Media Executive

About the Job:

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze coverage from leading Bengali TV news channels, newspapers, and online media for politically significant developments.
• Track and report on social media activity, particularly X (Twitter), Instagram and Facebook, focusing on political leaders, influencers, and party communication.
• Quickly scan and identify trending or sensitive news and flag key updates to relevant internal teams.
• Prepare daily news summaries, issue trackers, and real-time media alerts for campaign and strategy teams.
• Maintain databases of verified information sources, journalists, and political handles.
• Coordinate with internal verticals (Digital Communications, Research, and Political Strategy) to ensure timely flow of verified information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in journalism, media monitoring, political communication, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Political Science, or related disciplines.
• Native-level proficiency in Bengali (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Strong command of English, especially in written and spoken communication.
• Excellent analytical and multitasking abilities, with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver quick turnarounds in a dynamic political environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with West Bengal’s political landscape, key media houses, and current affairs.
• Previous experience in newsrooms, digital monitoring, or political campaign communication.
• Proficiency in using Excel, Google Sheets, or media monitoring tools for tracking and reporting.
• Keen understanding of public sentiment, emerging narratives, and the dynamics between media and politics.
• Flexibility to manage extended work hours during campaign periods.