Pentagon beat reporter

Date Posted	September 09, 2025
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$62,000 to $67,000

Description:

Stars and Stripes, the editorially independent daily newspaper and website covering the U.S. military worldwide, is seeking a Pentagon beat reporter based in Washington, D.C.

This is a high-impact role for a journalist who thrives on breaking news, cultivating sources and developing enterprise stories that resonate with service members, veterans, families and policymakers. You’ll cover the Defense Department from the inside out — tracking policy shifts, deployments and the experiences of those in uniform.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Lives for scoops and has the persistence to chase them
• Builds and maintains a robust network of sources across the Pentagon and the broader defense community
• Can pivot between fast-turn daily news and deep-dive stories
• Understands how to amplify reporting through social media and short-form video — whether appearing on camera or contributing behind the scenes
• Works collaboratively with colleagues based around the world

This beat demands more than attending increasingly rare press briefings. It requires initiative, curiosity and the ability to earn trust in a complex, often opaque environment.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in daily journalism
• Strong reporting, writing and interviewing skills under deadline pressure
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital storytelling tools
• Knowledge of the military or defense policy preferred

Stars and Stripes is protected under federal law from censorship or news management by military or government officials. To see our work, visit www.stripes.com.

To apply with your resume and clips, go to USA Jobs at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/845240400

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