Defense & Cybersecurity Multimedia Journalist

Rocs, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocs, Inc. is seeking a curious Multimedia Journalist to report on defense, cybersecurity, intelligence, and government technology. The role offers hands-on experience, including interviewing, video production, and attending major conferences.

Ideal candidates are early-career journalists with strong writing and storytelling skills, capable of sourcing high-impact stories and collaborating with editors to meet newsroom priorities. Hybrid, full-time position with local DMV travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism preferred; related fields may be considered.
• Demonstrated reporting, writing, and editing abilities through professional or academic work.
• Strong writing, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
• Comfortable communicating with senior leaders and following up with sources.
• Ability to develop story leads, conduct research, fact-check, and meet deadlines.
• Experience covering a beat in federal tech, defense, or national security is a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently regionally.

Responsibilities

• Report, research, and write original news and feature stories on defense, cybersecurity, and national security.
• Identify breaking and enterprise stories and novel angles for the audience.
• Develop relationships with sources across government, industry, and academia.
• Conduct professional interviews with senior leaders and experts.
• Record, produce, and edit video content for multiple platforms.
• Conduct on-camera interviews in person and virtually.
• Cover conferences and events with local travel as needed.
• Moderate discussions and live programs; collaborate with editors to shape coverage.
• Fact-check information and maintain strong journalism ethics under deadlines.
• Support digital storytelling and multi-platform audience engagement.

Skills

News reporting

Writing

Interviewing

Video production

On-camera interviewing

Digital storytelling

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Communications/English degree acceptable

Tools

Video editing platforms

Photography

Job description

Rocs, Inc. is seeking a curious Multimedia Journalist to report on defense, cybersecurity, intelligence, and government technology. The role offers hands-on experience, including interviewing, video production, and attending major conferences.

Ideal candidates are early-career journalists with strong writing and storytelling skills, capable of sourcing high-impact stories and collaborating with editors to meet newsroom priorities. Hybrid, full-time position with local DMV travel.