[Hiring] Analyst @Brandwatch

Role Description

As a Rapid Intelligence Analyst , you will be at the heart of international news coverage. You will:

• Monitor political, economic and social developments.
• Analyse national and international media sources.
• Identify the information that matters most to our clients.
• Research and assess news in real time using modern media monitoring technology.
• Turn significant developments into short, accurate and easy-to-understand notifications known as Real-Time Alerts.

You will join an international team that helps leading companies and organisations stay informed about relevant events.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor media and identify developments:
  • Monitor national and international media to identify breaking news, emerging trends and significant developments.
  • Research traditional media, including print, online, radio and TV, as well as social media platforms.
  • Follow political, economic and social developments and assess their potential significance for our clients.
• Analyse and assess information:
  • Assess news for timeliness, relevance and significance to different audiences.
  • Distinguish important developments and critical events from less relevant information.
  • Verify information carefully to ensure clients receive accurate, reliable and relevant content.
• Produce real-time alerts:
  • Summarise complex issues quickly, accurately and clearly.
  • Produce professional Real-Time Alerts that keep clients informed of important developments as they happen.
  • Maintain high editorial standards, clear wording and content tailored to the target audience.
• Collaborate internationally:
  • Work closely with team members and colleagues around the world.
  • Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders to support the reliable delivery of our monitoring services.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of editorial processes and the quality of our information products.

Qualifications

• Excellent English skills (at least C1) and good German skills (at least B2).
• A degree in media, communications, political science, social sciences, economics or a related field, or an equivalent qualification.
• An interest in current political, economic and social developments, with a good understanding of international news.
• The ability to understand complex information quickly, assess its relevance and summarise it clearly.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to recognise connections and critically evaluate information.
• A careful and independent approach to work, with the ability to stay organised during periods of intense news activity.
• Strong communication skills, a team-oriented mindset and a sense of responsibility.
• An openness to new technologies and the ability to learn digital research and media monitoring tools quickly.

Requirements

• What matters most is your ability to identify relevant information and present it clearly.
• Curiosity, analytical thinking and sound news judgement are particularly valued.

Working Hours and Work Arrangement

• Part-time, 20 hours per week.
• Weekend shifts: 8 hours per day on Saturdays and Sundays, from 5:00 am to 1:00 pm Bulgarian time, totalling 16 hours per week.
• Weekday hours: The remaining four hours per week will usually be used to provide cover for other team members, with the specific schedule agreed in advance.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Food Vouchers
• Flexible benefits allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Headspace
• Global Wellbeing Days