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Rational 360

Senior Social Listening Strategist (On Site - Washington, DC)

Rational 360, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview Rational 360 is hiring a Senior Social Listening Strategist to help support and expand the firm's integrated data approach for clients. Candidates should have experience gleaning insights from social media, news or other text-based datasets, preferably in an advocacy or political context. Candidates must be eager to work in a fast-paced environment and able to manage a diverse workload.

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application. Rational 360 is a leading full-service strategic communications and digital agency, specializing in strategic public affairs communications, reputation management, business and consumer public relations, and interactive digital communications. The salary range for this role is $67,000-$79,000 per year. This position is on-site in Washington, DC. Responsibilities

Support and expand the firm's integrated data approach for clients by gleaning insights from social media, news, or other text-based datasets. Work in a fast-paced environment and manage a diverse workload. Collaborate with teams to translate data into strategic recommendations and measurable outcomes. Qualifications

3+ years of experience analyzing news and social media conversation with proven results. Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Expertise in social listening tools (e.g., Brandwatch, NetBase, Spredfast/Khoros, Sprout Social, Sprinklr, Meltwater). Willingness and excitement to think creatively and entrepreneurially about digital opportunities for campaigns and the agency as a whole. Curious self-starter who enjoys digging into data to help others understand insights and inform campaign strategy. Strong background/interest in developing custom Boolean queries. Ability to manually explore and learn data using Microsoft Excel or similar tools. Excellent written, verbal, and visual data communication tailored to the audience. Bonus: experience with Boolean search logic, capturing media clips, building media/influencer lists, or analyzing a brand's owned social content strategy. Employment Details & Benefits Rational 360 offers competitive compensation including year-end bonuses and a 401(k) match for full-time employees. The company is ESOP-owned and provides medical, dental, and vision insurance. The position requires in-office presence in Washington, DC on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday with optional remote work on Tuesday and Friday; up to two additional remote weeks per calendar year may be available. Rational 360 supports professional development with weekly trainings and mentorship from senior management. The company emphasizes equal employment opportunity and inclusive workplace practices.

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