The Role

Defense One is seeking an experienced Business Reporter to join our editorial team. You will have a strong background in covering the defense industry, with a focus on providing in-depth analysis and breaking news. You will have a unique opportunity to contribute to a collaborative newsroom environment while exploring a diverse range of topics within the national security landscape.

Responsibilities 

• Conduct in-depth research and interviews to produce compelling and accurate stories on the defense industry.
• Cover a wide range of topics related to military and defense.
• Moderate panels and participate in on-camera interviews during events organized by Defense One.
• Collaborate with other team members on stories and events.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, policy changes, and emerging technologies within the defense sector.

Qualifications 

• 5 of experience covering defense or military topics; more experience, particularly covering the defense industry, is a plus.
• Strong writing skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to deliver timely and well-researched articles in a fast-paced news environment.
• Comfortable with on-camera interviews and moderating panel discussions.
• Familiarity with current national-security issues and the defense landscape.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration within the team.

About GovExec:

GovExec’s data and insights set the standard for depth, accuracy, and impact for government leaders and contractors. As the market-leading information and intent-based marketing platform, for over fifty years GovExec has empowered the government ecosystem to engage and support government leaders as they work to achieve their missions across federal, defense, and state and local agencies. Our strategic sales enablement and intent-based marketing solutions accelerate revenue growth to fuel market success. The platform is powered by the largest and most sophisticated database in the public sector, GovExec’s platform reaches 3.3 million government influencers each month and provides its marketing clients with a significant competitive advantage in driving higher conversion and growth.

Working at GovExec

At GovExec, we believe that a new era of work -- particularly when, where, and how it gets done -- has arrived. We are building a hybrid workplace that allows for greater freedom and flexibility while also fostering a collaborative culture, no matter where you are working. GovExec offers permanent remote work in 20 states across the US, as well as the option to work out of one of our offices based in Washington DC, New York or San Diego. GovExec also offers a range of great benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Open time off policy
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Supportive, collaborative teams
• Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
• Expansive learning and development opportunities

Commitment to Shared Values

GovExec recruits talent for four salient attributes or qualities:

• Soul of Entrepreneurship
• Culture of Inclusion
• Force of Ideas
• Spirit of Generosity

The compensation range for the role is $70,000 to $100,000 per year.

Government Executive Media Group, Inc. and its affiliates ("GovExec") are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.