Regional Media Specialist

CACI International Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Regional Media Specialist to join a team advancing national security through irregular warfare and operations expertise. You will monitor and analyze foreign-language and open-source media to identify narratives and inform strategic decisions, with travel up to 25%.

The role involves producing assessments, advising leaders, and collaborating with Public Affairs, IO, and OIE to shape messaging and mission success across geographic combatant commands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in regional/media analysis, foreign affairs, or related fields.
• Proficiency in at least one priority foreign language and translation/analysis of foreign-language media.
• Experience analyzing political, military, economic, social, and cultural contexts.
• Ability to develop analytical reports and executive briefs for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, translate, and analyze foreign-language media, social media, and open-source reporting to identify trends and risks.
• Conduct regional media analysis across traditional, digital, and social platforms with contextual assessments.
• Produce media assessments, sentiment analyses, and executive summaries for planning and decision-making.
• Advise planners and senior leaders on information environments, influential voices, and media dynamics.
• Identify key influencers, journalists, and commentators shaping regional discourse.
• Support Public Affairs, Media Operations, IO, and OIE activities with language-informed analysis.
• Translate and review foreign-language content while preserving context and tone.
• Provide timely recommendations on narratives and emerging issues affecting missions.

Skills

Foreign language proficiency

Media analysis

Open-source analysis

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Regional Media Specialist

Job Category: Consulting

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity

Join a team dedicated to advancing national security through innovative irregular warfare and operations expertise. CACI is looking for individuals to join a program that delivers mission‑critical advisory, training, and operational support services that help mission partners stay ahead of rapidly evolving global threats. Working across geographic and functional combatant commands, these professionals play a vital role in developing, integrating, and sustaining mission‑ready task forces that enhance joint force effectiveness and operational success.

This is an opportunity to contribute to high‑impact missions, collaborate with experienced professionals, and support strategic operations that strengthen our nation's defense capabilities around the world. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace complex challenges, and are committed to mission excellence will find meaningful opportunities for growth and impact within CACI and on this team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, translate, and analyze foreign-language media, social media, and open-source reporting to identify emerging narratives, trends, risks, and opportunities affecting U.S. interests and mission objectives.
• Conduct regional media analysis across traditional, digital, and social media platforms, providing contextual assessments of political, military, economic, social, cultural, and religious developments.
• Produce media assessments, sentiment analyses, executive summaries, and reporting products that inform planning, decision-making, and communication strategies.
• Advise planners, communicators, and senior leaders on regional information environments, audience perceptions, influential voices, and media dynamics impacting operational objectives.
• Identify and assess key influencers, journalists, commentators, academics, bloggers, and other opinion leaders shaping regional discourse and public perception.
• Support Public Affairs, Media Operations, Information Operations (IO), and Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) activities by providing culturally informed analysis and language expertise.
• Translate and review foreign-language media content, reports, social media posts, messaging, and communication products while preserving context, tone, and intent.
• Provide timely recommendations regarding regional narratives, messaging considerations, emerging issues, and information environment trends affecting mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience supporting regional analysis, media analysis, foreign affairs, strategic communications, intelligence, journalism, or related mission areas.
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one priority foreign language and experience translating, analyzing, and reporting on foreign-language media and open-source information.
• Experience conducting political, military, economic, social, and cultural analysis of regions, countries, audiences, and information environments.
• Proven ability to develop analytical reports, media assessments, executive briefings, and decision-support products for senior leaders and stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in International Relations, Regional Studies, Strategic Communications, Journalism, Political Science, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
• Experience supporting Combatant Commands, Joint Task Forces, Intelligence Community organizations, Public Affairs, or Media Operations activities.
• Demonstrated experience integrating regional media analysis with Information Operations (IO), Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), audience analysis, influence activities, or strategic competition initiatives.

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high‑performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$65,000 - $136,500

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.