64 media research jobs at 51 companies in Washington, DC

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Digital Media: Local History
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$18/hr OnsiteInternship
WETA
WETA: A public media organization producing television, radio, and digital content.
Student-level candidates; strong writing and research skills, attention to detail, interest in local history, and ability to create social-media friendly content.
Instagram, YouTube, Facebook
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Research Analyst
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
HybridFull Time
Purple Strategies
Purple Strategies: Provides corporate reputation strategy and bipartisan strategic communication services.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree required, 1+ years research or related experience recommended; strong writing, organization, and data analysis skills; proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and statistical/software or media intelligence tools.
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Word, R, SPSS, Marketsight, Quid, Cision, Quorum, Critical Mention
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Media Analyst
Arlington, Virginia, United States
HybridFull Time
Sellers & Associates
Sellers & Associates: Provides programmatic, engineering, and training support to government clients.
2+ YOETwo+ years in media analysis or related fields; proficient with research/analytic tools; ability to deliver concise reports; active Secret clearance.
Factiva, Lexis-Nexis, TVEyes, Talkwalker, Meltwater, Cision, Sprinklr
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Media Associate, Paid Media Planning
New York City or Washington or Oakland
HybridFull Time
Blue State
Blue State: Digital agency for nonprofit fundraising and political campaign strategy.
Support development and execution of paid media plans, manage budgets and campaign pacing, generate client-facing reporting and insights, research ad tech and publishers, and collaborate across teams.
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Research Associate, China Strategy Initiative
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$55k-$58k/yr HybridFull Time
Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Independent think tank specializing in international affairs research.
Bachelor's degree required; strong research, writing, and editing skills; full-professional Mandarin; proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, social media (X, Facebook), and internet research; strong organization and attention to detail.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, X, Facebook
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Media Analyst (2026-0189)
Dulles, Virginia, United States
$190k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Acclaim Technical Services
Acclaim Technical Services: Provides language and intelligence services to U.S. federal agencies.
Requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, Python, Linux, Sigma, ION, Analyst Notebook, regular expressions, NLP, data analysis, research, presentations, and program evaluation experience.
regular expressions, Python, Linux, Sigma, ION, Analyst Notebook, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Named Entity Recognition (NER)
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International Policy Research Intern
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$18-$18/hr HybridMultiple Commitments Available
Bread for the World
Bread for the World: Christian organization advocating for public policies to end global hunger.
Pursuing a BA or BS in public policy or a related field; requires writing, research, external engagement preparation, presentation, social media, and willingness to learn.
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Research Intern - Korea Chair (Fall 2026)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$18-$20/hr OnsiteFull Time
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Center for Strategic and International Studies: Non-profit research organization providing strategic policy insights.
Must be at least a junior undergraduate with 3.5 GPA, eligible to work in the U.S., strong writing/research skills, experience with qualitative data, social media, Canva and Excel, and ability to work 35 hours/week.
Canva, Microsoft Excel, Bluesky, Twitter/X, Threads, Instagram
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Associate, Paid Media
Washington or New York City
$59k-$62k/yr HybridFull Time
Precision Strategies
Precision Strategies: Provides data-driven strategic communications and marketing for global organizations.
1+ YOERequires 1+ year of paid media strategy, planning, or execution experience, including internships; strong digital analytics, research, communication, organization, and Excel skills.
Microsoft Excel
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Data and Media Support
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
RemoteMultiple Commitments Available
Lynker
Lynker: Provides scientific and technical services for environmental and climate data.
Develop and deliver media and data products, perform data entry and web updates, coordinate expedition outreach and public availability of mission results; ability to travel to meetings and field activities.
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Media Relations Coordinator (Job ID: 2026-3888)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$60k-$63k/yr HybridFull Time
The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution: A nonpartisan think tank providing research and policy solutions.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 1–3 years in communications, journalism, media relations, public affairs, policy, government, or nonprofit communications. Requires strong writing, research, organization, and Microsoft Office skills.
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Meltwater
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Research Program Assistant (Student) (FWS)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$18-$19/hr HybridPart Time
American University
American University: Private research university providing undergraduate and graduate education programs.
Enrolled American University student; strong organization, writing, customer-service and communication skills; ability to manage events, social media, databases, and administrative tasks.
Canva, Eventbrite, SharePoint, Workday
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Media Sales Account Executive
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$46k-$75k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hearst
Hearst: Provides diversified media, information, and business services worldwide.
1+ YOE1+ years media or digital sales experience, strong negotiation and consultative selling skills, ability to develop new business, manage client accounts, and use qualitative research to support sales.
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Senior Consultant, Technology, Media & Telecommunications | Strategic Communications
Washington or New York or Chicago
$80k-$119k/yr HybridFull Time
FTI Consulting
FTI ConsultingNYSE: FCN: Global business advisory firm helping organizations manage change and risk.
3+ YOEBachelor’s or graduate degree in communications, public relations, political science, international affairs, journalism, or related field; 3+ years in public policy or strategic communications; strong research, writing, and project management skills.
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, X, LinkedIn, Factiva, Cision, Associated Press (AP) Style
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Investigations and Policy Specialist
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$66k/yr HybridFull Time
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP: Global law firm providing legal representation and advisory services.
Bachelor's degree required; strong political, media, legislative, analytical, research, communication, organizational, and Microsoft Office skills. Prior political or legislative experience is preferred but not required.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Open-Source Analyst, Lead
Tampa or Colorado Springs or Fort Meade
$99k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
10+ YOE10+ years conducting OSINT, experience with all‑source/social media analysis, network mapping, structured online research, and producing operational assessments; TS/SCI clearance required; Bachelor's or Master's with additional experience.
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Analyst
McLean or Houston or Buffalo or New York City or San Francisco or Los Angeles or Irvine or Washington
$74k-$138k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Thomson Reuters
Thomson ReutersNASDAQ: TRI: Provides professional software, data, and news services globally.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree and 3+ years of research and analysis experience, including 2+ years using public records, open-source, or social media data. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a national security clearance required.
social media, data visualization technologies, open source and research database tools
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ASD Internship
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
HybridInternship, Part Time
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: National clearinghouse for missing and sexually exploited children cases.
Requires at least two years of college (criminal justice, sociology, psychology or related), 3.0+ GPA (3.5 preferred); research or data experience preferred; strong open-source/social media search, data entry/cleaning, and report-writing skills; discretion with sensitive information.
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Fall 2026 - Public Affairs Internship, Washington DC
Washington or New York City or Boston or Albany or Los Angeles
$18/hr OnsiteInternship
SKDK
SKDK: Public affairs and political consulting agency for corporate and political clients.
Support client teams with press clips, media lists, research, meeting notetaking, media monitoring, occasional writing; strong communication and attention to detail.
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Senior Associate, Client Experience
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$59k-$65k/yr HybridFull Time
Omnicom Group
Omnicom GroupNYSE: OMC: Global holding providing marketing and communication services.
3+ YOE3+ years communications/PR/public affairs experience, strong writing, media relations, research and strategic thinking; bachelor’s degree required; Beltway media knowledge preferred.