Media Data Curator II, Sunnyvale

Job Title: Media Data Curator

Pay Range on W2 Hourly: $30-35/hour on W2 + Benefits

Location: Cupertino, CA

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Summary

Client is 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 help track and assess news from around the world of interest to Client, and to evaluate media coverage across Client’s business.

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

Key Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in and 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 an ability to identify issues that could affect Client’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.

Responsibilities include:

• Tracking international, financial and corporate news from around the world that is of interest to Client 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 Client PR opportunities and potential media issues.

• Assisting the communications team with other activities as needed.

Education

Higher education preferred.

Journalism experience or qualification desirable