Washington National Security Enterprise Reporter

Dow Jones; 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 focused on national security to deliver deeply sourced investigative stories at the intersection of intelligence, defense, and global affairs.

Based in our DC bureau, you will cultivate high-level sources, translate complex programs into compelling narratives, and collaborate with visuals and data teams to illuminate how government power shapes markets and policy.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional journalism experience on competitive beats.
• Deep sources within intelligence, defense, Capitol Hill, or cybersecurity.
• Ability to translate complex tech into clear narratives.
• Collaborative, able to work with visuals, graphics and data teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop original, agenda-setting enterprise and investigative stories on national security.
• Find angles to advance major breaking national security news under tight deadlines.
• Unearth and report features on clandestine operations and cyber threats.
• Collaborate across the bureau and with global teams to show how security impacts markets and policy.

Skills

Deep sourcing

Data & forensics

Technical storytelling

Collaboration with visuals

7+ years journalism

Job description

The Wall Street Journal, based in Washington, D.C., seeks an ambitious Enterprise Reporter focused on national security to deliver deeply sourced investigative stories at the intersection of intelligence, defense, and global affairs.

Based in our DC bureau, you will cultivate high-level sources, translate complex programs into compelling narratives, and collaborate with visuals and data teams to illuminate how government power shapes markets and policy.