US Media Research Analyst: Washington DC Area

U.S. MEDIA RESEARCH ANALYST: Washington D.C.-Area

CAMERA seeks to hire a U.S. Media Analyst, in the Washington D.C. metro area, to enhance our
capacity to monitor, engage with, and respond to US media outlets and their coverage of Israel, the
Middle East, and antisemitism. Each successful candidate will be passionately interested in Israel
and the Middle East and in the vital work of ensuring those subjects are presented accurately in
influential news outlets. The individual must be a strong writer, rigorous researcher and someone
who collaborates well with dedicated professionals in multiple departments on vital issues related
to Israel and antisemitism. The position entails monitoring, analyzing, writing, and communicating
continuously with the media and the public. The researcher will report to CAMERA’s Supervisor,
Media Research & Analysis Program, Washington, DC.

Responsibilities of the Position

• Monitoring various American media outlets for accuracy and context in coverage of Israel,
  the Arab-Israel conflict, Zionism, and antisemitism.
• Maintaining continuous, close awareness of breaking news developments.
• Researching the accuracy of media reports, using a variety of sources and research tools.
• Communicating with journalists, academics, specialists, NGOs and government o??icials
  regarding coverage — either to elicit facts or to challenge misinformation.
• Writing articles, Op-Eds, blog posts, speeches.
• Lecturing to community and campus groups.
• Collaborating with other CAMERA sta?? in the Media Research and Analysis Department,
  including in the Spanish, Hebrew and Arabic-language programs, and with sta?? in other
  CAMERA departments.
• Responding to public information requests and concerns about coverage of Israel, the Arab-
  Israel conflict, antisemitism, and related topics.
• Attend events, monitor, and collaborate as needed with the myriad of press, interest groups,
  and policymaking bodies based in Washington D.C., including think tanks, other NGOs, and
  relevant legislative bodies overseeing national media and other areas under CAMERA’s
  purview

Required Skills and Experience

• Commitment to the goals of CAMERA which aim to expose and correct media
  misinformation and bias against Israel and anti-Jewish bigotry.
• Self-motivated and capable of recognizing issues of concern to CAMERA
• Knowledge of the history of Israel and the Middle East.
• Knowledge of journalistic practices.
• Research experience, including with news databases.
• Strong analytical writing skills, to include the ability to write about complex topics for a
  broad audience in a popularly accessible fashion.
• Able to pitch and place op-eds, letters to the editor, and essays to both national and
  specialized publications and journals
• Strong interpersonal skills, necessary for interaction with members of the media, sta?? and
  the public.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for lectures and meetings.
• Knowledge of PPT and other presentation formats a plus.
• Skilled at taking shorthand notes

Salary and Benefits

• Salary is highly competitive with similar non-profits and dependent upon the qualifications
  and experience of the individual candidate.
• CAMERA’s U.S.-based employees receive excellent medical and dental benefits and 403(b)
  savings.
  Location
• The successful applicant will be located in the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, writing sample and resume to [email protected] with the subject line: Research Analyst. No phone calls, please.