Media Monitoring and Real-Time Insights Specialist Contractor

Our product is our people, and we’re committed to propelling them forward! Are you the next great TruePointer to join our team? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you’re doing valuable work and discovering something new every day—even if you have a tenured career? You’re a TruePointer if you’re nimble and committed to delivering excellent client service and meaningful results! TruePoint Communications is a seven-time Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company and a four-time Top 100 PR agency in the USA that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. With flexible work options and unique perks like competitive health benefits, 401 (k) profit-sharing, sabbaticals, and professional development opportunities, we’re committed to empowering our team to excel. MEDIA MONITORING and REAL-TIME INSIGHTS SPECIALIST Join our high-impact intelligence team as a Media Monitoring & Real-Time Insights Specialist Contractor , where you’ll leverage cutting-edge tools to track industry trends, monitor breaking news, and provide actionable insights that empower our clients to stay ahead. Important Work Availability : Due to the nature of news media taking place 24/7, this position has non-traditional work hours. TruePoint uses an alternative work schedule (AWS) instead of a fixed work schedule. Your schedule can include a mix of daytime, nights, weekends, and holidays during times of crisis. For this role, you must be able to work 4-5 weekday mornings from 6:00 am-8:00 am (CT). Candidates MUST RESIDE in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Tennessee, or Texas . Hours and compensation: 20-25 hrs/week, $25/hr. Key Responsibilities: Insightful Reporting: Deliver comprehensive executive reports for senior leadership, including summaries of key stories, industry trends, and potential reputational risks or opportunities. Proactive Media Monitoring: Utilize platforms like Cision, Critical Mention, and NewsWhip to track and analyze media channels, staying attuned to industry trends and client-relevant conversations. Real-Time Updates: Identify and alert clients to breaking news, emerging issues, and critical conversations, providing timely, strategic recommendations. What You’ll Bring: Expertise in media monitoring tools and a passion for staying informed about the latest trends. Strong analytical and communication skills to distill complex information into clear, impactful reports. A proactive mindset, with the ability to anticipate issues and provide strategic recommendations in real time. Flexibility to manage ad-hoc requests and deliver timely updates on high-priority matters. Qualifications: 1-4 years of experience in media monitoring, social listening, or PR is highly preferred. Strong preference will be given to candidates with agency experience or experience at a monitoring platform. Command expertise and experience in media monitoring and social listening tools, such as CISION, Meltwater, Critical Mention, NewsWhip and Sprinklr. Possess an analytical mindset and the ability to interpret data and trends to provide actionable insights. Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely. Be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrate a commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering time-sensitive alerts and reports. React promptly to emerging news stories and issues. Showcase a high proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint. Exemplify an ability to think outside the box and take the initiative upon themselves to solve problems as they arise. TruePoint Communications is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Additionally, we provide equal employment opportunities to all and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All offers of employment are conditioned upon the candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States. Candidates will be subject to a background screening as part of the application process.