Enterprise Reporter

The job will report to the Washington Enterprise Editor and collaborate closely with our talented national security, tech, and corporate reporting teams.

You Will:

• Develop original, agenda-setting enterprise and investigative stories that reveal the inner workings of the U.S. intelligence apparatus and defense establishments.
• Find angles to advance major breaking national security news under tight deadlines. In addition to working on ambitious projects, this position will also be expected to file regularly and take part in the daily report when the news cycle demands it.
• Unearth and report fresh features on clandestine operations and cyber threats.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the bureau and around the world to conceive and execute ambitious, large-scale projects and series showing how national security impacts global markets and politics., We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

The ideal candidate will possess an insatiable curiosity about geopolitics and the clandestine world, and a proven ability to bring readers inside the high-stakes frontlines of intelligence and diplomacy. We are looking for a reporter who can bring to life stories that sharpens our audience’s understanding of what the CIA, the Pentagon and other national security agencies are up to, alongside smart insights that advance major breaking news events., * At least 7 years of professional journalism experience, with a distinct track record of dominating a highly competitive beat.

• Deep sourcing within the intelligence community, military, Capitol Hill or cybersecurity sectors, and a proven ability to develop sources.
• Use data, digital forensics, or investigative techniques to find original approaches to complex subjects.
• Expertise in translating technical programs into authoritative, clear, and gripping narratives for a sophisticated global audience.
• A collaborative spirit and a desire to work with visuals, graphics, and data teams.

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees., $150,000.00

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an ambitious, deeply sourced reporter to write agenda-setting enterprise and investigative stories at the intersection of national security, global espionage, and modern warfare. Based in our Washington, D.C. bureau, this reporter will help unearth Washington’s biggest secrets and reveal how the government’s power centers operate behind closed doors., The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary and analysis. The Wall Street Journal engages readers across print, digital, mobile, social, and video. Building on its heritage as the preeminent source of global business and financial news, the Journal includes coverage of U.S. and world news, politics, arts, culture, lifestyle, sports, and health. It holds 38 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism. The Wall Street Journal is published by Dow Jones, a division of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).