Foreign Media Analyst
$115,000–$140,000 year
On-siteFort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Monitor international television, online video, and social media channels to track portrayals of U.S. policies and defense programs, prioritizing nuclear, chemical, biological, and CBRN deterrence narratives. Translate, transcribe, and analyze audio-visual content to identify foreign narratives, propaganda, and disinformation campaigns. Draft comprehensive media reports, briefings, and summaries on how U.S. defense forces are depicted, while distributing daily Pentagon morning news clips and compiling WMD/CBRN news clips on specific weekdays. Maintain a secure digital archive of media summaries and reports by consolidating ad-hoc data calls and Requests for Information. Requires a Secret-level security clearance and 5–10 years of experience analyzing foreign media and geopolitical narratives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Communications, Journalism, Political Science, or related field
- 5–10 years experience analyzing foreign media, geopolitical narratives, or information operations
- Proficiency in translation, transcription, and narrative assessment
- Ability to identify propaganda, disinformation, and influence campaigns
- Experience preparing strategic media reports for defense or government stakeholders
- Strong writing and briefing skills
- Familiarity with global media ecosystems and international broadcast trends
- Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level
- US Citizenship
Desired Qualifications
- Strong understanding of nuclear, chemical, biological, and CBRN deterrence topics preferred
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