Journalist

Defence Journalist – Defence / Digital Media – Hybrid – London – £38,000

A global, private equity–backed digital and events organisation, currently undergoing an exciting phase of digital innovation and expansion, is seeking a Defence Journalist to play a key role in the continued growth of its defence-focused digital portfolio.

This role sits within a rapidly expanding Defence Digital division, supporting a globally recognised defence brand and its flagship international events. You will help shape a trusted editorial platform by delivering high-quality, original journalism that informs and engages a senior B2B defence audience.

In this position, you will contribute authoritative news, features, interviews, and analysis across a growing digital ecosystem. Working closely with editors, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, you will help strengthen editorial credibility, drive audience engagement, and support the long-term digital growth strategy. You will also play an active role in live event coverage and the development of new content formats as the platform evolves.

Responsibilities

• Produce concise, accurate, and engaging news articles, features, and analysis focused on global defence industry developments.
• Identify and pursue strong news angles across defence technology, platforms, geopolitics, and procurement.
• Secure and conduct interviews with senior industry figures, government officials, military personnel, and subject-matter experts.
• Research, write, and curate content for a high-performing monthly defence industry newsletter.
• Contribute ideas to the editorial calendar and content strategy across web, app, and digital channels.
• Support live reporting from major international defence events, delivering timely, customer-focused coverage.
• Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, and compliance.
• Collaborate on new content formats including video, podcasts, and multimedia storytelling.
• Represent the brand professionally at events, webinars, and industry forums.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a journalist or reporter, ideally within a B2B or specialist media environment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex or technical defence topics clearly and credibly.
• Excellent news sense and a commitment to accuracy and editorial ethics.
• Experience interviewing senior stakeholders and building trusted industry relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Digital awareness, including familiarity with SEO and content optimisation best practices.
• Background in defence, security, aerospace, or coverage of MoDs and industry events is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global media organisation at a pivotal stage of its digital transformation, contributing to an expanding editorial platform at the heart of the international defence community.