Media Analyst

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 400000 - Rs 900000 (ie INR 4-9 LPA)
Min Experience: 3 years
Location: Pune
JobType: full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and media-savvy Media Analyst with a strong foundation in content editing and proofreading to join our dynamic communications and research team. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind, a sharp eye for detail, and an excellent grasp of written language to ensure that all content meets the highest editorial standards.

As a Media Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing and editing media content from diverse sources including print, digital, and broadcast. Your work will directly influence strategic communications and media reporting, enabling clients and stakeholders to make informed decisions based on accurate and well-articulated insights. You will play a key role in ensuring the clarity, consistency, and tone of content shared across internal and external channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and review various media channels including news articles, blogs, press releases, and social media for relevant client or brand mentions.
• Edit and proofread content reports, summaries, and newsletters to ensure accuracy, consistency, grammar, and style adherence.
• Curate and refine large volumes of media data into concise, actionable insights for client delivery.
• Collaborate with analysts, writers, and client teams to verify facts, eliminate ambiguities, and ensure editorial excellence.
• Ensure that all outgoing reports and communications are free from errors and align with client branding and formatting requirements.
• Summarize lengthy news stories into digestible reports without losing the core messaging.
• Work under tight deadlines while maintaining high quality and editorial standards.
• Maintain an editorial calendar to ensure timely delivery of recurring media summaries and campaign reports.
• Participate in the creation of style guides, editing checklists, and workflow documentation.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to align on project requirements and delivery timelines.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional experience in content editing, proofreading, journalism, media analysis, or a similar role.
• Strong command of English grammar, punctuation, syntax, and editorial style.
• Proven experience editing written content for clarity, consistency, tone, and accuracy.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and analytics platforms is a plus.
• Ability to comprehend complex information and simplify it for a general audience.
• Experience working with large sets of content/data and converting them into meaningful summaries.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and document formatting tools.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field preferred.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in agency or consulting environments where fast-paced deliverables are the norm.
• Exposure to working with global clients across various industries.
• Basic knowledge of media measurement metrics and reporting dashboards.