What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reporter- Americas Aviation position at Janes?
Janes empowers military, government, and defense leaders to act with confidence in an increasingly complex world. Our trusted defense, security, and geopolitical information delivered through seamless digital platforms and system integrations—turns overwhelming data into clear, actionable intelligence and insight. By filling critical information gaps, Janes helps customers analyze threats, accelerate decisions, and stay ahead of emerging challenges
JOB PURPOSE
Janes is recruiting a Washington, DC-based reporter to generate news, analysis, and features covering military aviation and air warfare in Americas. The successful candidate will have experience delivering high-quality news and exclusive analysis, and an understanding of military-industrial affairs. They will work closely with a local team of regional defence journalists and a global team of subject matter experts.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AT JANES
- Write high-quality news, analysis, and features about military aviation in the Americas.
- Develop, pitch, and execute strong analysis and feature ideas.
- Commission and edit news stories from across the Americas region, serving as Janes point of contact for regional freelancers’ air content.
- Source and develop data-driven news stories and analysis.
- Attend defence exhibitions and conferences as a news reporter and Janes ambassador.
- Maintain a network of key regional contacts.
THE IDEAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE FOR THIS ROLE
- Experience as a reporter is essential, and a background in military-industrial and/or aerospace reporting is a distinct advantage.
- Excellent written and spoken English are essential, along with the ability to sharply edit and peer review copy (including from freelancers for whom English is a second language).
- Strong news sense and judgment, with the ability to independently generate story ideas and deliver them with minimal oversight.
- Ability to write accurate and unbiased copy concisely and quickly.
- Proven record of meeting newsroom deadlines.
- A strong work ethic, team spirit, and organisational skills.
BENEFITS
- 15 days vacation
- 9 days flexible time off
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
- 401k retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
- Hybrid work schedule/flexibility
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- Healthy Half
- Volunteering time
- Weekly fresh fruit delivery (we just started this and people are liking it)!
- Learning & Development opportunities (Linkedin Learning, Mentoring)
