Media Analyst at Volt in Cupertino, California

Job Description:

Volt is immediately hiring a Media Data Curator
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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 discover PR opportunities and potential media issues.

• Assisting the communications team with other activities as needed.


Education


Higher education preferred. Journalism experience or qualification desirable.

Role Details:
Full time, Contract opportunity. Hybrid
Duration: 12 months of contract.
Location: Cupertino, CA
Pay Rate: $32/hr. to $36.49/hr.


*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.