Media Insights Associate

Muck Rack is the leading SaaS platform for public relations and communications professionals. Our mission is to enable organizations to build trust, tell their stories, and demonstrate the unique value of earned media. Muck Rack’s AI-powered, comprehensive, and integrated platform streamlines the PR workflow to help businesses generate positive media coverage, monitor mentions to manage brand reputation, and analyze PR’s impact on business outcomes. By combining media database, monitoring, and reporting into one dynamic platform, we empower teams to collaborate seamlessly, pitch effectively, and analyze results faster and more efficiently.

Founder-controlled, fully distributed, and growing sustainably, Muck Rack has received several awards for its unparalleled culture and product from organizations like Inc., Quartz, G2, and BuiltIn. We value resilience, transparency, ownership, and customer devotion, and infuse these values into everything we do. 

We're looking for a curious, analytical, and collaborative Media Insights Associate to join our growing Insight & Consultancy team.

In this role, you'll support the delivery of communications measurement and insights projects that help organizations understand the impact of their public relations and communications efforts. Working alongside experienced consultants, you'll analyze media data, contribute to client reports, and develop meaningful insights that help clients make informed communications decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about communications, analytics, media intelligence, and emerging AI technologies. You'll receive mentorship while developing expertise in communications measurement, client consulting, and strategic storytelling.

This role reports to the Director of Insight & Consultancy.

What you’ll do:

Client Delivery & Project Support

• Support the delivery of communications measurement and insight projects across a variety of industries and client accounts
• Assist with project setup, data collection, quality assurance, and report preparation throughout the project lifecycle
• Analyze media coverage and communications data to identify trends, key findings, and actionable insights
• Help prepare client presentations, reports, and supporting materials under the guidance of senior consultants
• Coordinate project deliverables and ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule
• Support onboarding activities for new client projects by helping document project requirements and delivery plans

Insight Development

• Interpret communications and media data to help identify meaningful patterns and trends
• Contribute to written reports that translate data into clear, easy-to-understand insights
• Learn industry-standard communications measurement frameworks and apply them consistently across client work
• Support senior team members in developing strategic recommendations based on communications performance

AI-Enabled Research & Analysis

• Use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar technologies to support research, summarize information, and improve analytical workflows
• Review AI-generated content for accuracy and completeness before incorporating it into client deliverables
• Apply critical thinking and human judgment when interpreting AI-assisted outputs
• Stay informed about emerging AI capabilities and participate in team discussions about responsible AI use

Quality & Collaboration

• Follow established quality standards and project processes to ensure accurate, consistent client deliverables
• Maintain organized project documentation using CRM and file management systems
• Collaborate with colleagues across Insight & Consultancy, Commercial, Customer Success, and Production teams to support successful project delivery
• Communicate project updates and raise questions or risks promptly when support is needed

Learning & Development

• Participate in training to build expertise in communications measurement, consulting, and media intelligence
• Contribute ideas for improving internal processes and team workflows
• Support the development of internal knowledge resources and best practices
• Assist with research for thought leadership content, webinars, blog posts, and industry presentations

If the details below describe you, you could be a great fit for this role:

• 2–4 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, media intelligence, marketing, research, analytics, or a related field (internship experience may be considered)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret information and identify meaningful trends
• Experience working with spreadsheets and presentation software to organize and communicate information
• Comfort learning new technologies and digital tools
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar technologies, and an understanding of the importance of validating AI-generated outputs
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Proactively incorporate AI tools into day to day work to improve productivity and accelerate delivery

If Any of the Below Also Describe You, This Could Be an Exciting Opportunity

• Experience with media monitoring or communications measurement platforms such as Muck Rack, Brandwatch, Cision, or similar tools
• Coursework or experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, research, or data analytics
• Experience working in a SaaS company, communications agency, or consulting environment
• Familiarity with communications measurement frameworks such as the Barcelona Principles or AMEC Integrated Evaluation Framework
• Interest in media intelligence, reputation measurement, or communications analytics

In Addition, We're Always Looking for Candidates Who

• Are naturally curious and enjoy solving problems using data
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with teammates from different disciplines
• Take ownership of their work while remaining eager to learn and grow
• Welcome feedback and continuously seek opportunities to improve
• Stay curious about emerging technologies and new ways of working

Interview Overview

Below you'll find an outline of the interview plan for this role. Please note that this is what we expect the process to look like; we may ask you for supplemental information or require an additional step before making a final decision.

• 30 min interview with a member of our Talent Team
• A 1 hour zoom interview with the hiring manager
• Peer interviews with several team members
• 30-minute Bar Raiser

Travel & Team Engagement Expectations

This role requires up to 10% travel for team collaboration, customer engagements, and company events. As part of our commitment to building strong connections across our fully distributed team, attendance at our annual company offsite (typically held in Mexico) is expected.

Salary

In the US, the base salary for this role is between $70,000 and $80,000. We take a geo-neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location. For all other countries, we have competitive pay bands based on market standards.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors. We recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate.

Why Muck Rack?

Remote Work, Forever 

• Fully distributed team with a permanent remote setup
• Home office stipend, phone and internet reimbursement, coworking membership
• Virtual and in-person team bonding (lunches, events, competitions)

Transparent & Fair Compensation 

• Competitive geo-neutral pay in the U.S.
• Annual reviews to ensure equity and market alignment
• Standardized bonus or commission structure
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Equity opportunities

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% premium coverage for individuals on high-deductible plans
• 24/7 Virtual Care and Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-funded HSA contributions and other pre-tax benefits
• Quarterly wellness stipend and free Headspace subscription

Time Off & Family Benefits

•  4+ weeks of PTO, plus paid sick and mental health days
• 13 paid holidays with the option to swap for personal days
• Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave

Learning and Development

• Transparent pathways for internal mobility and promotion
• Bi-annual performance reviews, team workshops, and leadership training
• Unlimited access to Coursera and O’Reilly
• 2 additional PTO days annually for learning and development

Inclusive, Customer-First Culture

• Commitment to equity and valuing diverse perspectives
• Agile, founder-led company focused on collaboration and innovation
• Trusted by 3,000+ companies worldwide

Note: Benefits and compensation reflect offerings for U.S.-based employees. Support is provided for employees in other locations, in compliance with local laws and regulations.

While we are a fully distributed team, we do have limitations on where we can hire and maintain a list of acceptable working locations based on job function. If we are unable to hire in your current location for the role for which you applied, you will be notified via email. While we enjoy many benefits as a permanently distributed and remote company, we cannot always support relocation or extended travel and have guidelines in place to ensure compliant work away from your designated permanent residence.

  #LI-Remote Please note: For detailed information regarding our GDPR and/or CCPA compliance policies, including how we handle personal data and privacy rights, kindly refer to the email correspondence accompanying this application. Muck Rack does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to Muck Rack will be considered Muck Rack property, and Muck Rack will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume. Muck Rack considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Note to applicants/job seekers: We have recently been made aware of scams impersonating Muck Rack’s HR team. Please be cautious of these attempts to elicit banking or other financial or sensitive information. Muck Rack will never request financial information during the interview process, and follow ups for interviews or next steps will always come from an ‘@muckrack.com’ email address. If you are contacted by anyone from a different domain who claims to be from Muck Rack, please forward the communication to legal@muckrack.com.