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Investigative Media Analyst

XG Consultants Group

Investigative Media Analyst

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    MBD Consultants (XG Consultants Group) is looking for an individual who is smart, driven, and a computer savvy. Candidate should have knowledge of internet research with a basic understanding of background checks, computer technologies, Internet trends, and social media. This position is suited best for an individual with a natural investigative and inquisitive mind set. This is NOT Marketing.

    College Major Preferences: English, Psychology, Sociology, Literature, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Communications, Research.

    The main task of this position is to conduct internet and media analysis on potential background screening candidates. This position will consist of sitting on a computer through MANY hours, and analyzing internet media findings through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. and looking through potentially THOUSANDS of posts and comments to find possible derogatory information.

    New employees must serve a 3 month probationary period, which upon successful completion would lead into a full-time position as a Media Analyst.

    Positions will have salary increases.

    YOU MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER (CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS THEY SUBMIT A PERSONALIZED COVER LETTER).

    Job Requirements:

    • Excellent writing and editing skills

    • Excellent internet research skills

    • Must have vast knowledge of all social media avenues

    • Good analytical skills

    • Highly organized and detail-oriented

    • Strong communication skills

    • Maintain high quality while performing repetitive tasks

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office

    Your responsibilities would include (but not limited to):

    • Searching many hours through social media of individuals and businesses

    • Write reports about investigative findings

    • Review content for grammatical accuracy

    Requirements: Applicants must:

    Have an Bachelor's degree

    Have a GPA of 3.5 or Above

    Have outstanding Internet research skills

    Have excellent writing and editing skills

    Have strong organizational and multitasking skills

    Have strong computer skills

    Be proficient in Microsoft Office

    SALARY LEVELS FIRST YEAR

    $18/hr first 3 months

    $21/hr next 9 months ($43,680/yr pace)

    $25/hr after first full year or $52,000/yr

    Pay raise after first full year is based upon performance.

    Benefits: First year not including three month probation period