Regional Media Analyst - Farsi
About The Position
Regional Media Analysts play a pivotal role in supporting the Public Affairs process within the Government. This team is essential for providing multilingual monitoring and analysis of Area of Operations (AOR)-specific foreign news sources, delivering timely and contextual insights on current events, and identifying trends on complex foreign affairs issues. Their work impacts public opinion and media sentiment, shaping strategic communication decisions. The Regional Media Analysts will use their language expertise to provide analysis to leadership and other personnel. Their ability to integrate their regional expertise with linguistic fluency will help ensure that public affairs efforts are appropriately coordinated across Government operations. This position is pending award.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
- Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent, with at least five (5) years of relevant experience in media analysis, regional studies, or related fields.
- Extensive experience in monitoring various forms of media (newspapers, magazines, online news, television broadcasts, social media).
- Must have 3/3/3 or higher proficiency in Reading, Speaking, Listening, and Writing according to the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR).
Nice To Haves
- Data Analysis: Proficiency in organizing, analyzing, and interpreting media-related data, using tools such as Excel, SQL, or media monitoring software.
- Research Skills: Strong ability to conduct in-depth research and synthesize findings into actionable insights.
- Cultural Awareness: Deep understanding of cultural, social, and political dynamics, particularly regarding media consumption patterns and influences.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to diverse stakeholders.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate media content for bias, credibility, and relevance, identifying emerging trends or shifts in sentiment.
- Networking: Establish and maintain relationships with key media professionals, experts, and government officials to gain valuable insights.
Responsibilities
- Provide multilingual monitoring of news and media sources, delivering contextual analysis of significant events in real time.
- Identify and track media trends, focusing on political, economic, cultural, and security issues that influence public opinion and media sentiment.
- Utilize foreign language proficiency and regional expertise to analyze complex issues, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
- Offer in-depth regional expertise, including knowledge of international relations, U.S. foreign policy, trade, economics, security, and terrorism.
- Advise leadership on the formulation of communication strategies based on media sentiment, regional dynamics, and key influencers.
- Recommend which media personalities and influencers leadership should engage with and assess resulting media coverage from interviews and engagements.
- Draft comprehensive reports on significant regional events, ensuring that they are relevant, timely, and suitable for sharing with senior leaders and subordinate commands.
- Provide continuous analysis and updates on media coverage, tracking how issues evolve over time and how they impact public opinion.
- Provide cultural and language expertise to personnel, including written and oral translation and interpretation services.
- Update the Government’s foreign-language social media platforms with culturally sensitive content that aligns with communication strategies, themes, and messages.
- Make informed recommendations on engagement methods (e.g., platform choice, timing) to ensure that communication strategies resonate with target audiences.
- Provide analysis outside normal working hours during crises or other high-stakes situations.
- Facilitate timely responses during crises, ensuring that communication strategies are adapted to the rapidly changing media landscape.
Benefits
- Our benefits package includes health and welfare options (medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), short and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, additional voluntary coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and holiday pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
