Muck Rack is trusted by thousands of organizations around the world to understand how their brands show up across news, social media and AI-generated answers.

Our AI-powered platform connects the entire PR workflow in one place, helping communications teams manage media relationships, understand the conversations shaping their brands, take action and measure their impact. Combined with analyst-led Media Intelligence and advisory services, Muck Rack turns signals into insights and insights into action.

Founder-controlled and growing profitably and sustainably, we have the freedom to build forward-thinking products, put our customers first, and offer an inclusive culture that welcomes diverse perspectives.

We're looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented Media Monitoring Specialist to join our Editorial Delivery team.

As a Media Monitoring Specialist, you'll help ensure clients receive accurate, timely, and high-quality media monitoring content by validating coverage, producing editorial summaries, and supporting media insight workflows. You'll collaborate closely with Customer Support, Sales, Editorial, and other cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

What you’ll do:

Validate print, digital, and broadcast media content according to client briefs and editorial guidelines
Deliver high-quality media monitoring content accurately and on time
Write concise article- and story-level summaries and digests in English from English or other European languages using internal editorial tools
Build and maintain search queries and keyword strategies that align with client requirements while improving production efficiency
Partner with Customer Support, Sales, and other internal teams to set up and maintain client projects and workflows
Monitor service quality and proactively escalate risks or issues that could impact client delivery
Meet individual and team quality standards and performance goals
Produce reports, dashboards, and presentation materials using established templates while identifying opportunities to automate repetitive processes
Extract, analyze, and manipulate data using Excel and Power BI to produce reliable insights
Deliver client-facing media analysis with clear, compelling narratives and actionable recommendations
Contribute to analytical projects by developing expertise in media datasets and research methodologies
Maintain accurate client documentation and project information across internal collaboration tools
Stay current with industry trends in media monitoring, analytics, and data visualization, sharing knowledge with the broader team

To Be Set Up for Success in This Role, You'll Need to Have

Experience working with media content, including content validation, editorial summaries, or media monitoring
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review and validate work for accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in written and spoken English plus at least one additional European language
Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines
Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Experience working with Google Search and online research tools
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams

If Any of the Below Also Describe You, This Could Be an Exciting Opportunity

Experience building search strings, Boolean queries, or media monitoring searches
Experience creating reports, dashboards, or client presentations
Advanced Excel skills, including macros or automation
Experience using Power BI or similar business intelligence tools
Experience working with media analytics, editorial workflows, or customer reporting
Interest in media intelligence, journalism, communications, or data storytelling

In Addition, We're Always Looking for Candidates Who

Take ownership of their work and proactively solve problems
Balance quality, efficiency, and client needs when making decisions
Collaborate effectively across teams and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Continuously look for opportunities to improve processes and automate repetitive work
Stay curious and actively build expertise in media, data, and analytics
Proactively incorporates AI tools into day-to-day work to improve productivity and accelerate delivery

Interview Overview

Below you'll find an outline of the interview plan for this role. Please note that this is what we expect the process to look like; we may ask you for supplemental information or require an additional step before making a final decision.

30 min interview with a member of our Talent Team
A 1 hour zoom interview with the hiring manager
Peer interviews with several team members
30-minute Bar Raiser

Travel & Team Engagement Expectations

This role requires up to 10% travel for team collaboration, customer engagements, and company events. As part of our commitment to building strong connections across our fully distributed team, attendance at our annual company offsite (typically held in Mexico) is expected.

Salary

The gross monthly salary for this role in Bulgaria is approximately 1,700 - 1,900 EUR.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors. We recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate.

Why Muck Rack?

Remote Work, Forever

Fully distributed team with a permanent remote setup
Home office stipend, phone and internet reimbursement, coworking membership
Virtual and in-person team bonding (lunches, events, competitions)

Transparent & Fair Compensation

Competitive geo-neutral pay in the U.S.
Annual reviews to ensure equity and market alignment
Standardized bonus or commission structure
401(k) with employer contributions
Equity opportunities

Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for employees and dependents
100% premium coverage for individuals on high-deductible plans
24/7 Virtual Care and Employee Assistance Program
Employer-funded HSA contributions and other pre-tax benefits
Quarterly wellness stipend and free Headspace subscription

Time Off & Family Benefits

4+ weeks of PTO, plus paid sick and mental health days
13 paid holidays with the option to swap for personal days
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave

Learning and Development

Transparent pathways for internal mobility and promotion
Bi-annual performance reviews, team workshops, and leadership training
Unlimited access to Coursera and O’Reilly
2 additional PTO days annually for learning and development

Inclusive, Customer-First Culture

Commitment to equity and valuing diverse perspectives
Agile, founder-led company focused on collaboration and innovation
Trusted by 3,000+ companies worldwide

Note: Benefits and compensation reflect offerings for U.S.-based employees. Support is provided for employees in other locations, in compliance with local laws and regulations.

While we are a fully distributed team, we do have limitations on where we can hire and maintain a list of acceptable working locations based on job function. If we are unable to hire in your current location for the role for which you applied, you will be notified via email. While we enjoy many benefits as a permanently distributed and remote company, we cannot always support relocation or extended travel and have guidelines in place to ensure compliant work away from your designated permanent residence.

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Please note: For detailed information regarding our GDPR and/or CCPA compliance policies, including how we handle personal data and privacy rights, kindly refer to the email correspondence accompanying this application.

Muck Rack does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to Muck Rack will be considered Muck Rack property, and Muck Rack will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume.

Muck Rack considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Note to applicants/job seekers: We have recently been made aware of scams impersonating Muck Rack’s HR team. Please be cautious of these attempts to elicit banking or other financial or sensitive information. Muck Rack will never request financial information during the interview process, and follow ups for interviews or next steps will always come from an ‘@muckrack.com’ email address. If you are contacted by anyone from a different domain who claims to be from Muck Rack, please forward the communication to [email protected].

Muck Rack

Media Monitoring Specialist

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