Media Operations Officer, Senior

Job Title: Media Operations Officer, Senior

Job Category: Communications

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:
Join a team dedicated to advancing national security through innovative irregular warfare and operations expertise. CACI is looking for individuals to join a program that delivers mission-critical advisory, training, and operational support services that help mission partners stay ahead of rapidly evolving global threats. Working across geographic and functional combatant commands, these professionals play a vital role in developing, integrating, and sustaining mission-ready task forces that enhance joint force effectiveness and operational success.

This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact missions, collaborate with experienced professionals, and support strategic operations that strengthen our nation's defense capabilities around the world. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace complex challenges, and are committed to mission excellence will find meaningful opportunities for growth and impact within CACI and on this team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate, and execute media engagement strategies that support operational objectives, strategic communication priorities, and senior leader communication efforts.

• Research, draft, and coordinate responses to media inquiries, public affairs guidance, talking points, press statements, and other communication products.

• Monitor global, regional, and local media coverage to identify emerging narratives, breaking developments, misinformation, and issues affecting mission objectives.

• Advise senior leaders and designated spokespersons on media engagement strategies, messaging, interview preparation, and communication risks.

• Develop media engagement packages, preparatory materials, background papers, briefing books, and executive communication products for senior leader engagements.

• Coordinate with public affairs offices, communication teams, operational staffs, and mission partners to ensure messaging consistency and synchronization across activities.

• Produce media analysis, coverage assessments, and executive summaries that inform leadership decision-making and communication planning.

• Support press briefings, media events, interviews, and public engagements by coordinating logistics, developing supporting materials, and providing real-time communication support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting public affairs, media operations, strategic communications, journalism, communications planning, or related mission areas.

• Demonstrated experience developing media engagement strategies, press responses, executive communication products, and communication support plans.

• Experience monitoring media environments, analyzing news coverage, and assessing information trends to support operational and strategic objectives.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience advising senior leaders and preparing high-visibility communication products.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, International Relations, or a related field.

• Experience supporting Combatant Commands, Joint Task Forces, government communication organizations, or multinational communication efforts.

• Demonstrated experience integrating media operations with Information Operations (IO), Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), strategic communications, or influence activities.

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$65,000 - $136,500