Defense Beat Reporter: On-Camera News & Events

Access Intelligence; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Intelligence's Defense Daily is seeking a Defense Reporter to own a defense beat and deliver accurate, timely coverage for readers across government and industry. You will craft concise daily news stories, report across formats, and contribute to social media under editorial guidance.

The role requires a four-year journalism-related degree, 2+ years of daily or weekly publishing experience, and the ability to work in the Washington, DC area. DOE salary reflects local market conditions.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to publish daily or weekly news under deadline.
• Experience covering defense, government, or tech a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own a defense beat, delivering accurate, authoritative, timely news coverage for Defense Daily.
• Write concise, sharply crafted daily news stories under deadline.
• Report across formats — breaking news, analytical features, and on-camera video interviews.
• Contribute regularly to social media, posting news, video, and photos in coordination with editorial leadership.
• Help manage the daily newsletter in the absence of senior editors.
• Support live events and webinars, including recruiting speakers and presenting editorial briefings as needed.
• Cover face-to-face defense industry events and trade shows, representing Defense Daily on-site.
• Partner with sales on identifying subscriber and advertiser targets.

Skills

Strong news judgment

Fast writing

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Four-year degree in journalism/communications or related field

Job description

Access Intelligence's Defense Daily is seeking a Defense Reporter to own a defense beat and deliver accurate, timely coverage for readers across government and industry. You will craft concise daily news stories, report across formats, and contribute to social media under editorial guidance.

The role requires a four-year journalism-related degree, 2+ years of daily or weekly publishing experience, and the ability to work in the Washington, DC area. DOE salary reflects local market conditions.