Senior Media Associate

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About Varahe Analytics:

Varahe Analytics is one of India’s premier integrated political consulting firms, specializing in building data-driven 360-degree election management. We help our clients with strategic advice and implementation, combining data-backed insights and in-depth ground intelligence into a holistic electoral campaign.

We are passionate about our democracy and the politics that shape our world. We draw on some of the sharpest minds from distinguished institutions and diverse professional backgrounds to help us achieve our goal of building electoral strategies that spark conversations, effect change, and help shape electoral and legislative ecosystems in our country.

About this Role:

As a Senior Media Associate for the Andhra team, you will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing media trends across the state, tracking narrative shifts, and creating strategic reports to support campaign decisions. You’ll work closely with internal teams and client stakeholders to ensure real-time media intelligence informs on-ground strategy.

What Would This Role Entail?

• Track and monitor regional and national news coverage across print, digital, television, and social media platforms related to Andhra.
• Analyze media narratives and trends to assess public sentiment, identify risks, and highlight key opportunities.
• Draft regular media monitoring reports, briefs, and summaries tailored for strategic campaign use.
• Support campaign teams with insights into media narratives, political developments, and influential voices.
• Work collaboratively with research and campaign verticals to align messaging with public perception.
• Maintain an archive of critical media mentions and reports for quick reference and trend analysis.
• Support the Content Creation team by drafting engaging content for creatives and campaign materials.

Necessary Skills:

• Graduate in any discipline; background in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or Political Science preferred.

• Proficiency in Telugu Language (read, write, speak) is a must.

• Writing content in Telugu for Creatives and Reels is a must.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret media content and summarize insights effectively.

• Awareness of Andhra’s political, social, and cultural ecosystem.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital news tools.
• Prior exposure to political consulting or electoral campaigns.
• Skills in media sentiment analysis or narrative tracking tools.

How to Apply

If you're a professional looking for a high-impact challenge, interested in joining a team of like-minded and motivated individuals who think strategically, act decisively, and get things done, drop in an email at openings@varaheanalytics.com.