Defense reporter at the Kyiv Independent

The Kyiv Independent – Ukraine’s biggest English-language publication, is looking to fill a defense reporter position, covering Ukraine’s military production, military aid, battlefield developments, and defense tech.

The position envisions occasional traveling to Ukraine’s front lines and military conferences abroad.

Responsibilities:

• Pitching and writing exclusive, well-reported, well-structured war-related stories for the Kyiv Independent;
• Proactively leading the Kyiv Independent’s war coverage, providing war analysis, battlefield overview, following the country’s defense production and producing other war-related long-form stories;
• Developing and maintaining a network of sources.

Requirements:

• Experience covering the war in Ukraine;
• Deep understanding of military affairs;
• English language proficiency (C1-C2 or native speaker);
• Ukrainian language proficiency (enough to read and understand news updates, understand a statement delivered in a video/audio form, as well as ability to interview sources in Ukrainian);
• Devotion to the values of independent journalism.

We offer:

• Market-level compensation;
• Working with a young and highly motivated team in an award-winning media outlet;
• Busy, but flexible work schedule.

Note: It’s a full-time position. Part-time or remote work is available upon agreement.

Submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability.

2024-06-11T20:16:41.000 2024-07-11T23:59:59.000 Full time The Kyiv Independent