Media Operations Analyst

Job Details:

Job Location:

Tampa, FL 33621, Position Type:
Full Time,

Position Title:

Media Operations Analyst

Location:

Mac Dill AFB, FL.

Clearance required:

TS/SCI required at time of award for standers assigned to the Joint Operations Center;
Secret with TS/SCI eligibility for Media Operations Desk analysts.

Scope of Work:
Provides 24/7 strategic media operations support to CCPA, rotating between Joint Operations Center watch-stander duties and Media Operations Desk engagement to deliver real‑time media monitoring and proactive media engagement.

• Draft, research, and coordinate responses to media inquiries and develop press releases, talking points, and response‑to‑query products aligned with CENTCOM messaging.
• Conduct real‑time monitoring and analysis of global media coverage and identify and assess breaking news affecting CENTCOM.
• Provide rapid‑response media analysis and recommended talking points to counter misinformation and disinformation.
• Develop and disseminate Flash Reports within 60 minutes of a significant crisis, attack, or major news story.
• Prepare senior leaders for media engagements and conduct media training and embed coordination.
• Deliver daily media monitoring reports and news clips before 0800 EST and support 24/6 surge operations.

• TS/SCI at time of award for JOC watch standers;
  Secret with TS/SCI eligibility for Media Operations Desk analysts.
• U.S. citizenship; fluent English
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in public affairs, public relations, or corporate communications, or a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
• Proficiency crafting press releases, talking points, and other media products; familiarity with AP Style, Microsoft Office, and Share Point
• Ability to work under pressure and interact confidently with senior military and civilian leadership
• Preferred: military public affairs experience; a Master’s degree for at least one analyst on the team