The successful candidate will serve as a Pentagon reporter for Stars and Stripes, the editorially independent newspaper for the U.S. military community based in Washington, D.C. The job involves reporting on a broad range of topics affecting the lives of U.S. military service members, including but not limited to policies within the Defense Department, congressional legislation related to the Pentagon, health care, quality-of-life issues and deployments.

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.
• Regular shift is Monday through Friday, core hours 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and may include weekends and holidays.

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: Possess two (2) years experience writing for commercial news organizations. 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.

Contacts

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