U.S. Space & Defense Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist)

Reuters is seeking a US Space & Defense Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist) with exceptional writing and reporting skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small team of reporters covering the rapidly evolving space and defense industries, a beat at the intersection of technology, geopolitics and national security.

We’re looking for someone who can craft compelling and original stories on the expanding space industry, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin, as well as the raft of technology firms that are disrupting traditional defense incumbents and pushing the boundaries in areas like drones, artificial intelligence and advanced weaponry.

The ideal candidate will be a versatile writer and reporter, equally comfortable covering breaking news events, working with other reporters to elevate initiative stories, and independently reporting on their own projects. Experience covering the space or defense sectors would be an advantage. The role is to be based in Washington, DC but applicants based in New York City will be considered.

About the Role

As US Space & Defense Correspondent, you will:

Write sharp and engaging copy on both breaking news and enterprise stories
Source, research and execute airtight reporting on investigative stories
Prioritize coverage according to developments and coordinate with the global editor
Write engaging pitches and ensure they meet the expectations of editors
Collaborate with colleagues to expand the scope and depth of reporting from each
Work with visuals colleagues to maximize the use of graphics, pictures and video

About You

You're a fit for the role of US Space & Defense Correspondent if your background includes:

At least 5 years experience as a business journalist
Track record of producing impactful and ambitious stories
Experience covering space or defense sectors
Exceptional writing and reporting skills
A team player with a global mindset
Ability to work independently and in small groups as projects dictate

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What’s in it For You?

At Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities.

Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists.

Industry Competitive Benefits:  We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days.

Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories.

About Reuters

Reuters is the world’s largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851, it is committed to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias. With unmatched coverage in over 16 languages, and reaching billions of people worldwide every day, Reuters provides trusted intelligence that powers humans and machines to make smart decisions. It supplies business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.

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Eligible office location(s) for this role include one or more of the following: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and/or Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington, DC. The base compensation range for the role in any of those locations is $72,000 - $130,000.