Stars and Stripes, the independent news organization for the U.S. armed forces, is seeking a Writer (Reporter/Photographer) to cover the military community in Texas and surrounding states. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Duties

Reports and writes stories that adhere to the highest principles of professional journalistic ethics. Aggressively responds to breaking spot news. Reports feature stories that provide diversity and broad audience appeal. Provides photographs to accompany stories and looks for opportunities to supply standalone feature or news photographs. Regularly produces profile stories and longer pieces on significant newsmakers and leaders within the coverage area.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Extensive temporary duty travel is required, to include travel to conflict/war zones and other hazardous areas.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's permit (US and/or local military-issued license in assigned area) required.

Qualifications

At least one year demonstrated experience in reporting and writing for a newspaper, journal, wire service, magazine, or online journalism. Previous work experience covering a variety of topics from hard news to features. Demonstrated strong English language verbal and written skills. Ability to use computers with standard software package is required. Ability to take and transmit publishable photographs with a digital camera. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in Journalism or a related field. Transcripts must be submitted at time of application in order to support positive education requirement. Highly Preferred: Must possess three (3) years demonstrated experience in reporting and writing for a commercial newspaper, journal, wire service, magazine, or news website. Must possess one (1) year of experience in covering active duty military communities. CANDIDATES WILL BE RANKED AGAINST THE HIGHLY QUALIFIED CRITERIA. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE INITIALLY REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST AN ADDITIONAL REFERRAL LIST. To be evaluated as a highly preferred candidate, your resume MUST clearly reflect ALL knowledge and experience listed under the highly qualified criteria above.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HT-NAF-STSTUS STARS STRIPES DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Gail Lovoi
• Phone: (256) 876-7772
• Email: [email protected]