Regional Media Analyst (CENTCOM Public Affairs Directorate)
- Multilingual Monitoring and Analysis:
- 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.
- Regional Expertise and Strategic Support:
- 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.
- Media Coverage and Report Drafting:
- 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
- Cultural and Linguistic Expertise:
- 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.
- Crisis and Surge Support:
- Be available to support urgent or unforeseen events, 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.
- Travel and On-the-Ground Support:
- Accompany CCPA staff during travel to the CENTCOM area of responsibility or other locations as necessary, providing on-the-ground support for media monitoring and analysis.
- Security Requirements: Must have a minimum TS/SCI clearance prior to Contract award. Interim clearances will not be considered acceptable.
- 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.
- Extensive experience in monitoring various forms of media (newspapers, magazines, online news, television broadcasts, social media) within the CENTCOM AOR.
- Language Proficiency: 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.
- 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.
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