Regional Media Analyst

People Technology And Processes; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes in Tampa, FL is seeking a Regional Media Analyst to monitor multilingual news within the CENTCOM AOR and provide timely, contextual analysis for senior leaders.

The role requires SECRET clearance and U.S. citizenship, with at least five years in media analysis or regional studies. ILR 3/3/3+ in a designated language is required; duties include translation and social media content updates.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance at time of award, with eligibility for TS/SCI.
• U.S. citizenship; fluent English.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least five years of relevant experience in media analysis or regional studies.
• ILR 3/3/3 or higher proficiency in reading, speaking, listening, and writing in Arabic, Farsi, Turkish, Russian, Hebrew, or Urdu.
• Extensive experience monitoring CENTCOM AOR media outlets.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fluent English

Cultural awareness

Ilr language proficiency

Multilingual monitoring

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SQL

Media monitoring software

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Tampa, FL 33621, Position Type: Full Time, Position Title: Regional Media Analyst

Location: MacDill AFB, FL.

Clearance required: SECRET clearance minimum, with eligibility for TS/SCI

Scope 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.

Qualifications:

• Secret clearance at time of award, with eligibility for TS/SCI
• U.S. citizenship; fluent English
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least five (5) years of relevant experience in media analysis, regional studies, or a related field
• ILR 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 AOR

Desired:

• Data analysis proficiency (Excel, SQL, or media monitoring software) and deep cultural awareness of the AOR