Job Title: OSINT Lab Lead Department: Intelligence & Investigations Location: On-site (Mumbai, Goregaon office) Reports To: COO Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical OSINT Lab Lead to head our Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) operations. This is a strategic leadership role at the intersection of journalism, data intelligence, and digital investigations. The OSINT Lab Lead will drive the collection, verification, and analysis of open-source information to support investigative reporting, public interest research, and narrative monitoring. Key Responsibilities: • Lead OSINT Operations: Build and manage a high-performing OSINT team specializing in digital investigations, geolocation, metadata analysis, and real-time monitoring. • Investigative Research & Analysis: Oversee the identification, collection, and validation of publicly available data (social media, forums, government databases, satellite imagery, etc.) to generate actionable insights. • Verification & Fact-Checking: Develop protocols for content verification—images, videos, user-generated content—and coordinate with editorial and research teams to ensure accuracy. • Tool Development & Integration: Recommend and deploy OSINT tools, platforms, and automation solutions to enhance the lab’s efficiency and output quality. • Training & Knowledge Sharing: Conduct internal workshops and training sessions on OSINT techniques, digital hygiene, and verification methodologies for journalists and analysts. • Strategic Intelligence & Reporting: Produce detailed reports, threat assessments, and narrative maps for political, social, or election-related developments across regions. • Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with editorial, consultancy, legal, and data science teams to support multi-disciplinary projects. Key Qualifications: • 4-5 years of experience in investigative journalism, threat intelligence, digital forensics, IT or a related field. • Proven expertise in OSINT tools and techniques (e.g., Meltwater, HootSuite, Innsight, Google Earth, Exif tools, etc.). • Strong understanding of digital ecosystems, disinformation tactics, and verification processes. • Exceptional analytical and written communication skills. • Demonstrated experience managing teams and coordinating across verticals. • Experience with scripting, APIs, or data visualization tools is a plus. Who You Are: • A detail-oriented investigator with a deep curiosity for how information moves and morphs online. • A strategic thinker with a journalist’s instinct and an analyst’s discipline. • Passionate about truth, transparency, and the responsible use of public data. Compensation: Commensurate with Industry Show more Show less