Regional Media Analyst – Mandarin

The Red Gate Group is seeking a Regional Media Analyst with Mandarin language expertise to support the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Public Affairs Directorate (CCPA). This role is critical to shaping how CENTCOM understands responds to and engages with regional and global audiences across the Area of Responsibility (AOR).

As a member of the Regional Media Analyst Team you will provide multilingual media monitoring real-time analysis and strategic insight to CCPA leadership Strategic Communication Planners Media Operations Analysts and Assessment Analysts. Your ability to integrate linguistic fluency regional expertise and media analysis will directly inform senior leader decision-making and ensure public affairs efforts are synchronized with CENTCOM operations and strategic objectives.

Mission Context

CCPA serves as the principal advisor to the CENTCOM Commander on all internal and external communication strategies. The directorate ensures the American public and key regional audiences remain informed about CENTCOM operations that defeat adversaries promote regional stability and protect U.S. interests throughout the CENTCOM AOR.

The Regional Media Analyst Team plays a pivotal role in this mission by delivering timely culturally informed analysis of foreign-language media assessing sentiment identifying emerging narratives and tracking how public opinion evolves across complex operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

Media Monitoring & Analysis

• Conduct multilingual monitoring of foreign news broadcast and social media sources across the CENTCOM AOR.

• Provide real-time contextual analysis of significant regional events crises and emerging narratives.

• Identify track and assess media trends related to political economic cultural and security issues that influence public opinion.

• Analyze how media coverage evolves over time and assess its impact on regional perceptions of U.S. and coalition activities.

Regional & Linguistic Expertise

• Apply Mandarin language proficiency and regional expertise to analyze complex foreign affairs issues with accuracy and cultural nuance.

• Provide in-depth regional insight on international relations U.S. foreign policy trade economics security and terrorism as they relate to the CENTCOM AOR.

• Ensure all analysis reflects a deep understanding of regional media ecosystems information environments and influence dynamics.

Strategic Communications Support

• Advise CCPA leadership and communication planners on media sentiment key narratives and influential voices shaping regional discourse.

• Recommend media personalities outlets and influencers for potential engagement.

• Assess and report on media coverage resulting from interviews engagements and public affairs activities.

• Draft clear concise and actionable reports suitable for CENTCOM senior leaders and subordinate commands.

Digital Engagement & Reporting

• Update CENTCOM foreign-language social media platforms with culturally appropriate content aligned to command themes and messages.

• Recommend optimal engagement methods including platform selection and timing to maximize audience resonance.

• Develop recurring and ad hoc media products briefs and summaries in support of CCPA priorities.

Operational Support

• Accompany CCPA staff during travel within the CENTCOM AOR or other locations providing on-the-ground media monitoring and analytical support.

• Support urgent or unforeseen events including crisis response by providing analysis outside normal working hours as required.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent with 5 years of relevant experience in media analysis regional studies intelligence support or related fields.

• Extensive experience monitoring and analyzing:

  • Foreign-language newspapers and magazines

  • Online news platforms

  • Television and broadcast media

  • Social media and digital information environments

• Mandarin language proficiency at ILR 3/3/3 or higher in Reading Listening Speaking and Writing (or equivalent rating system).

• Strong analytical writing skills with the ability to brief senior leaders clearly and concisely.

Desired Qualifications

• Data Analysis Skills: Experience organizing analyzing and interpreting media-related data using tools such as Excel SQL or media monitoring platforms.

• Cultural Awareness: Deep understanding of cultural social and political dynamics within the CENTCOM AOR particularly as they relate to media consumption and influence.

• Experience supporting strategic communications public affairs information operations or influence activities.

• Experience working in high-tempo operational environments requiring rapid analysis and responsiveness.

Additional Information :

The Red Gate Group Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law. Know Your Rights

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time