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The role
As a Rapid Intelligence Analyst, you will be at the heart of international news coverage.
You will monitor political, economic and social developments, analyse national and international media sources, and identify the information that matters most to our clients.
Using modern media monitoring technology, you will research and assess news in real time, turning significant developments into short, accurate and easy-to-understand notifications known as Real-Time Alerts.
You will join an international team that helps leading companies and organisations stay informed about relevant events.
Duties and responsibilities
The role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Monitor media and identify developments
- Monitor national and international media to identify breaking news, emerging trends and significant developments.
- Research traditional media, including print, online, radio and TV, as well as social media platforms.
- Follow political, economic and social developments and assess their potential significance for our clients.
Analyse and assess information
- Assess news for timeliness, relevance and significance to different audiences.
- Distinguish important developments and critical events from less relevant information.
- Verify information carefully to ensure clients receive accurate, reliable and relevant content.
Produce real-time alerts
- Summarise complex issues quickly, accurately and clearly.
- Produce professional Real-Time Alerts that keep clients informed of important developments as they happen.
- Maintain high editorial standards, clear wording and content tailored to the target audience.
Collaborate internationally
- Work closely with team members and colleagues around the world.
- Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders to support the reliable delivery of our monitoring services.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of editorial processes and the quality of our information products.
Essential skills and experience
- Excellent English skills (at least C1) and good German skills (at least B2).
- A degree in media, communications, political science, social sciences, economics or a related field, or an equivalent qualification.
- An interest in current political, economic and social developments, with a good understanding of international news.
- The ability to understand complex information quickly, assess its relevance and summarise it clearly.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to recognise connections and critically evaluate information.
- A careful and independent approach to work, with the ability to stay organised during periods of intense news activity.
- Strong communication skills, a team-oriented mindset and a sense of responsibility.
- An openness to new technologies and the ability to learn digital research and media monitoring tools quickly.
What matters most is your ability to identify relevant information and present it clearly. Alongside qualifications, curiosity, analytical thinking and sound news judgement are particularly valued.
Working hours and work arrangement
Our Rapid Intelligence services help international clients stay informed about important news and developments around the clock, including weekends. This role focuses primarily on weekend coverage.
What to expect:
- Working hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week.
- Weekend shifts: 8 hours per day on Saturdays and Sundays, from 5:00 am to 1:00 pm Bulgarian time, totalling 16 hours per week.
- Weekday hours: The remaining four hours per week will usually be used to provide cover for other team members. These hours will be worked during the week, with the specific schedule agreed in advance.
What We Offer
Upon joining Cision, you will immediately have access to a range of benefits that are fully or partially funded by the company or can be selected at your own cost and form part of your overall benefits package. These benefits include:
- Health Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Food Vouchers
- Flexible benefits allowance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Headspace
- Global Wellbeing Days
If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!
Please note that for this role, we are only able to consider candidates who are already based in the country of employment.
Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today's data driven world. Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products, including CisionOne, Brandwatch, and PR Newswire, enable over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them.
Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.
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