Arabic Quality Analyst & Researcher
Min.
Experience: 3
Years Experience
Who we are:
We are Dataminr, the leading company that turns social media into real-time, actionable alerts. Our ability to find and deliver information faster than any traditional source has completely revolutionized how critical, relevant and actionable information reaches the news, finance, public sector and corporate security industries.
We are one of the most exciting companies to work for and have been referred to as the super tool of journalists and hedge funds while also receiving numerous accolades from professionals in both the corporate security area and public sector. We've been named to CNBC's Disruptor 50 list in 2014 and 2016, the Forbes FinTech 50 list in 2016, added to the AlwaysOn Global 250 Top Private Companies list and received an invitation to speak at the World Economic Forum.
Headquartered in New York City and nearing 200 employees, Dataminr provides a challenging and dynamic environment where everyone feels that they have the freedom to be innovative, impactful and influential. Our culture promotes team interaction, work-life balance and the sharing of information and ideas because it empowers us to do our best work and have fun.
Who you are:
You are a highly motivated individual who is excited about taking your passion for news to a growing technology start up. You are a team player and thrive in a fast paced, newsroom atmosphere where you can you utilize your fluency in Arabic and be our in house expert on the propagation of media across the Middle East. In this role you will have your finger on the pulse of what moves Dataminr.
Responsibilities:
Serve as a subject matter expert on Middle Eastern conflict, news and developments
Create white papers and presentations to educate internal team
Utilize your strong background in journalism, Middle Eastern studies and Arabic language to monitor and analyze the quality of our data feeds and signals
Conduct both qualitative and technical research to assess new product features and provide feedback to engineering and product teams
QA software and identify any issues to elevate to our product and engineering teams
Liaise with Sales and Marketing teams to provide technical assessments as required
Desired Skills &
Experience:
Bachelors degree required; concentration in in journalism, Arabic studies, terrorism/conflict issues, Middle Eastern Studies or closely related field strongly preferred
Primary Language: Arabic (Native-level fluency preferred)
Fluency in English required
1-5 years' experience covering spot news at a news organization focused on the Middle East or prior experience in the government or military
Ability to monitor and analyze data quickly in both Arabic and English
Demonstrated expertise and a passion for technology, social media (specifically Twitter) and following world news and current events
Technical knowledge of APIs and Data Analytics is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivation and an ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Our offering of competitive benefits and perks include:
Company paid benefits for employees and their dependents, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Generous leave
Daily catered lunch with bi-monthly company dinner outings
Snack area with refrigerated beverages
and this is just to name a few!
Dataminr is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Individuals seeking employment at Dataminr are considered without regards to race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status.
Posted on June 1st, 2017 active through October 1st, 2017.
Salary commensurate with experience beginning at 40k GBP.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Experience: 3
Years Experience
Who we are:
We are Dataminr, the leading company that turns social media into real-time, actionable alerts. Our ability to find and deliver information faster than any traditional source has completely revolutionized how critical, relevant and actionable information reaches the news, finance, public sector and corporate security industries.
We are one of the most exciting companies to work for and have been referred to as the super tool of journalists and hedge funds while also receiving numerous accolades from professionals in both the corporate security area and public sector. We've been named to CNBC's Disruptor 50 list in 2014 and 2016, the Forbes FinTech 50 list in 2016, added to the AlwaysOn Global 250 Top Private Companies list and received an invitation to speak at the World Economic Forum.
Headquartered in New York City and nearing 200 employees, Dataminr provides a challenging and dynamic environment where everyone feels that they have the freedom to be innovative, impactful and influential. Our culture promotes team interaction, work-life balance and the sharing of information and ideas because it empowers us to do our best work and have fun.
Who you are:
You are a highly motivated individual who is excited about taking your passion for news to a growing technology start up. You are a team player and thrive in a fast paced, newsroom atmosphere where you can you utilize your fluency in Arabic and be our in house expert on the propagation of media across the Middle East. In this role you will have your finger on the pulse of what moves Dataminr.
Responsibilities:
Serve as a subject matter expert on Middle Eastern conflict, news and developments
Create white papers and presentations to educate internal team
Utilize your strong background in journalism, Middle Eastern studies and Arabic language to monitor and analyze the quality of our data feeds and signals
Conduct both qualitative and technical research to assess new product features and provide feedback to engineering and product teams
QA software and identify any issues to elevate to our product and engineering teams
Liaise with Sales and Marketing teams to provide technical assessments as required
Desired Skills &
Experience:
Bachelors degree required; concentration in in journalism, Arabic studies, terrorism/conflict issues, Middle Eastern Studies or closely related field strongly preferred
Primary Language: Arabic (Native-level fluency preferred)
Fluency in English required
1-5 years' experience covering spot news at a news organization focused on the Middle East or prior experience in the government or military
Ability to monitor and analyze data quickly in both Arabic and English
Demonstrated expertise and a passion for technology, social media (specifically Twitter) and following world news and current events
Technical knowledge of APIs and Data Analytics is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivation and an ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Our offering of competitive benefits and perks include:
Company paid benefits for employees and their dependents, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Generous leave
Daily catered lunch with bi-monthly company dinner outings
Snack area with refrigerated beverages
and this is just to name a few!
Dataminr is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Individuals seeking employment at Dataminr are considered without regards to race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status.
Posted on June 1st, 2017 active through October 1st, 2017.
Salary commensurate with experience beginning at 40k GBP.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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