Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Contracting Resources Group, Inc. is a mid-sized woman-owned business supporting federal mission priorities through program execution, performance measurement, strategic communications, acquisition support, and digital transformation. The Media Analyst will support the Military Health System and Defense Health Agency by conducting media analysis, evaluating coverage and public sentiment, and informing senior leaders about trends affecting organizational objectives. The role also involves planning and assessing media relations activities and developing public affairs and communications products.
Responsibilities
- Produce daily and as-needed media reports for senior leadership, detailing trends in coverage, sentiment, audience reach, media type, coverage areas, and other metrics
- Identify communications, risks, opportunities, goals, and objectives within assigned areas
- Evaluate impact of MHS and DHA media relations activities
- Track and report sentiment analysis of media coverage and public perception
- Research, plan, execute, and assess media relations activities to advance organizational priorities and objectives
- Write and coordinate Public Affairs Guidance, talking points, questions and answers, issue papers, press releases, media advisories, media engagement preparation materials, and related products
- Ensure products comply with AP Style, division style guides, and Section 508 of the Individuals with Disabilities Act requirements
Skills
- Degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or similar field
- Ability to conduct and/or lead media relations activities related to a variety of topics
- Experience and/or education in media monitoring, reporting, and data visualization
- Experience and/or education in writing and coordinating media relations products, like talking points, issue papers, press releases, media advisories, and related products
- Experience and/or education in assessing media engagements and communicating findings/recommendations for future directions to leaders
- Experience and/or education in identifying and recommending media engagement courses of action to advance organizational goals
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and as a team
- Experience following AP Style
- Experience working with the Department of War
- Experience with media intelligence suites (e.g. CISION, Meltwater, PublicRelay)
- PRSA certification
Benefits
- Primarily remote work in the National Capital Region, with occasional on-site duties at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, VA.
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