POSITION: Media Monitoring Director

LOCATION: Washington, DC

AB PAC, a progressive research and communications organization dedicated to holding Republicans accountable for their words and actions, is hiring a Media Monitoring Director to join our Media Monitoring team for the 2026 election cycle. 

The Media Monitoring team focuses on monitoring and compiling videos of key Republican targets’ words and actions. The Media Monitoring team works closely with all departments in augmenting existing research and looking for creative ways to use the footage we’ve gathered. Ideally, all candidates should have a passion for politics, curiosity for research, and the ability to creatively think outside the box. This position is based in our Washington, DC office.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Media Monitoring team

• Review daily bullets and research projects, and distribute them to internal staff and partners

• Work with the Research and Communications teams to update targeting documents

• Monitor real‐time interviews and news coverage

• Handle technical concerns with our internal Vault tool and assist the IT team with working with vendors

• Be able to anticipate the Research and Communication teams’ needs and provide the needed research

• Write daily bullets on a set list of candidates

• Other duties as needed

Skills and qualifications required:  

• Ability to work under tight time constraints and on a deadline

• At least 1 cycle of experience as a media monitor or video researcher

• Self‐motivation and proven ability to work independently

• Availability for working after typical business hours and on weekends

• Video editing experience: QuickTime, Final Cut Pro, or Windows Movie Maker

AB PAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination. We offer a competitive salary starting at $80,000 for this position and a strong benefits package.

AB PAC is a union employer. This position is not in the bargaining unit.