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Why This Role Matters

The Washington Post is seeking a Senior Space Analyst to expand its coverage of the rapidly evolving space industry through original analysis, written content, briefings, and live events.

This independent contractor will provide expert analysis that helps audiences understand important developments, trends, and issues shaping the space industry. The engagement will initially focus on written analysis and will expand to include video briefings, live-event participation and moderation, and support for WP Intelligence's growing membership community.

This role supports WP Intelligence's expansion into space coverage, a growing area of focus with opportunities across content, events, sponsorships, and membership.

What Motivates You

• You are deeply curious about the rapidly evolving space industry and enjoy helping audiences understand the developments shaping its future.
• You enjoy turning complex industry developments into clear, insightful, and engaging analysis.
• You are energized by identifying important trends and producing original perspectives that help audiences make sense of a fast-changing industry.
• You enjoy sharing expertise across multiple formats, including written analysis, video briefings, and live conversations.
• You are comfortable engaging directly with industry leaders and audiences and contributing to thoughtful, informed discussions.
• You enjoy helping build new areas of coverage and contributing your expertise to a growing content and membership offering.

How You'll Support the Mission

• Produce original written analysis of significant developments, trends, and issues affecting the space industry.
• Identify timely and consequential topics that strengthen WP Intelligence's space coverage and provide value to its audience.
• Produce one written piece per month through the end of 2026, expanding to two pieces per month during the second phase of the engagement.
• Host occasional video briefings that provide audiences with timely analysis and context on developments across the space industry.
• Participate in and moderate in-person events, bringing subject-matter expertise and informed analysis to live conversations.
• Engage with industry participants and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen WP Intelligence's understanding of the space sector and inform its coverage.
• Support the development of WP Intelligence's space-focused membership community by making introductions to potential council members in partnership with the revenue team.
• Collaborate with WP Intelligence colleagues to support the growth of space coverage across analysis, briefings, events, and membership initiatives.

The Skills and Experience You Bring

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of the space industry and the major developments, organizations, and trends shaping the sector.
• Experience researching, writing, or producing analysis on complex industry, policy, business, technology, or related subjects.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex developments into clear and compelling insights for an informed audience.
• Ability to identify timely, consequential topics and develop original analysis around emerging industry developments.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate analysis effectively in video briefings and live-event settings.
• Comfort participating in and moderating discussions with industry leaders, experts, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and consistently deliver high-quality analysis against agreed-upon deadlines.
• Strong professional relationship-building skills and comfort making relevant industry introductions in support of WP Intelligence's membership initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with editorial, events, membership, and revenue partners while maintaining sound judgment and credibility.

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