Public Affairs Research & Media Analyst

Overview

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. The Earth needs a good lawyer.

Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected.

In addition to a talented cadre of environmental lawyers and legislative advocates, Earthjustice has an amazing Communications department that works in partnership with every other department at the organization.

The Public Affairs Research & Media Analyst supports the Public Affairs and Communications (PAC) team by providing strategic insights grounded in media monitoring, research, and message analysis. This role is responsible for message and polling research, as well as tracking and analyzing media coverage across issue areas, identifying trends, and translating findings into actionable recommendations that strengthen organizational messaging and campaign strategy.

The Analyst develops regular media reports and briefing memos for the PAC team, synthesizing research, polling, and message testing to inform decision-making. They collaborate closely with Creative, Marketing, and Digital teams to ensure message guidance is aligned across channels and campaigns. This role also supports PAC leadership with research-driven project management, administrative coordination, and cross-team collaboration.

In addition, the Analyst manages key media intelligence tools and subscriptions, including Muckrack, ensuring the team has accurate, timely access to coverage, journalist insights, and industry trends. Through ongoing engagement with coalitions and the broader environmental community, the Analyst stays current on emerging message frameworks, research, and best practices to continuously strengthen the organization’s communications approach.

This is a non-supervisory position.

The Public Affairs and Communications Media Analyst is expected to work a full-time (37.5 hours/week) schedule. Preference will be given to candidates willing to work hybrid from our DC office, but remote candidates within the US will also be considered.

• Media Monitoring & Analysis (40%)
  • Track and analyze daily media coverage across all issues to identify narrative trends, emerging risks, and opportunities
  • Produce regular media reports and insight for the PAC team and senior leadership, as well as manage media tools, like Muckrack.
  • Develop data-informed recommendations to strengthen messaging, spokesperson strategy, and campaign framing
  • Produce accurate, quality, and timely work in an ever-shifting landscape of news, technology, politics, and law. Adopt a flexible approach to meeting rapid response moments and pivot strategies where needed.

• Research, Polling, & Message Testing (30%)
  • Support PAC research initiatives, including polling analysis, message testing, and audience research
  • Synthesize complex research findings into clear, actionable guidance for communications staff
  • Maintain a repository of research, polling, and messaging guidance resources for team use
  • Set data-informed, mission-driven goals and benchmarks. Continuously test and refine strategies to ensure they are delivering positive outcomes for Earthjustice.

• Strategic Briefing & Cross-Team Collaboration (20%)
  • Draft briefing memos based on compiled research across issue areas.
  • Collaborate with communication teams to ensure message alignment across channels and engage with coalitions and partner organizations to stay current on message guides, polling, and best practices.
  • Work collaboratively across teams to build and/or execute integrated strategies that support institutional and departmental priorities.
  • Support campaign planning by providing research-backed strategic input during key moments

• Administrative and Professional Development (10%)
  • Attend and contribute to team meetings, support project management, and collaborate…