Media Operations Officer Tampa, FL, US

Job Title:

Media Operations Officer

Job Category:
Communications

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Type of Travel:
Local

Join a team dedicated to advancing national security through innovative irregular warfare and operations expertise. CACI is looking for individuals to join a program that delivers mission-critical advisory, training, and operational support services that help mission partners stay ahead of rapidly evolving global threats. Working across geographic and functional combatant commands, these professionals play a vital role in developing, integrating, and sustaining mission-ready task forces that enhance joint force effectiveness and operational success.

This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact missions, collaborate with experienced professionals, and support strategic operations that strengthen our nation's defense capabilities around the world. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace complex challenges, and are committed to mission excellence will find meaningful opportunities for growth and impact within CACI and on this team.

• Develop, coordinate, and execute media engagement strategies that support operational objectives, strategic communication priorities, and senior leader communication efforts.
• Research, draft, and coordinate responses to media inquiries, public affairs guidance, talking points, press statements, and other communication products.
• Monitor global, regional, and local media coverage to identify emerging narratives, breaking developments, misinformation, and issues affecting mission objectives.
• Advise senior leaders and designated spokespersons on media engagement strategies, messaging, interview preparation, and communication risks.
• Develop media engagement packages, preparatory materials, background papers, briefing books, and executive communication products for senior leader engagements.
• Coordinate with public affairs offices, communication teams, operational staffs, and mission partners to ensure messaging consistency and synchronization across activities.
• Produce media analysis, coverage assessments, and executive summaries that inform leadership decision-making and communication planning.
• Support press briefings, media events, interviews, and public engagements by coordinating logistics, developing supporting materials, and providing real-time communication support.

• Bachelor’s degree and varying years of experience depending on the level, supporting public affairs, media operations, strategic communications, journalism, communications planning, or related mission areas.
• Demonstrated experience developing media engagement strategies, press responses, executive communication products, and communication support plans.
• Experience monitoring media environments, analyzing news coverage, and assessing information trends to support operational and strategic objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience advising senior leaders and preparing high-visibility communication products.

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, International Relations, or a related field.
• Experience supporting Combatant Commands, Joint Task Forces, government communication organizations, or multinational communication efforts.
• Demonstrated experience integrating media operations with Information Operations (IO), Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), strategic communications, or influence activities.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.