Lead- Media and Open-Source Intelligence

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. 

Basic Job Functions:

The Lead, Media and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) is responsible for supporting First Solar's public affairs strategy. This role plays a critical part in enhancing situational awareness, monitoring critical developments, and synthesizing disparate information into cohesive narratives that inform the company's positions, strategic decision-making, and executive communications.

The ideal candidate will be curious, detailed-oriented, and analytical. They will have a keen interest in policy, international relations, and geopolitics, and thrive on connecting dots across news, data, policy, and global events. They will be capable of drafting high-quality content for executive audiences and collaborating effectively across functions. They should also be digitally fluent and comfortable using AI tools to enhance research, analysis, and content development.

The associate will:

• Apply intellectual horsepower to both problem solving and leveraging opportunities.
• 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.
• Be adept at independently managing multiple stakeholders and internal customers.
• Bring to the table a high level of attention to detail, modeling strategic thought and execution excellence.
• Embrace First Solar's principles and its values of accountability, agility, and collaboration.
• Exemplify creative thinking and disciplined execution.
• Fully subscribe to the company's vision and mission, delivering results with a strong sense of purpose.
• Independently identify opportunities, secure buy-in, and deliver results.
• Rapidly develop an understanding of the company and its operating environment that is both broad and deep.

Education/Experience:

• 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.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-stakes environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of Putonghua/Mandarin is a bonus.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• 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.

Essential 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.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to Director of Global Brand, Corporate, and Marketing Communications. 

Travel:

• 10% - 20% 

Estimated Salary Range:

• $62,500-$89,000 Annually.

US Physical Requirements:

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.