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BerlinRosenMedia Monitoring Freelancer
BerlinRosen, operating under the parent communications network Orchestra, is hiring a remote Media Monitoring Freelancer for a part-time independent contractor position. This role suits professionals who…
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BerlinRosen, operating under the parent communications network Orchestra, is hiring a remote Media Monitoring Freelancer for a part-time independent contractor position. This role suits professionals who possess sharp news judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and the capability to operate independently under tight morning time constraints. The selected contractor will deliver early-morning support to network client teams by tracking press coverage and summarizing relevant updates. Orchestra functions as a strategic communications…
Job Description
BerlinRosen, operating under the parent communications network Orchestra, is hiring a remote Media Monitoring Freelancer for a part-time independent contractor position. This role suits professionals who possess sharp news judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and the capability to operate independently under tight morning time constraints. The selected contractor will deliver early-morning support to network client teams by tracking press coverage and summarizing relevant updates.
Orchestra functions as a strategic communications and marketing organization that unites multiple specialized agencies across various industries, including technology, consumer and lifestyle, real estate, and philanthropy. The network brings together hundreds of personnel to offer comprehensive services ranging from high-level business strategy to daily tactical execution.
In this capacity, the freelancer performs recurring daily press monitoring across local, national, and trade publications while producing concise summary reports. Responsibilities also encompass flagging breaking news stories, addressing ad hoc reporting requests tied to special events, and adjusting monitoring routines to align with shifting client objectives. Contractors typically dedicate approximately 20 hours weekly to these assignments.
Responsibilities
- Scan national, local, trade, and additional press outlets daily to discover coverage related to assigned clients
- Compile, write, and distribute press monitoring summaries, daily clippings, and updates for client accounts
- Highlight breaking news stories, emerging topics, potential reputational issues, and notable client features
- Condense media articles into precise and readable written overviews
- Handle ad hoc reporting tasks connected to breaking news or events
- Evaluate media coverage using editorial judgment to determine significance and urgency
- Juggle multiple monitoring tasks while hitting morning deadlines
- Implement editorial edits quickly before sending reports
- Partner with account teams to grasp client priorities and modify monitoring accordingly
Requirements
- Have one to two years of background in communications, public relations, media monitoring, journalism, or a related sector
- Demonstrate previous practice executing media monitoring, building clip packets, or drafting coverage summaries
- Possess strong editing, writing, and editorial evaluation abilities
- Show a strong news sense for identifying relevant developments within large volumes of coverage
- Exhibit strict attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Work quickly, autonomously, and consistently against strict deadlines
- Adapt to shifting priorities and handle time-sensitive requests
- Demonstrate organizational and time-management capabilities
- Maintain professionalism and discretion when dealing with sensitive information
- Maintain consistent availability during the required morning hours
Qualifications
- Prior background working with media monitoring software such as Muck Rack or Cision
Core Skills
Benefits
- Hourly pay rate ranging from $18 to $25 based on skills and experience
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a remote independent contractor opportunity.
What are the working hours for this role?
The role requires consistent early-morning availability, generally between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, with workers averaging around 20 hours per week.
What is the compensation for this freelance position?
The compensation ranges from $18 to $25 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills and experience.
What kind of experience is required?
Candidates must have 1 to 2 years of experience in journalism, public relations, communications, media monitoring, or a related field, along with prior practice conducting media tracking and producing coverage reports.
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