Demetrios Giannakaris
Freelance Editor
Athens,I
Summary
Detail-oriented intelligence professional with expertise in collecting, processing, and evaluating information. Strategic and organized, with strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. Proficient in analyzing data to assess personnel, risks, and field operations. Brings extensive academic knowledge and research capabilities in intelligence, security, conflict, international relations, and geopolitics. Experienced in editorial roles, including editing intelligence reports, online articles, academic journal submissions, and collaborating with academics and students on scholarly works, ensuring clarity and precision across diverse subjects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Contributing Editor
Hellenic News Of America
2 2021 - Current
- Utilize research, writing, and editing skills to produce captivating content related to politics, culture, and international relations of the EU/ Mediterranean region for local and international subscribers.
- Brainstorm with publishers to develop and optimize online and print strategies to maximize coverage, and subscriptions
Senior Intelligence Editor
The Counterterrorism Group
1 2022 - 12.2022
- Leading a team of editors in drafting, reviewing, and editing analytical reports focusing on terrorism and relevant security threats ensuring quality analysis and publication standards
- Collaborate with intelligence analysts in producing time critical threat assessments, security briefs, and flash alerts relating to illicit finance, cyber security, extremism, and international security.
- Responsible for final quality control evaluation, publication, and delivery of intelligence products to public and clients.
- Train incoming intelligence analysts and editors in intelligence collection, analysis, report writing, and adherence to company standards and protocol.
W.A.T.C.H./GSOC Officer
The Counterterrorism Group
9 2021 - 12.2022
- Utilize OSINT tools and data platforms to monitor, track and analyze global security risks, political and economic trends, natural disasters, and biohazards to assess threats to client operations, assets, and personnel.
- Research and synthesize data on global security threats for Daily Threat Analysis Report (DTAR) to assist in production of intelligence and threat assessment reports and briefings.
- Analyze global and region specific political trends, developments, and conflicts based on geographies to support Global Security Operations Center's location-specific intelligence.
Intelligence Editor
The Counterterrorism Group
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Draft, review, and edit analytical reports focusing on terrorism, crime, and relevant security threats ensuring quality analysis and publication standards.
- Evaluate data from various intelligence teams to ensure information is factual, properly sourced, and effectively communicated to clients.
- Review intelligence reports for grammar, style, and effective communication to audiences/clients in security, intelligence, military, and government industries.
- Conduct research and gather intelligence using Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) to edit reports identifying and analyzing global and regional terrorist threats.
Guest Lecturer
University Of Bari Aldo Moro
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Graduate Level Guest Lecturer in Constructivist International Relations Theory, Geopolitics, and Conflict Studies
Copy Editor
Strife Blog & Journal
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style.
- Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and internal and external style guides.
Development & Technological Innovation Team Member
Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
06.2019 - 10.2019
- European Projects Unit - Adriatic-Ionian
- Interreg Europe - European Regional Development Fund
- EU Public Policy & Strategy | Smart & Sustainable Innovation
Education
Master of Arts - MA - International Relations And Contemporary War
King's College London
London, United Kingdom 09.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - MA - Philosophy, Politics, And Economics (Cum Laude)
University of Bari Aldo Moro
Bari, Italy 08.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - BS - Biological Sciences
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 10.2009 - 06.2014
Skills
Professional Writing & Editing
Collaborative Teamwork
International Threat Detection
Intelligence Products
Counterterrorism Intelligence
Briefing Preparation
Employee Training
Verbal, Interpersonal, and Written Communication
Quality Assurance Controls
OSINT
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Modern Greek
Proficient
C2
Italian
Upper intermediate
B2
Turkish
Elementary
A2
Relevant Coursework
Intelligence in War and Peace | Insurgency & Counterinsurgency | International Relations & Contemporary War | Geopolitics of Euro-Med Region | Middle Eastern Security | European Migrations, Borders, & Human Rights | Int. Law & Political Relations of Euro-Med Region
Publications
Intelligence Analysis and Security Reports
- List Available Upon Request
Academic Publications
- List Available Upon Request
Online Article Publications
- List Available Upon Request
Editor Publications
- List Available Upon Request
Software
Microsoft Suite
Google Workspace
Recorded Future
Research Interests & Hobbies
Research Interests
- Intelligence in Conflict | Terrorism and Counterterrorism | International Security | Ethno-Nationalism | Diaspora Politics | Euro-Mediterranean Studies | Cyber Security | Strategic Foreign Policy | Soft Power Theory
Volunteer Work
- VP & Awarded Folklore and Dance Instructor, Pontian Society Akritai (2010-2018)
- English-Italian-Greek Language Tutor (2018-Present)
- Writing & Editing "Cosmos Philly" News (2015-2021)
- Youth English Language Instructor Global Volunteers - Crete (2017)
- Volunteer Lankenau Hospital Intensive Care Unit (2012-2015)
Timeline
Guest Lecturer
University Of Bari Aldo Moro
02.2022 - 06.2022
Copy Editor
Strife Blog & Journal
10.2021 - 10.2022
Intelligence Editor
The Counterterrorism Group
09.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - MA - International Relations And Contemporary War
King's College London
09.2021 - Current
Development & Technological Innovation Team Member
Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
06.2019 - 10.2019
Master of Arts - MA - Philosophy, Politics, And Economics (Cum Laude)
University of Bari Aldo Moro
08.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - BS - Biological Sciences
Drexel University
10.2009 - 06.2014
Contributing Editor
Hellenic News Of America
2 2021 - Current
Senior Intelligence Editor
The Counterterrorism Group
1 2022 - 12.2022
W.A.T.C.H./GSOC Officer
The Counterterrorism Group
9 2021 - 12.2022
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