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ABOUT US: Ascensus Global, Inc. (formerly MultiLingual Solutions, Inc.) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with more than 21 years of successful experience providing professional language services, foreign language and cultural training, and analysis support to a broad client base consisting of more than 40 U.S. military and intelligence customers, as well as over 2,000 civilian government, commercial and non-profit organizations in various fields. With ISO 9001:2015 and 17100:2015 certifications, AGI provides services in more than 100 languages, employing innovative technologies and methodologies and applying best practices from both the Government and commercial arenas to advance each customer’s unique communication and operational objectives throughout the U.S. and across the globe.

POSITION SUMMARY: Regional Media Analysts play a pivotal role in supporting the Public Affairs process within the Government. This team is essential for providing multilingual monitoring and analysis of Area of Operations (AOR)-specific foreign news sources, delivering timely and contextual insights on current events, and identifying trends on complex foreign affairs issues. Their work impacts public opinion and media sentiment, shaping strategic communication decisions.

The Regional Media Analysts will use their language expertise to provide analysis to leadership and other personnel. Their ability to integrate their regional expertise with linguistic fluency will help ensure that public affairs efforts are appropriately coordinated across Government operations. This position is pending award.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide multilingual monitoring of news and media sources, delivering contextual analysis of significant events in real time.
• Identify and track media trends, focusing on political, economic, cultural, and security issues that influence public opinion and media sentiment.
• Utilize foreign language proficiency and regional expertise to analyze complex issues, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Offer in-depth regional expertise, including knowledge of international relations, U.S. foreign policy, trade, economics, security, and terrorism.
• Advise leadership on the formulation of communication strategies based on media sentiment, regional dynamics, and key influencers.
• Recommend which media personalities and influencers leadership should engage with and assess resulting media coverage from interviews and engagements.
• Draft comprehensive reports on significant regional events, ensuring that they are relevant, timely, and suitable for sharing with senior leaders and subordinate commands.
• Provide continuous analysis and updates on media coverage, tracking how issues evolve over time and how they impact public opinion.
• Provide cultural and language expertise to personnel, including written and oral translation and interpretation services.
• Update the Government’s foreign-language social media platforms with culturally sensitive content that aligns with communication strategies, themes, and messages.
• Make informed recommendations on engagement methods (e.g., platform choice, timing) to ensure that communication strategies resonate with target audiences.
• Provide analysis outside normal working hours during crises or other high-stakes situations.
• Facilitate timely responses during crises, ensuring that communication strategies are adapted to the rapidly changing media landscape.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent, with at least five (5) years of relevant experience in media analysis, regional studies, or related fields.
• Extensive experience in monitoring various forms of media (newspapers, magazines, online news, television broadcasts, social media).
• Must have 3/3/3 or higher proficiency in Reading, Speaking, Listening, and Writing according to the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Data Analysis: Proficiency in organizing, analyzing, and interpreting media-related data, using tools such as Excel, SQL, or media monitoring software.
• Research Skills: Strong ability to conduct in-depth research and synthesize findings into actionable insights.
• Cultural Awareness: Deep understanding of cultural, social, and political dynamics, particularly regarding media consumption patterns and influences.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate media content for bias, credibility, and relevance, identifying emerging trends or shifts in sentiment.
• Networking: Establish and maintain relationships with key media professionals, experts, and government officials to gain valuable insights.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• As required, travel with Government personnel to support on- the-ground media monitoring and analysis during missions.

PAY RANGE:

Pay Range: $75,000-$80,000 per year

Ascensus Global (AGI) pay range and level are general guidelines for this job. Several factors, including education, geographic location, contract labor categories, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, or market data, determine the final salary.

BENEFITS:

Our benefits package includes health and welfare options (medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), short and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, additional voluntary coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and holiday pay.

AGI is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination regardless of their physical/mental disability or veteran status.