Lead- Media and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Description

• Contribute to internal reporting and executive summaries on key developments.
• Draft and edit media materials, executive talking points, and briefing documents.
• Actively monitor global news, policy developments, industry data, and geopolitical trends to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Support the execution of media relations strategies, including media monitoring and engagement tracking.
• Maintain awareness of brand reputation and media narratives relevant to First Solar.
• Gather and analyze open-source intelligence to support enterprise-wide situational awareness.
• Independently identify opportunities, secure buy-in, and deliver results.
• Bring to the table a high level of attention to detail, modeling strategic thought and execution excellence.
• Use AI tools to enhance research, content creation, and situational analysis.
• Apply intellectual horsepower to both problem solving and leveraging opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of messaging and intelligence outputs.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in news, policy, and geopolitics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong situational awareness and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with media monitoring and OSINT tools.
• Working knowledge of Putonghua/Mandarin is a bonus.
• Be highly motivated, effectively combining passion for the company’s mission and for the role, with the ability to persevere in the face of challenges and ambiguity.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Fully subscribe to the company’s vision and mission, delivering results with a strong sense of purpose.
• Be adept at independently managing multiple stakeholders and internal customers.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, International Relations, Political Science, Journalism, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in media relations, intelligence analysis, or strategic communications.
• Exemplify creative thinking and disciplined execution.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-stakes environments preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in AI tools for research and content development.
• Experience creating content for executive and policy communications.
• 10% - 20%
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.

Benefits

• $61,000-$87,000 Annually.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance