MENA Domain Expert for Real-Time AI Signals

Dataminr; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible work arrangements

offices all over the world to foster协作

generous PTO and sick leave

annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Dataminr seeks a Domain Expert to apply deep knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa to improve real-time alerts and AI models. You will monitor data feeds, lead projects to enhance AI tooling, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders across offices.

You’ll work within a hybrid/remote US setup, handle weekend rotations, and contribute to rapid decision-making in a high-stakes information environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, ideally in Journalism, Political Science, Middle Eastern Studies, security/conflict studies, or related field.
• Demonstrable experience using deep regional expertise in real-time information environments (breaking news desks, wire services, GSOC) preferred.
• Ability to interpret and describe ongoing events in Arabic and English; additional languages (Farsi, Hebrew, Turkish) a plus.
• Fluency with AI tools and LLMs to solve problems and improve workflows.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert on the Middle East and North Africa to improve AI models.
• Monitor and analyze the quality of data feeds in real time.
• Own and develop projects to improve AI model performance and tooling.
• Lead strategic initiatives across teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Make real-time decisions with incomplete data.
• Collaborate with regional training across offices.

Skills

Middle East/North Africa expertise

Arabic and English analysis

AI tools & LLMs fluency

Juggling priorities

Breaking news passion

Strategic thinking

Enthusiasm for innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Political Science/MES/security studies

Job description

Dataminr seeks a Domain Expert to apply deep knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa to improve real-time alerts and AI models. You will monitor data feeds, lead projects to enhance AI tooling, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders across offices.

You’ll work within a hybrid/remote US setup, handle weekend rotations, and contribute to rapid decision-making in a high-stakes information environment.