Job Description

We are seeking a talented media monitoring and intelligence analyst to support the US corporate communications operation in a fast-moving news environment. This is a unique opportunity for someone to track and assess news from around the world that is of interest to our company, while evaluating media coverage across various industries.

The ideal candidate will have a strong writing background, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to distill complex topics into clear, concise sentences.

Responsibilities include:

• Tracking international, financial, and corporate news from around the world that is relevant to the company and the broader industry.
• Alerting the PR team and others about breaking news from TV, print, online, and social media.
• Writing concise and objective summaries of key stories and compiling longer reports as needed.
• Coordinating news monitoring with a network of PR managers in the US and other parts of the world.
• Compiling editorial calendars and other tools to track and discover PR opportunities and potential media issues.
• Assisting the communications team with other activities as needed.

Key Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in and a passion for international news and current affairs, including business, technology, and politics. This might include roles as a journalist, PR specialist, or researcher.
• Excellent news judgment and the ability to identify issues that could affect the company’s business.
• Very high standard of written communications, with an aptitude for working quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.
• Driven and highly motivated individual. The role will involve taking responsibility for delivering high-quality reports, often on tight deadlines.
• Good understanding of all forms of news and communication channels, including the latest social and online platforms.
• A second language is strongly preferred.

Education:

Higher education preferred. Journalism experience or qualification is desirable.

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