Department: MPA Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Role Description: Reports to the Director of Content Protection, EMEA

ROLE DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Contribute to the development and execution of the Global Content Protection strategy, supporting the protection of members’ content through the identification and disruption of high-impact illicit operations.
2. Conduct Internet investigations in collaboration with regional Content Protection teams, developing and executing investigative strategies to identify entities involved in the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted content.
3. Support criminal referral strategies in partnership with the Content Protection Legal, Enforcement & Operations, Government Affairs, Policy, and Communications teams.
4. Research, analyze, and present comprehensive reports (both orally and in writing) on online piracy trends, including IPTV networks, streaming services, cyberlockers, linking sites, and other forms of digital content infringement, for management, member companies, legal teams, and external stakeholders, including law enforcement.
5. Depending on the profile of the successful candidate, lead on or provide technical and investigative support to internal teams and external partners on Internet investigations, online piracy services, and the broader technical ecosystem of digital content infringement.

1. Monitor emerging piracy trends, technologies, and techniques to support proactive content protection initiatives.
2. Depending on the profile of the successful candidate, provide guidance and support to peers within the team.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Technical skills

You have:

1. A bachelor’s degree in computer science (or equivalent) or equivalent relevant professional experience.
2. At least 4 years of hands-on experience investigating Internet-based services, including IPTV networks, illicit streaming devices (ISDs), social media streams, web-based streaming sites, cyberlockers, linking sites, and other online piracy services.
3. Strong Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) skills.
4. Working knowledge of basic investigative tools such as WHOIS, reverse DNS lookups, traceroute, and packet capture analysis.
5. A good understanding of TCP/IP, Internet routing, HTTP(S), DNS, and the technical infrastructure of the Internet.
6. Knowledge of the relationships between ISPs, domain names, IP addresses, hosting providers, WHOIS data, and Internet governance.
7. A strong understanding of the film, television, streaming, and broader audiovisual ecosystem, including anti-piracy technologies and copyright infringement issues.
8. Experience in IT security or additional specialized internet investigations field (e.g. crytpo) is a plus.
9. You are proficient with Microsoft Office, and technical visualization and investigative tools such as Microsoft Visio and Maltego.

You are able to:

1. Produce clear, concise, and well-structured correspondence, investigative reports, and technical documentation – in English.
2. Present complex technical findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
3. Communicate confidently with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.

Professional Skills

You demonstrate:

1. Strong analytical thinking and investigative curiosity.
2. Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
3. Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to evolving challenges.
4. The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional and international teams.
5. The highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and discretion, with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
6. The ability to work effectively as part of a team, combined with an open and adaptable mindset.
7. Eagerness to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Languages

1. Fluency in English is required (office language).
2. Additional language skills are considered an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER:

1. Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with the level of experience and background of the successful candidate.
2. Training opportunities.

The two positions are full-time and based in Brussels, Belgium.

How to apply

Please send your CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for this role to CPCareers@motionpictures.org with ” Internet Investigator, EMEA” included in the subject line.

Due to volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 20 September 2026