Minimum Qualifications: Detail-oriented with an ability to multitask and manage time effectively Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and produce excellent work with minimal supervision 1-5 years of relevant experience Strong writing and editing abilities Strong research skills, particularly using foreign-language media and social media sources Open-source analysis experience in an academic or professional setting Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; experience using Power BI, PDF editor, and InDesign a plus Literacy in global media landscape Familiarity with the politics, culture, and history of at least one the above-mentioned regions Strong understanding of conflict-affected regions/countries Experience living in, studying, or working on topics related to any of the above-mentioned regions Strong data management and analysis abilities Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work closely (virtually) with primary sources across the world / maintain strong rapport with individuals across various language/cultural barriers. The researcher will gather and analyze data pertinent to the media environment, demographics, and security affairs of these various regions and will be responsible for collecting information from open sources, including regional and other non-English news outlets, social media, blogs, academic literature, local contacts, and other sources.