National Security Enterprise Reporter

News Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wall Street Journal, based in Washington, D.C., seeks an ambitious Enterprise Reporter focusing on national security. You will craft agenda-setting investigative stories at the intersection of intelligence, defense, and geopolitics, drawing on deep sourcing and data-driven methods.

You will report to the Washington Enterprise Editor, collaborating with national security, tech, and corporate reporting teams to produce high-impact journalism for a global audience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional journalism experience on competitive beats.
• Deep sourcing within intelligence, military, Capitol Hill or cybersecurity sectors.
• Ability to use data, forensics, or investigative techniques for original reporting.
• Skill at translating technical programs into clear, gripping narratives for a global audience.
• Collaborative spirit with visuals, graphics, and data teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop agenda-setting enterprise and investigative stories on national security and defense topics.
• Find angles to break major national security news under tight deadlines and contribute to daily reports.
• Uncover and report features on clandestine operations and cyber threats.
• Collaborate across the bureau and with global teams to execute ambitious, large-scale projects.

Skills

7+ years journalism

Deep sources

Data/forensics reporting

Explaining complex tech

Collaborative with visuals/graphics

Job description

The Wall Street Journal, based in Washington, D.C., seeks an ambitious Enterprise Reporter focusing on national security. You will craft agenda-setting investigative stories at the intersection of intelligence, defense, and geopolitics, drawing on deep sourcing and data-driven methods.

You will report to the Washington Enterprise Editor, collaborating with national security, tech, and corporate reporting teams to produce high-impact journalism for a global audience.