Arabic Media Analyst (Independent Contractor) Job at SOS International LLC, Reston, VA

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  • SOS International LLC
  • Reston, VA

Job Description

Overview:

Exovera,  an SOS International LLC (SOSi) company, is  seeking   an   Arabic Media  Analyst to join our team. Exovera provides a range of international media monitoring  an d  an alysis/ an alytics services for public  an d private customers. The winning candidate will be fluent in  Arabic   an d will be  an outstanding writer in English.  The  analyst must have  an   an alytic mind  an d a sophisticated understanding of local  an d regional current events. We are looking for some proven experience in high-pace fields such as international affairs/development, journalism, strategic communications, intelligence, political consulting,  an d the like.   Familiarity with Iraq  an d the surrounding region is strongly preferred. Experience with social media, information technology,  an alytics,  an d additional language fluency are also advantages. 

 

The  Arabic Media  Analyst is part of a 24/7 operation  an d must be able to work on  an unconventional  an d variable shift schedule, which may include overnight  an d weekend shifts. Shift work will include  an alyzing local, regional,  an d international print, broadcast,  an d social media sources. 

Responsibilities:
  • Monitors  Arabic -language print  an d broadcast  news media sources  an d selects content according to ongoing  an d emerging customer requirements 
  • Writes succinct synopses  an d  an alytic overviews in professional English highlighting  an d assessing key information 
  • Contributes original  an alysis pieces on  Arabic media content  an d coverage 
  • Interacts with a range of online tools, including media aggregators, social media applications, computer  an alysis systems  an d databases (training provided) 
  • Responds to customer inquiries  an d correspondence 
Qualifications:
  • Post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline such as International Relations, Political Science, History, Sociology, or related field, or  an undergraduate degree with significant additional directly applicable experience  
  • Strong interest  an d knowledge of regional  an d global current events 
  • Native fluency or near native fluency in Modern Standard  Arabic ( an d ideally, colloquial Iraqi dialect) is required 
  • Additional fluency in Kurdish is strongly preferred 
  • Proven skill  an d experience (at least 2 years) in professional English-language writing  an d sophisticated  an alysis 
  • Ability to quickly process  an d organize large amounts of information  an d identify  an d assess items of greatest importance 
  • Relevant monitoring  an d  an alysis experience,  an d skill at objective writing
  • Comfort  an d experience managing information in a fast-paced environment 
  • Strong organizational skills  an d attention to detail 
  • Demonstrated comfort with information technology  an d multimedia software, including publishing  an d  an alytics tools 
  • Maturity, honesty,  an d integrity 
  • Ability/flexibility  an d temperament to work on a shift schedule, occasionally on short notice 
Working Conditions:
  • A remote opportunity that offers flexibility in exchange for your commitment, adaptability and willingness to work some non-traditional hours
  • Working conditions are normal for an office environment
  • Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment

Job Tags

Part time, For contractors, Local area, Shift work, Weekend work,

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