Media Analyst in Arlington, Virginia at Sellers & Associates

Sellers & Associates LLC is seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Media Analyst to join our team! This position supports a high-profile government customer.

The ideal candidate 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 and encapsulate conclusions into easily consumed reports to aid senior officials in strategic decision-making.

Experience Level: MID

Location: Arlington, VA. Note – This role is mostly remote, with two days on-site per month.

Travel Allocation: N/A

Clearance: Secret

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Research and analyze domestic and international news to produce in-depth issue examinations.
• 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, andmonitortrends and specific engagements across major social media networks and news sites.
• Monitor andidentifyshort and long-term trends as it relates to officials’ issues of interest and communicate them in written products and emails.
• Create documents to prepare executives for media interviews.

Requirements:    

• Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable experience in the fields of media analysis, communications, international affairs, market research, or related areas.
• Proficiencywith research and analytical software tools.
• Advanced skills in applying software for anticipatory, ongoing, and last-minute research and analysis, including identifying top-line trends, sub-trends, and delivering concise,accuratereports or verbal presentations.
• Ability to conduct media analysis, including synthesizing and reporting on domestic and foreign media coverage.
• Commitment tohigh standardsof ethical conduct, customer service, and respect for workplace diversity.
• Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure, both independently and as part of a research and analysis team.

Must Have

• Active Secret security clearancerequired.

Preferred: 

• Proven experience in media or intelligence analysis or an equivalent field.
• 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.

Sellers & Associates LLC (S&A) is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides effective and affordable Programmatic and Engineering Support Services and Solutions for 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.

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 based on disability.