Military Reporter

Stars and Stripes is searching for a talented, aggressive reporter to help provide quality First Amendment-protected news and information to the U.S. military community overseas. This is a unique opportunity to live and work in Japan, one of the world’s most exciting and dynamic countries.

Qualified candidates will receive excellent federal benefits, including paid housing/utilities and a regular post allowance (non-taxable money granted to federal workers stationed in a foreign area to help offset a high cost of living). You’ll also be able to shop tax-free at U.S. military bases.

This Okinawa-based position primarily covers the U.S. military at bases across the island, which is home to the bulk of U.S. service members stationed in Japan. You’ll report to editors in Tokyo and work alongside a Japanese reporter-translator and a junior reporter-photographer assigned by the U.S. Navy.

The ideal candidate is a hard worker able to tackle everything from breaking news to in depth analysis pieces.

We’re looking for someone who can spot broader U.S. military issues and develop them into enterprise stories that resonate throughout the global community of U.S. troops, civilians, veterans and their families.

Experience with and knowledge of the U.S. military is a plus. Sharp news instincts, interviewing skills and the ability to develop top-notch sources and write on tight deadlines are a must. Social media skills are also required.

Questions? Send them to Stars and Stripes Pacific Bureau Chief Aaron Kidd: kidd.aaron@stripes.com