The War Zone, one of the world’s most trusted and influential voices in defense journalism, is seeking a Washington, D.C. based reporter to lead our on-the-ground coverage from the nation’s capital. This role will anchor our presence in D.C., providing authoritative reporting from Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and across the defense industry ecosystem.

About Us

The War Zone is part of Recurrent Ventures, which owns some of the largest and fastest-growing suites of military and defense brands, including Task & Purpose, We Are The Mighty, MilSpouseFest, and the Military Influence Conference. Recurrent Ventures is a digital media company whose content from trusted brands aims to foster generations of passionate audiences across enthusiast verticals. Recurrent focuses on optimizing and growing trusted digital media brands within five key categories: Automotive, Home, Military and Defense, Science and Tech, and Outdoors. Its titles such as Dwell, Donut, Popular Science, BobVila.com, Outdoor Life, and Task & Purpose inspire and inform more than 70 million unique visitors each month. Headquartered in Miami, Recurrent believes in a virtual-first approach to the workplace and has employees all over the United States.

Responsibilities

• Serve as The War Zone’s primary reporter in Washington, D.C., covering the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, and defense industry developments.
• Build and maintain deep, reliable sourcing within defense, policy, and contractor communities.
• Report, write, and publish original, deeply sourced stories on defense technology, foreign policy, and national security.
• Represent The War Zone in on-air appearances with major media outlets and industry events.
• Attend briefings, hearings, conventions, and defense-related gatherings on behalf of the publication.
• Collaborate closely with The War Zone’s editorial team to strengthen coverage, elevate storytelling, and expand reach.
• Support breaking news coverage, including live updates during high-tempo global defense events.
• Contribute to the continued evolution of The War Zone’s editorial strategy and standards.
• Work closely with senior editorial leadership to ensure continuity of sourcing and institutional knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in defense or national security reporting.
• Established network of sources in the Pentagon, across the services, on Capitol Hill, and within industry.
• Strong understanding of defense technology, procurement, and policy processes.
• Proven record of breaking original stories and cultivating reliable long-term sources.
• On-air experience required, with sample reels or clips for review.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-output newsroom environment.
• Availability for travel and on-location reporting as needed.
• Passion for defense technology, military and national security journalism.
• Self-starter who thrives in a remote, fast-paced environment and collaborates effectively across a small, agile team.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Fitness reimbursement
• Unlimited PTO
• Remote flexibility (D.C.–based required)
• Parental leave
• Matching 401(k)