Overnight Media Journalist

Overnight Media Journalist

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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.

The projected compensation range for this position is $62,400.00-$103,700.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. MANTECH 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 and provide your name and contact information.