Reporter/Multimedia Journalist

Quadrant, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Quadrant, Inc. is seeking a Reporter/Multimedia Journalist in Fairfax, VA to develop and report on defense, cyber, technology, and national security topics. The role includes producing video content and conducting on-camera interviews with leaders across government, military, and industry.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience, strong ethics and newsroom judgment, and demonstrated ability to cultivate sources. Travel may be required as part of comprehensive coverage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional reporting experience.
• Strong news judgment and understanding of journalism ethics.
• Experience cultivating sources, working a beat and breaking stories.
• Experience fact-checking and working with public affairs professionals, executives and senior leaders.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced news environment.
• Experience identifying and developing story leads.
• Strong verbal communication and interviewing skills.
• Proficiency in social media and audience engagement.
• Ability to conduct on-camera interviews in person and online for webinars, podcasts and executive interviews.
• Familiarity with video editing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Report and write original stories on defense, cyber, technology, intelligence and national security issues.
• Record, produce and edit video content for website, social media and event coverage.
• Conduct on-camera interviews with military, government and industry leaders.
• Develop sources and maintain a robust network of contacts across government, military, industry and academia.
• Identify and pursue breaking news and enterprise reporting opportunities.
• Generate fresh story ideas and unique angles relevant to SIGNAL 's audience.
• Moderate discussions, webinars and sponsored video programs.
• Collaborate with editors and colleagues to shape coverage and advance newsroom priorities.
• Cover conferences, industry events and other assignments as needed.
• Some travel required

Skills

Reporter/Multimedia Journalist

News reporting

Interviewing

Social media engagement

On-camera interviews

Video editing

Public affairs liaison

Sources cultivation

Deadline-driven

Ethics understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Reporter/Multimedia Journalist

Fairfax, VA
Pay From: $55,000 per year

MUST:

• Experienced Reporter/Multimedia Journalist
• 3+ plus years of professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to report, write and edit clear, accurate and engaging news stories.
• Strong news judgment and understanding of journalism ethics.
• Experience cultivating sources, working a beat and breaking stories.
• Experience fact-checking and working with public affairs professionals, executives and senior leaders.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced news environment.
• Experience identifying and developing story leads.
• Strong verbal communication and interviewing skills.
• Proficiency in social media and audience engagement.
• Ability to conduct on-camera interviews in person and online for webinars, podcasts and executive interviews.
• Familiarity with video editing platforms
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field.

DUTIES:

• Report and write original stories on defense, cyber, technology, intelligence and national security issues.
• Record, produce and edit video content for website, social media and event coverage.
• Conduct on-camera interviews with military, government and industry leaders.
• Develop sources and maintain a robust network of contacts across government, military, industry and academia.
• Identify and pursue breaking news and enterprise reporting opportunities.
• Generate fresh story ideas and unique angles relevant to SIGNAL 's audience.
• Moderate discussions, webinars and sponsored video programs.
• Collaborate with editors and colleagues to shape coverage and advance newsroom priorities.
• Cover conferences, industry events and other assignments as needed.
• Some travel required

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.