Disinformation Researcher

ActiveFence’s Disinformation Research team investigates global influence operations, dis- and misinformation, and emerging online harms. We are looking for a Dis- and Misinformation Researcher to help us expand and maintain our growing disinformation database, integrate insights from external research sources, and support cross-discipline analytical efforts across the team. The role involves combining traditional research and geopolitical analysis with data-driven workflows and light automation. This is a unique opportunity for a researcher who is analytical, curious, and independent - someone who thrives at the intersection of data, geopolitics, and information integrity.What You’ll DoMaintain and expand ActiveFence’s disinformation database, ensuring structured and high-quality data collection from reliable sources.Track, evaluate, and organize research and intelligence reports related to dis- and misinformation, influence operations, and emerging online threats.Lead and collaborate on cross-disciplinary research efforts, working closely with analysts, data specialists, and subject-matter experts.Produce clear, well-written research briefs and presentations, highlighting key insights for internal and external audiences.Contribute to the development of data- and automation-driven research workflows to improve efficiency and scalability.Requirements:Who You AreAt least BA education in Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, or a related field.At least two years of full-time work experience in research, analysis, or intelligence.Possess native or near-native fluency in English, with excellent writing and storytelling skills.Demonstrate a strong understanding of geopolitics, disinformation, and online influence operationsOrganized, independent, and comfortable managing multiple projects at once.Comfortable using digital tools and learning lightweight automation or data workflows.Bonus Points ForProficiency in Russian, Chinese, Spanish, French, Arabic or FarsiExperience with open-source intelligence (OSINT) or analytical research tools.Experience producing data-driven infographics or visual analytical outputs.About ActiveFence:ActiveFence is the leading provider of security and safety solutions for online experiences, safeguarding more than 3 billion users, top foundation models, and the world’s largest enterprises and tech platforms every day.As a trusted ally to major technology firms and Fortune 500 brands that build user-generated and GenAI products, ActiveFence empowers security, AI, and policy teams with low-latency Real-Time Guardrails and a continuous Red Teaming program that pressure-tests systems with adversarial prompts and emerging threat techniques. Powered by deep threat intelligence, unmatched harmful-content detection, and coverage of 117+ languages, ActiveFence enables organizations to deliver engaging and trustworthy experiences at global scale while operating safely and responsibly across all threat landscapes.