Job Description:The Wall Street Journal seeks an experienced reporter to explore the biggest stories around national security in the Washington bureau.The ideal candidate must have significant experience covering foreign policy and national security in Washington and be prepared and equipped to move across the lines of various agencies to get behind the scenes of U.S. policy-making. Deep sourcing within the Defense Department, State Department and diplomatic corps and knowledge of the global security situation is essential.The successful candidate will have a demonstrated history of nailing big scoops and writing ambitious long-form features. An ability to provide a download for different platforms on nearly any defense issue with relatively little notice, but also allow for the time and space to write deep, thoughtful, collaborative investigations is required. A desire to collaborate with colleagues in other coverage areas is a must.The position is based in the Journal’s Washington bureau.You will:
Break agenda-setting news on your beat.
Conceptualize and deliver deeply reported enterprise stories.
Work with colleagues around the country and the world in a 24-hour-a-day global newsroom.
You have:
At least ten years of reporting experience dominating a highly competitive beat and a track record of producing award-winning journalism.
Deadline skills to report and write clearly under pressure.
Proven ability to develop sources and write with authority on what is happening and what it means.
A track record of tackling ambitious projects, finding original approaches to coverage and working with visuals to find creative storytelling techniques.
A deep understanding of the ins and outs of U.S. geopolitics and the inner workings of the Defense and State departments.
To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing how you would do the job, and five examples of your best work. Please contact [email protected] if you have questions.LI-JA1-WSJReasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.Business Area: Dow Jones - News - WSJJob Category: Editorial/JournalismUnion Status:Non-Union roleSince 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.Req ID: 40979