• Agility to produce 5-6 news articles per week, ranging from about 400-1,200 words for AirAndSpaceForces.com;
• Research and write six or more well-crafted magazine features (2,000 to 3,000 words)
• Interview senior military and civilian officials, attend conferences, symposia, and other events, regularly visit the Pentagon and travel to military installations to military training and operations firsthand;
• Research, read, and curate relevant content from other sources;
• Apply best practices for search engine optimization (SEO) within WordPress to maximize web-wide exposure for news reporting.
• Help other staff with editing, proofreading, content development.

• Experience reporting as a professional journalist covering national defense/U.S. military; experience and interest in space and/or cybersecurity preferred. Proven ability to cover complex technical topics for an expert audience essential.
• Familiarity with the U.S. Air Force and/or U.S. Space Force and adjacent industries.
• Interest in national security.
• Bachelors degree in journalism or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Military experience a plus.

• Superior writing and editing skills, and ability to produce clear and consistent content within a short turnaround time.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to consistently attend to details and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop into a technical/functional expert and provide effective guidance to others.
• Ability and commitment to keep information confidential.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills and a high degree of comfort interacting with industry leaders and senior military officials; must be able to question authority at any level.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office product suites (especially Excel and PowerPoint), WordPress, and knowledge or ability to learn other computer-based systems.

• Health Care (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (Generous 401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Generous Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Wellness Resources

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