Insights & Monitoring Analyst

Penta Group

. Research and monitor media, social and policy developments to identify the issues, risks and narratives shaping clients’ reputations, and help prepare timely alerts and briefings.

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $57,000 - $67,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and analytical capabilities to monitor media and public policy developments, providing actionable insights for clients. Proficient in data analysis and visualization using Excel, with a focus on delivering high-quality reports and presentations.

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Research SkillsCritical ThinkingData AnalysisTime ManagementCollaboration

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Hard Skills

ResearchData AnalysisExcelReport WritingPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementCollaborationAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Research ToolsData Visualization Tools

Industry Keywords

Media MonitoringCorporate ReputationPublic AffairsCommunicationsBenchmarking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research and monitor media, social and policy developments to identify the issues, risks and narratives shaping clients’ reputations, and help prepare timely alerts and briefings.
Learn clients’ businesses, audiences and goals so research addresses the questions that matter most to them.
Support ongoing monitoring, benchmarking and communications measurement, as well as focused analysis on new client questions.
Write clear reports and presentations that explain findings and why they matter, and contribute to recommendations.
Organize and quality-check research data, including automated classifications, using Excel and research tools to spot patterns and present accurate findings.
Collaborate with account teams and fellow analysts and participate in client meetings.
Manage deadlines, incorporate feedback and help improve the quality of research.
Turn research findings into advice on communications, brand, public policy and government relations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Communications, journalism, political science, public policy, business, history and other social sciences are all relevant.
A strong interest in news, media, corporate reputation and public affairs
Strong research and critical thinking skills, close attention to detail and the ability to distinguish evidence from assumption.
Comfort with numbers and a working knowledge of Excel, with a willingness to build data analysis and visualization skills.
Strong time management and the ability to balance multiple deadlines.
A collaborative approach and a willingness to ask questions, learn from feedback and own the quality of your work.
Open to US-based candidates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent health care, vision, and dental coverage provided by United Healthcare with a significant portion of individual employee premiums, and 50% of dependent premiums, covered by the company
Competitive retirement benefits with a 401(k) matching 100% up to 3% of an employee’s deferred salary, and matching 50% of the next 2% deferred
Employer paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance, with the option to buy additional coverage
Twelve weeks paid parental leave
Flexible paid time off and a generous holiday schedule
Monthly stipend for cell phone
Optional pet insurance coverage
Frequent firm-wide social events and activities
An excellent environment for learning and growth
Training and professional development