Overnight Media Journalist

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

remote

position.

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 7 AM, Monday through Friday. At least one weekend per month

Utilize open-source research tools to capture, review, analyze, and interpret traditional and social media coverage, as it relates to a large and complex organization

Continually update search strings and key word searches across all research platforms to ensure all 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 as it relates to the client's issues of interest and communicate in written products and client emails

Prepare news update products, briefings and executive summaries on select national security topics

Interface with the client virtually on their needs, changing requirements and new topics of interest

Ability become available within 48 hours' notice to meet with the client in person in the DC area (on occasion)

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors' degree required, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, International Relations or a related major

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, both verbally and in writing, with a portfolio of published articles

Preferred Qualifications:

Exceptional writing and editing skills

Experience working with / knowledge of current national security and or foreign policy news topics

Clearance Requirements:

Must have a current/active DOD Interim Secret security clearance

Physical 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 careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.