First Solar · 2 days ago
Lead- Media and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $89K/yr
2+ years expFirst Solar is a leading solar energy company, and they are seeking a Lead in Media and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) to support their public affairs strategy. The role involves monitoring critical developments, synthesizing information into cohesive narratives, and collaborating across functions to enhance situational awareness.
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Responsibilities
Actively monitor global news, policy developments, industry data, and geopolitical trends to identify emerging risks and opportunities
Gather and analyze open-source intelligence to support enterprise-wide situational awareness
Draft and edit media materials, executive talking points, and briefing documents
Support the execution of media relations strategies, including media monitoring and engagement tracking
Use AI tools to enhance research, content creation, and situational analysis
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of messaging and intelligence outputs
Maintain awareness of brand reputation and media narratives relevant to First Solar
Contribute to internal reporting and executive summaries on key developments
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, International Relations, Political Science, Journalism, or a related field
Fluency in English
2–3 years of experience in media relations, intelligence analysis, or strategic communications
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights
Demonstrated interest in news, policy, and geopolitics
Experience with media monitoring and OSINT tools
Proficiency in AI tools for research and content development
Strong situational awareness and critical thinking skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Experience creating content for executive and policy communications
Preferred
Experience in fast-paced, high-stakes environments preferred
Working knowledge of Putonghua/Mandarin is a bonus
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (57)
2024 (34)
2023 (19)
2022 (15)
2021 (7)
2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
Recent News
2026-01-07
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