Reporter

Air & Space Forces Magazine is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced reporter to join their team. Representing the Air & Space Force Magazine, the incoming reporter will have experience covering government and/or military topics, interviewing senior officials, and conveying complex information in a way that captivates and educates our readers.

The reporter is responsible for generating content for Air & Space Forces Magazine, both online and in print. This reporter is comfortable writing both daily news and long-form features, producing 5-8 stories per week on the activities, equipment, strategy, and activities of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, including both field activity and Congressional oversight.

Essential Functions of an Air & Space Forces Magazine Reporter:

• Write 5-7 news articles per week, ranging from about 4001,200 words for AirAndSpaceForces.com;
• Research and write one magazine feature for each of nine issues (about 2,000 to 3,000 words);
• Conduct interviews with senior military and civilian officials, attend conferences, symposia, and other events where officials are speaking, visit the Pentagon and travel to military installations to cover military training and activities first hand;
• Research, read, and help curate relevant content from other sources;
• Copy edit and/or proof-read colleagues’ daily web and monthly print content as needed;
• Conduct search engine optimization (SEO) by tagging and enhancing articles to maximize exposure before publication;
• Assist other staff with editing, proofreading, content development.

Education and Experience Required:

• Experience reporting as a professional journalist, preferably covering national security, aerospace, cybersecurity or related topics.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with the U.S. Air Force and/or U.S. Space Force and adjacent industries.
• Interest in national security.
• Military experience helpful but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to serve as a technical/functional expert and provide effective guidance to others.
• 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 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office product suites (especially Excel and PowerPoint), WordPress, and knowledge or ability to learn other computer-based systems.

Benefits:

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

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