Media Monitoring Associate

About Democratic National Committee

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Position Summary: 

Media Monitoring Associates are an indispensable part of the DNC’s rapid response operation. In real-time, they track and clip notable moments from news coverage, interviews and political commentary. Our Media Monitoring Associates hold Republicans accountable by sharing strategic insights that support the DNC’s opposition research program and other departments that produce public-facing content. We strongly encourage you to apply if you have sharp political instincts, are passionate about electing Democrats, and are ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities: 

• Identify and clip short segments of media to share on social media platforms
• Provide concise summaries of audio and video content, including key points, context, and strategic alignment with DNC messaging
• Save and document content in coordination with the rest of the Rapid Response team and the Research Department

Qualifications:

• Background or interest in social media and/or political research
• Demonstrated fluency and passion for keeping up with the 24/7 news cycle and current events
• Ability to quickly identify and succinctly summarize significant developments or findings to a wide variety of audiences
• Ability to work independently, learn new systems, ask questions, remain responsive, and keep open lines of communication in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Able and willing to work shifts as needed outside of standard business hours, on weekends or holidays
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least one year of progressive political and/or campaign experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of what works on social platforms (especially Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok) and familiarity with Snapstream, TV Eyes, IQMedia, and Snagit a plus

Salary: The starting salary for the Media Monitoring Associate position is $54,100, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, which means you will be eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 in a given workweek. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Benefits:

The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:

• Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
• Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
• Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
• Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
• Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents