Agenda-Setting National Security Enterprise Reporter

The Wall Street Journal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wall Street Journal, based in Washington, D.C., is seeking an ambitious Enterprise Reporter for National Security to craft agenda-setting enterprise and investigative stories at the intersection of intelligence, defense, and geopolitics.

You'll report to the Washington Enterprise Editor and collaborate with national security, tech, and corporate reporting teams to illuminate how power centers operate behind closed doors and impact global markets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional journalism experience with a dominant beat.
• Deep sourcing within intelligence, military, Capitol Hill, or cybersecurity.
• Ability to use data, forensics, or investigative techniques.
• Ability to translate technical programs into clear, gripping narratives for a global audience.
• Collaborative work with visuals, graphics, and data teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop original, agenda-setting enterprise and investigative stories on U.S. intelligence and defense.
• Find angles for major breaking national security news under tight deadlines; file regularly.
• Uncover and report features on clandestine operations and cyber threats.
• Collaborate across the bureau and with global teams on large-scale projects and series.

Skills

Deep sourcing

Source development

Data forensics

Storytelling

Collaboration

Job description

The Wall Street Journal, based in Washington, D.C., is seeking an ambitious Enterprise Reporter for National Security to craft agenda-setting enterprise and investigative stories at the intersection of intelligence, defense, and geopolitics.

You'll report to the Washington Enterprise Editor and collaborate with national security, tech, and corporate reporting teams to illuminate how power centers operate behind closed doors and impact global markets.