Position Title: Media Operations Analyst
Location: MacDill 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.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- 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 24/7 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 SharePoint
- 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
Skills Required
- TS/SCI clearance for Joint Operations Center watch-stander assignments
- Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility for Media Operations Desk analysts
- U.S. citizenship
- Fluent English
- Five 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 SharePoint
- Ability to work under pressure and interact confidently with senior military and civilian leadership
- Military public affairs experience
- Master's degree for at least one analyst on the team
What We Do
We are a provider of Information Technology (IT) professional services, software solutions and professional development training. Our core competencies evolved from leveraging IT enablers for knowledge management with an emphasis on Web Based Knowledge Portals and Portal Services, Server/System Services, SharePoint Development and System Administration and SQL Server Services. Our capabilities have expanded to include software development, technical training support and field support services. Our Mission Combine technical expertise, innovative approaches, and operational experience to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. Our Vision A corporate family driven to lead globally with innovative vision, flawless execution, continuous adaptability and a profound appreciation for the missions we serve. Guiding Principles Satisfy the customer – “Exceed expectations” Set the Example – “Be out front” Be Responsive – “Timing is everything” Persevere – “Find a way” Please also visit PTP Talent Acquisition on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/ptptalentacquisition
