Senior Reporter - Defense & Strategic Affairs

Republic World; Dadri; Sur place; INR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading media organization is seeking a Senior Reporter specializing in Defense and Strategic Affairs. The role involves in-depth reporting on defense policies and military affairs, focusing on the Indian subcontinent and Indo-Pacific region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism, excellent writing skills, and the ability to analyze complex defense issues. This position offers an opportunity to engage with key defense establishments and contribute to high-impact reporting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a reporter, preferably in defense or foreign policy.
• Ability to interpret defense budgets and military doctrines.

Responsabilités

• Track developments in defense policy and military strategy.
• Produce original stories and opinion pieces with strong research.

Connaissances

Writing

Research

Fact-checking

Analytical skills

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Journalism

International Relations

Strategic Studies

Description du poste

Senior Reporter - Defense & Strategic Affairs

Senior Reporter - Defense & Strategic Affairs

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We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented reporter with deep interest and knowledge in defense, geopolitics, and national security. The role involves in-depth reporting on defense policies, military affairs, global strategic developments, and security-related issues with special focus on the Indian subcontinent and Indo-Pacific region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track and report developments in defense policy, military strategy, and national security.
• Build and maintain a network of reliable sources in defense establishments, think tanks, and diplomatic circles.
• Cover defense procurement, strategic doctrines, and emerging military technologies like drones, AI, hypersonics, and cyber warfare.
• Attend government press briefings, defense expos, and international forums to produce real-time reporting and feature stories.
• Produce original stories, explainers, and opinion pieces with strong research and data support.
• Collaborate with editors, video teams, and social media units for multi-format delivery of stories.
• Write with accuracy, speed, and insight across formats—news briefs, features, and analytical pieces.
• Based in Noida or willing to relocate.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Journalism, International Relations, Strategic Studies, or related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) as a reporter, preferably in defense, strategic affairs, or foreign policy reporting.
• Excellent writing, research, and fact-checking skills.
• Ability to interpret defense budgets, white papers, military doctrines, and global security developments.
• Familiarity with think tank outputs (IDSA, ORF, Carnegie India, etc.) and official releases from MoD, DRDO, and the armed forces.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with major defense publications and policy debates.
• Experience with defense and policy event coverage.
• Analytical skills to interpret government and defense industry data.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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