Regional Media Analyst

People, Technology & Processes; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes seeks a Regional Media Analyst to monitor multilingual media in the CENTCOM AOR from MacDill AFB, FL. The role requiresSECRET clearance and U.S. citizenship, with at least five years in media analysis and ILR proficiency in one of several designated languages.

You will draft reports for senior leaders, translate and interpret content, and support social media engagement with culturally informed insights. Some crisis hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required with TS eligibility.
• U.S. citizenship; fluent English.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least five years in media analysis or related field.
• ILR 3/3/3 or higher in Arabic, Farsi, Turkish, Russian, Hebrew or Urdu.
• Extensive experience monitoring CENTCOM AOR media across newspapers, magazines, online news, TV and social media.

Responsibilities

• Provide multilingual monitoring of news and media within the CENTCOM AOR and deliver real-time contextual analysis.
• Identify and track media trends across political, economic, cultural, and security issues affecting public opinion.
• Draft comprehensive reports on significant regional events for CENTCOM leaders and commands.
• Provide cultural and language expertise, including translation and interpretation services.
• Update CENTCOM foreign-language social media platforms with culturally sensitive content and engagement strategies.
• Provide analysis outside normal hours during crises and accompany staff on CENTCOM area travel.

Skills

Multilingual monitoring

Cultural/regional expertise

Fluent English

Data analysis proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SQL

Media monitoring software

Job description

Position Title: Regional Media AnalystLocation: MacDill AFB, FL.Clearance required: SECRET clearance minimum, with eligibility for TS/SCIScope of Work: Provides multilingual monitoring and analysis of AOR-specific foreign news sources for CCPA, delivering timely, contextual insights on regional events and trends using linguistic and regional expertise.Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Provide multilingual monitoring of news and media within the CENTCOM AOR and deliver real-time contextual analysis of significant events.Identify and track media trends across political, economic, cultural, and security issues influencing public opinion.Draft comprehensive reports on significant regional events for CENTCOM senior leaders and subordinate commands.Provide cultural and language expertise, including written and oral translation and interpretation services.Update CENTCOM foreign-language social media platforms with culturally sensitive content and recommend engagement methods.Provide analysis outside normal hours during crises and accompany CCPA staff on travel within the CENTCOM AOR.Secret clearance at time of award, with eligibility for TS/SCIU.S. citizenship; fluent EnglishBachelor's degree or equivalent with at least five (5) years of relevant experience in media analysis, regional studies, or a related fieldILR 3/3/3 or higher proficiency in reading, speaking, listening, and writing in a designated language (Arabic, Farsi, Turkish, Russian, Hebrew, or Urdu)Extensive experience monitoring newspapers, magazines, online news, television, and social media within the CENTCOM AORDesired:Data analysis proficiency (Excel, SQL, or media monitoring software) and deep cultural awareness of the AOR