Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong background in journalism with a focus on national security., Experience in covering defense-related topics is preferred., Ability to independently gather and verify information from primary sources., Excellent analytical skills and clarity in writing..

Key responsabilities:

Cover important local defense stories in assigned regions.

Provide insightful analysis on defense contracts and decisions.

Coordinate coverage efforts with U.S. reporters.

Engage with local government and industry officials to report on defense spending.

Defense News is the authoritative, independent, professional global news source for defense decision-makers throughout the world. Military, government and industry decision-makers and influencers turn to Defense News when they need vital up-to-the-minute information. Reporting from around the globe, our world-class reporters and editors produce the latest news and analysis on defense programs, policy, business and technology. Defense News is also available on multiple digital platforms, including desktop, iPad, tablets and smartphones. Defense News is published by Sightline Media Group, which also publishes Army Times, Air Force Times, Navy Times, Marine Corps Times, Federal Times, C4ISRNET, and Fifth Domain.

Job description

Defense News is the leading news outlet covering the business side of national security. Our readers are decision-makers at the Pentagon, Capitol Hill and at military bases throughout the world.

We have immediate openings for journalists to cover defense in the Middle East, Latin America, Asia and Africa.

This job requires:

Covering important local stories and keeping your eye on defense contracts and decisions
Offering smart analysis
Helping coordinate coverage with U.S. reporters
Covering local government and industry officials who want to shape how defense dollars are spent

Previous coverage of national security is strongly preferred. We require our correspondents to independently gather and confirm information, using primary sources, such as documents and interviews with relevant officials.

Our editors value accuracy, clarity and a good story.

At Defense News, we pride ourselves on covering the business, politics and technology that is critical to national security. Founded in 1986, Defense News has a team of nearly 25 reporters, editors and correspondents worldwide. It is part of Sightline Media, which also owns Military Times, Air Force Times, Marine Corps Times, Army Times, Navy Times and Federal Times.

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