Overnight Media Analyst

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now-protect and innovate with MANTECH!MANTECH seeks an Overnight Media Journalist to conduct open-source research and analysis for a high-profile government customer in Arlington, VA. This is a hybrid position; candidates must be available to work onsite as needed.The selected individual will review a large volume of information across all news media formats (print, online, television, radio, and social media). This person will need to identify key themes in coverage and encapsulate information into easily consumed bullets, reports, and trend analysis to aid senior officials in their day-to-day decision-making.Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Maintain a schedule that covers roughly 11 PM to 7AM, Monday through Friday. At least one weekend per monthUtilize open-source research tools to capture, review, analyze, and interpret traditional and social media coverage, as it relates to a large and complex organizationContinually update search strings and key word searches across all research platforms to ensure all relevant content is capturedTrack daily developments including Congressional hearings and other public events for potential compilations and analysesMonitor and identify short and long-term trends as it relates to the client’s issues of interest and communicate in written products and client emailsPrepare news update products, briefings and executive summaries on select national security topicsInterface with the client virtually on their needs, changing requirements and new topics of interestAvailability to meet with the client in person in the DC area is required, often with less than 48 hours’ noticeMinimum Qualifications: Bachelors’ degree required in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, International Relations or a related major2+ years of news gathering and analysis experienceExperience using Factiva, Lexis-Nexis, TVEyes, Meltwater, Cision, Sprinklr or another social analytics toolExperience and knowledge of current national security and or foreign policy news topicsExperience objectively analyzing reporting and news trendsExceptional writing and editing skillsProven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a portfolio of published articlesClearance Requirements:Must have a current/active DOD Secret security clearancePhysical Requirements: The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at

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