Media Analyst (Iranian Media Monitoring)

About Us

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.

The Role

Barbaricum is seeking a seasoned media analyst with targeted experience monitoring Iranian media to provide analysis and briefing support to a State Department mission. This role will support U.S. diplomatic efforts by monitoring, assessing and interpreting prominent narratives in Iranian media to key U.S. government stakeholders.

The selected candidate will independently conduct monitoring, prepare reports, highlight emerging narratives and commentary, and monitor social media for a high-visibility U.S. government agency. This role may require unusual hours, such as overnight work.

Responsibilities

• Provide monitoring and analysis of Iranian media narratives and propaganda aimed at global audiences.
• Prepare briefings of key news, commentary, narratives and trends in Iranian media to be delivered three times per week.
• Carry out targeted monitoring of the coverage of specific narratives, news or themes as requested by the customer.
• Communicate with government personnel and respond to ad-hoc requests.
• Ensure accuracy, organization, and efficiency of workflows and administrative processes.
• Utilize office tools and systems including email, spreadsheets, and document management systems.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to write fluently and concisely in English.
• Strong background in international relations, media, Iranian affairs, or related fields.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard office systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of the structure and functioning of Iranian propaganda.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the DoD or federal missions in the CENTCOM area of responsibility.
• Proficiency in Farsi.
• Experience working for government entities.

All candidates must provide a minimum of two (2) references who can attest to the candidate's background and knowledge of media analysis, international relations and Iranian affairs.