THE PURPOSE OF FBIS

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• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 20, 2012
• Sequence Number: 48
• Publication Date: February 24, 1987
• Content Type: MISC

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Specialists in Foreign Languages, Journalism, Social and Political Sciences,
International Affairs and Area Studies, History, Electrical Engineering,
Science and Technology, Communications and Video, Technical Support
Careers that keep you at the leading edge of
unfolding international events.
FBIS
Foreign Broadcast Information Service
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Zhe purpose
of FBIS
Decisions are based on information.
Good decisions are based on good
information. The purpose of the
Foreign Broadcast Information Serv-
ice FBIS) is to obtain and put into
the hands of senior US ul1cvmakers
the best and most current information
possible on developing .wrld events
and trends. We do this by monitoring
and analyzing public information
from foreign open broa,';ast and
print sources worldwide.
Radio, television, newspapers, and
periodicals are openly broadcast or
published daily in virtualy even
country in the world. A:: this freely
accessible information has potential
value to American policvmakers.
FBIS carefully monitor, much of this
information through high-frequency
receivers, satellite channels, subscrip-
tions, news agencies, wire services,
and foreign data bases. Foreign media
information is selected for translation
and transmission to FBIS headquar-
ters and other US Government read-
ers throughout the world. In Wash-
ington, FBIS language officers select
press items for translation and FBIS
analysts study and process this infor-
mation for further dissemination to
national policymakers and others with
a critical interest in the daily state of
world affairs.
Your work will affect
decisions at the highest
level.
From the President and Cabinet on
down, the FBIS Wire Service, FBIS
Daily Report, and other specialized
publications focusing on specific areas
or events are put to daily use. The
products of the work of FBIS lan-
guage officers, editors, technicians,
and analysts are a vital element in the
nationaclecisionmaking process.
FBIS is an exciting ?ork environ-
ment. Approximately 600,0)0 words
are processed every day, dealing with
the latest and most time-critical in-
formation from all parts of the world.
Emphasis is particularly focused on
events and trends in the Soviet Union,
China, Eastern Europe, and specific
areas of crisis or potential trouble spots
worldwide. As part of FBIS interna-
tional operations, you will be in touch
with the events that make tomorrow's
news, events that may be part of
tomorrow's high-level briefings.
The people of FBIS have
a variety of talents and
backgrounds.
Many disciplines are involved in ful-
filling the important mission of the
Foreign Broadcast Information Serv-
ice. The collection, transmission, and
storage of huge volumes of informa-
tion naturally involve many scientific
and technical disciplines - from
satellite communications and radio
frequency signal analysis to advanced
data base management, as well as
engineering and technical mainte-
nance and supervision of overseas
installations. New technologies and
techniques are constantly being
pursued to speed and streamline our
critical information pipeline. Word
processors and computerized tiles are
widely used. Integrated systemwide
automation is in progress, and a
satellite communications system is
being developed.
Translators, language specialists, ed-
itors, and analysts play crucial roles
in important work with many per-
sonal and professional rewards. For-
eign language officers combine their
linguistic skills with other areas of
expertise such as economics, science
and technology, politics, or military
affairs. Editors and analysts are often
historians, political scientists, jour-
nalists, or specialists in area studies
or international affairs. These profes-
sionals are given the opportunity to
apply their special interests and their
years of study to the always active
arena of international events as they
unfold. Analysts study the most up-
to-the-minute information on their
chosen areas of specialty, and they
are encouraged to add their own
evaluations. Articles written by FBIS
analysts are sent to decision-
makers throughout Washington
and the world.
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Positions are available in a variety of areas.
Information Officer
(Editor)
? Organize and edit a news-type
publication issued five days a week
? Staff a 24-hour wire service which
provides important material to key
Government offices
? Serve overseas on two-year
assignments where you supervise
foreign nationals in the collection,
translation, and dissemination of
foreign media information
Applicants should have good English
skills, a strong professional interest
in foreign affairs, and a willingness
to live and work overseas in a variety
of locations. A bachelor's degree is
required. Majors in English, history,
international relations, area studies,
and journalism are desirable, as is
experience in news writing and edit-
ing or in teaching, supervisory, and
leadership positions.
Language Officer
? Scan foreign-language publications
for critical information needed by
the foreign affairs community
? Have substantive responsibility for
a country, geographic area, or spe-
cialized topic
? Provide translation and other lan-
guage support to offices of the for-
eign affairs community
Applicants must have good English
skills plus strong reading ability in
one or more foreign languages. A
degree in social or political science,
area studies, or international relations
is desirable. For positions that com-
bine language ability with a science
and technology background, a degree
in a relevant field is required. Work is
primarily in the Washington, D.C.,
area.
Analyst
? Interpret news developments and
policy trends in the countries
studied
? Write articles for weekly publica-
tion and for rapid dissemination in
the foreign affairs community
? Produce in-depth analytic studies
and special memoranda responsive
to interests of US policymakers
Applicants should have a graduate
degree or equivalent experience in
area studies or history of key coun-
tries or in international relations.
Ability to read newspaper and jour-
nal materials in the language or lan-
guages of these countries is desirable.
Analysts are expected to produce
cogently written articles or studies,
often against short deadlines, as well
as to conduct longer range research.
Work is primarily in the Washing-
ton, D. C., area.
Engineer
? Plan, design, install, and maintain
foreign and domestic field
installations
? Develop and implement future col-
lection and automation systems and
installations on a worldwide basis
? Exploit emerging technologies to
support the global FBIS mission
Positions range from entry level to
senior system and design engineers.
These positions are at the profes-
sional level and require a bachelor's
degree in electronics or electrical
engineering, computer sciences, or
a closely related scientific field. Areas
of specialty are quite broad, ranging
from analog devices such as receiver
complexes and satellite earth termi-
nals to digital communication sys-
tems, plus office and large-scale
automation installations.
Work is in the Washington, D.C., area
and virtually every part of the world.
Overseas assignments can be for a two-
year tour or more briefly for the com-
pletion of a special project.
Engineering technician positions are
also available and require extensive
practical experience or a two-year
degree in electronics. These posi-
tions also have overseas assign-
ment possibilities.
Video Coordinators,
Technicians, Engineers
? Operate and maintain video studio
equipment and TV satellite receiver
equipment
? Edit videotape from foreign TV,
adding titles and narration, to pro-
duce briefing tapes; manage TV
collection, distribution, and tape
editing
Radio and Satellite
Transmission Specialists
? Identify and catalog public trans-
missions on all radio bands, TV,
radioteletype, and satellite
transmissions
? Solve radio reception problems and
provide reports to help planning,
using research skills, and conduct-
ing radio frequency surveys
Military signals specialists, ham radio
operators, "I)X" listeners, satellite
TV experimenters, and even general-
ists with an interest in foreign coun-
tries and in technical equipment -
all these have been successful in this
field. The work is partly overseas.
Communications
? Career opportunities are also avail-
able in data communications. Mu-
itarv or comparable experience is .
desirable.
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It's a career to
grow in.
FBIS offers a broad range of career
opportunities in an atmosphere that
contains elements of newsroom, for-
eign service, and academic environ-
ments. Editors serve overseas in
bureaus on four continents. People
with an aptitude for and love of lan-
guages have excellent opportunities to
perfect and broaden their skills and to
apply them in a wide variety of sub-
stantive areas. Analysts pursue their
specialties in an environment that
encourages creativity while insisting
on methodological rigor and cogent
uses of evidence.
For language officers and analysts
there are periodic opportunities for
travel to attend domestic conferences
or training courses. There are also
opportunities for foreign travel,
depending on geographic area of
assigned responsibility and on opera-
tional needs. Editors, engineers, and
radio frequency analysts accept regu-
lar foreign tours as part of their nor-
mal career pattern.
All applicants must be citizens of the
United States.
Training Opportunities.
In order to maintain the highest
standards of excellence while meeting
the specialized requirements of the
office, both on-the-job and formalized
classroom training are available. Em-
ployees are encouraged to choose
from a variety of operational, technical,
and managerial courses in order to
prepare themselves for progressively
more responsible, career-enhancing
assignments. Training is provided both
internally and through the use of inde-
pendent academic institutions.
Advancement
Opportunities.
There are many factors that help
promote your personal and profes-
sional advancement. Promotions are
competitive and based on accom-
plishments. Your professional
advancement is also enhanced by
working on important projects in the
forefront of your particular field of
interest. You will associate with senior
experts in your field, not only at
FBIS but also at other Government
agencies and at universities.
Here's how you can learn
more about a career and
apply for a position with
the Foreign Broadcast
Information Service.
Because we are an affiliated office of
the Central Intelligence Agency, we
must conduct a security investigation
on each applicant.
For further details, write to:
Foreign Broadcast Information Service
P.O. Box 2604
Washington, D.C. 20013
Enclose a resume of your education
and work experience and request pre-
liminary application forms.
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