Freelancer - OSINT / WEBINT / Intelligence Researcher
5 hours ago
The role involves conducting in-depth open-source (OSINT) and web intelligence (WEBINT) research to identify, analyze, and assess a wide range of online threats and harmful activities across platforms. This may include work in Child Safety, focusing on detecting and analyzing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and grooming indicators; Hate Speech and Extremism, involving the tracking of radicalization trends, hate groups, and violent ideologies; Counterterrorism, centered on identifying terrorist propaganda and networks; Organized Crime, which includes investigating illicit trade, fraud, and trafficking operations; and Platform Integrity and Manipulation, aimed at uncovering coordinated inauthentic behavior, influence operations, and misinformation campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct end-to-end intelligence research projects across multiple abuse areas (e.g., hate speech, violent extremism, child safety, platform manipulation, organized crime, fraud, and disinformation).
- Collect, analyze, and contextualize data from a variety of open and closed sources, including social media platforms, chat applications, gaming platforms, forums, and AI tools.
- Apply OSINT/WEBINT methodologies (search, dorking, verification, network mapping, and trend analysis) to identify indicators of online threats and harmful behavior.
- Prepare concise analytical reports and datasets, summarizing key findings, insights, and emerging risks.
- Stay up to date on global online threat trends and evolving tactics across different platforms.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Delivery, Product, and Policy teams) to ensure timely and high-quality outputs.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience conducting online research or intelligence analysis (OSINT/WEBINT, investigations, or Trust & Safety) — required.
- Proven ability to manage and deliver research projects independently, from data collection to reporting — required.
- Fluent or native-level English (both written and spoken) — required.
- Strong analytical and writing skills, with ability to synthesize large volumes of data into clear, actionable insights.
- Familiarity with online platforms and digital ecosystems, including social media, messaging, and content-sharing networks.
- Technical literacy: ability to work with spreadsheets, search operators, data collection tools, and AI-assisted workflows.
- Resilience to sensitive or disturbing content, including exposure to violent, extremist, or sexual materials.
- Additional language skills — an advantage.
- Academic or professional background in international relations, political science, criminology, communication, or related fields — an advantage.
- Experience in one or more domains such as Counterterrorism, Hate Speech, Child Safety, Disinformation, or Organized Crime — an advantage.
Additional Requirements
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proactive mindset, curiosity, and eagerness to learn about new digital ecosystems.
- Team-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
- Capability to maintain professional boundaries and follow data sensitivity and privacy guidelines.
-
Israel ActiveFence Full time ₪40,000 - ₪80,000 per yearActiveFence is looking for a native or fluent Chinese-speaking OSINT/WEBINT Analyst to join our global Threat Intelligence network.You'll help us uncover and analyze emerging risks across the clearnet, darknet, and messaging platforms - focusing on Chinese-language threat actor ecosystems and online safety challenges that impact millions of users...
-
New York, Israel ActiveFence Full time ₪60,000 - ₪80,000 per yearAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly qualified Virology expert, preferably with a Ph.D. in Virology or a related field, to join our team as a freelance consultant. In this role, you will contribute to an innovative project involving Generative AI (GenAI) by creating virology-related prompts and reviewing AI-generated responses to virology-related prompts....
-
New York, Israel ActiveFence Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per yearAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly qualified Chemistry expert, preferably with a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field, to join our team as a freelance consultant. In this role, you will contribute to an innovative project involving Generative AI (GenAI) by creating chemistry-related prompts and reviewing AI-generated responses to chemistry-related...
-
New York, Israel ActiveFence Full time ₪40,000 - ₪80,000 per yearAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly qualified Biology expert, preferably with a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field, to join our team as a freelance consultant. In this role, you will contribute to an innovative project involving Generative AI (GenAI) by creating biology-related prompts and reviewing AI-generated responses. Your expertise will help ensure...
-
Data Automation Analyst
5 hours ago
Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv District, , Israel ActiveFence Full time ₪45,000 - ₪75,000 per yearActiveFence is seeking a creative problem-solver with a hacker's mindset and a passion for Webint. Join ActiveFence's DIsMis Department to build scalable systems that detect malicious and suspicious activity across the internet..ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain automation tools for large-scale data collection and analysis.Develop and manage robust...
-
Senior Violent Extremism Researcher
5 hours ago
London, England, ECM AU, Israel ActiveFence Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per yearActiveFence is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Senior Violent Extremism Researcher. Here, you will play a crucial role in conducting in-depth research on hateful speech & behavior, terrorism, and other extremist activities, contributing to our mission of creating a safer and more inclusive online environment...
-
Organized Crime
2 weeks ago
Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv District, , Israel ActiveFence Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per yearActiveFence is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Organized Crime & Exploitation Team Lead to lead our technological and analytical efforts against organized criminal networks online, spanning human trafficking, sexual exploitation, illegal drugs, and other high-risk abuse areas.In this role, you'll manage a multidisciplinary, multi-abuse-area team of...
-
VP Marketing
5 hours ago
New York, Israel Blockaid Full time $120,000 - $240,000 per yearBlockaid is redefining trust in blockchain through advanced, integrated security. Our on-chain security platform is trusted by leading Web3 companies—including Coinbase, MetaMask, Uniswap, Backpack, Stellar, and others—to detect, understand, and automatically prevent or minimize the impact of fraud, scams, hacks, and financial threats.We are backed by...
-
Research Team Lead
2 weeks ago
Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv District, , Israel ActiveFence Full time ₪80,000 - ₪120,000 per yearActiveFence is seeking a driven and compassionate leader to serve as Research Team Lead - Online Child Safety. In this vital role, you'll oversee a skilled team tackling online child exploitation, including CSAM, grooming, sextortion, trafficking and more. You'll manage workflows, ensure exceptional delivery, and foster a culture of innovation. If you're a...
-
Solution Consultant
2 weeks ago
New York, , Israel NimbleWay Full time $150,000 - $250,000 per yearThe Solution Consultant at Nimble is a strategic technical advisor who bridges customer challenges with transformative solutions. You'll combine technical expertise in APIs, Python, and web data with exceptional business acumen to position Nimble as essential for AI-driven enterprises. Working across the customer lifecycle, from pre-sales discovery through...
