Senior Analyst in the field of strategic communication and malign information influence

LetsData is looking for a Senior Analyst in the field of strategic communication and malign information influence

We seek an open-minded, curious, and skilful professional to provide monitoring, research, and analytical support to the LetsData team leveraging AI to anticipate communication risks and opportunities in the face of ill-intended information influence.

Starting Date: as soon as possible but not later than June.

Location: Remote; EU time zones

LetsData is at the forefront of addressing challenges related to strategic communication and malign information influence. As we continue to expand, we seek a Senior Analyst who is open-minded, curious, and highly skilled. This individual will be crucial in monitoring, researching, and analyzing the evolving landscape of media discourse and malign information operations across online media and social networks. This position offers significant career growth opportunities, potentially evolving into an executive-level role as the company grows.

Role Description:

• Lead Analytical Production: Play a leading role in producing analytical products using cutting-edge technology, informing clients about critical developments in the information space. This includes analyzing data and extracting insights to drive informed decisions.
• Oversee Analytical Quality: Ensure the highest quality of analytical outputs by evaluating reports, alerts, and analyses. Maintain and improve quality control processes to uphold LetsData’s standards and meet client expectations.
• Methodological Innovation: Develop and refine methodologies for product R&D and daily analytical tasks. Implement advanced methodologies for LetsData technologies to counteract malign information influences effectively.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent LetsData at meetings with senior stakeholders, public events, and media appearances.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor junior analysts, promoting a collaborative and productive work environment.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Political Science, Communications, or related fields.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years in roles focused on data analysis, media and social media monitoring with a proven track record in leading analytical projects.
• Technical Skills: Understanding the logic of LLM and generative AI; expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Flourish.
• Knowledge Requirements: Deep understanding of disinformation tactics, strategic communication, and influence operations. Familiar with current research applicable to social media analytics.
• Leadership and Communication Skills: Proven leadership of interdisciplinary teams, excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and additional languages a plus.
• Personal Attributes: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, adaptable to new technologies, excellent organizational skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel for conferences and meetings.
• Ability to effectively represent LetsData in various settings.

Overall, using AI to analyze modern information space is quite exciting; thus, an open mind, passion for discovery and a desire to learn are what we are looking for.

Contacts:

If you are interested in joining LetsData on its mission to protect companies and governments from malign information campaigns, please submit your application (short cover letter and CV) in English with the amount of your expected compensation to [відгукнутися]

Please send your application as soon as possible, but no later than 10.05.2024, as we will review applicants on a rolling basis.