics under tight deadlines.
  • Interface virtually with the client regarding needs, changing requirements, and new topics of interest.
  • Meet with the client in person in the DC area with no more than 48 hours’ notice.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Short-term and long-term Disability
  • Retirement and Savings
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Wellness programs
  • Other optional benefit elections

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