Disinformation Researcher

ActiveFence; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in the UK seeks a Disinformation Researcher to investigate and manage a disinformation database. The role entails combining research with data-driven workflows and collaborating across disciplines. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in political science and excellent writing skills. The position offers a unique opportunity within a fast-paced environment, contributing to important security solutions at a global scale.

Qualifications

• At least two years of full-time work experience in research, analysis, or intelligence.
• Native or near-native fluency in English.
• Organized, independent, and comfortable managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand ActiveFence’s disinformation database.
• Track and organize research related to misinformation and influence operations.
• Produce clear research briefs and presentations.

Skills

Research analysis

Geopolitical understanding

Data-driven workflows

Excellent writing skills

Education

BA in Political Science or related field

Job description

Disinformation Researcher

• Intelligence
• UK
• Intermediate
• Full-time

Description

ActiveFence’s Disinformation Research team investigates global influence operations, dis- and misinformation, and emerging online harms. We are looking for a Dis- and Misinformation Researcher to help us expand and maintain our growing disinformation database, integrate insights from external research sources, and support cross-discipline analytical efforts across the team. The role involves combining traditional research and geopolitical analysis with data-driven workflows and light automation. This is a unique opportunity for a researcher who is analytical, curious, and independent - someone who thrives at the intersection of data, geopolitics, and information integrity.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and expand ActiveFence’s disinformation database, ensuring structured and high-quality data collection from reliable sources.
• Track, evaluate, and organize research and intelligence reports related to dis- and misinformation, influence operations, and emerging online threats.
• Lead and collaborate on cross-disciplinary research efforts, working closely with analysts, data specialists, and subject-matter experts.
• Produce clear, well-written research briefs and presentations, highlighting key insights for internal and external audiences.
• Contribute to the development of data- and automation-driven research workflows to improve efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

Who You Are

• At least BA education in Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, or a related field.
• At least two years of full-time work experience in research, analysis, or intelligence.
• Possess native or near-native fluency in English, with excellent writing and storytelling skills.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of geopolitics, disinformation, and online influence operations
• Organized, independent, and comfortable managing multiple projects at once.
• Comfortable using digital tools and learning lightweight automation or data workflows.

Bonus Points For

• Proficiency in Russian, Chinese, Spanish, French, Arabic or Farsi
• Experience with open-source intelligence (OSINT) or analytical research tools.
• Experience producing data-driven infographics or visual analytical outputs.

About ActiveFence

ActiveFence is the leading provider of security and safety solutions for online experiences, safeguarding more than 3 billion users, top foundation models, and the world’s largest enterprises and tech platforms every day.

As a trusted ally to major technology firms and Fortune 500 brands that build user-generated and GenAI products, ActiveFence empowers security, AI, and policy teams with low-latency Real-Time Guardrails and a continuous Red Teaming program that pressure-tests systems with adversarial prompts and emerging threat techniques. Powered by deep threat intelligence, unmatched harmful-content detection, and coverage of 117+ languages, ActiveFence enables organizations to deliver engaging and trustworthy experiences at global scale while operating safely and responsibly across all threat landscapes.