Regional Media Analyst

Lukos•Tampa, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Media Analysts team plays a pivotal role in supporting the Public Affairs process within CENTCOM. 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.

Requirements

A 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.
TS/SCI Clearance Required
Extensive experience in monitoring various forms of media (newspapers, magazines, online news, television broadcasts, social media) within the CENTCOM AOR.
Must have 3/3/3 (or higher) proficiency in Reading, Speaking, Listening, and Writing according to the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) rating system or other comparable systems for languages like Arabic, Farsi, Mandarin, Russian, Hebrew, and Pashto

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 in the CENTCOM AOR, 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 within the CENTCOM AOR, 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 as they pertain to the CENTCOM AOR.
Advise CCPA leadership on the formulation of communication strategies based on media sentiment, regional dynamics, and key influencers.
Recommend which media personalities and influencers CCPA 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 CENTCOM 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 CCPA personnel, including written and oral translation and interpretation services.
Update CENTCOM’s foreign-language social media platforms with culturally sensitive content that aligns with CENTCOM’s 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.
including providing 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