Vacancy: defense reporter - Euromaidan Press

Euromaidan Press, an independent English-language online publication about Ukraine, is starting a search for a defense reporter who will inform our international readers about everything they need to know regarding Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Main responsibilities:

Identify important military topics to cover and regularly write about them in English. Formats include news, articles, interviews, and adaptation of Ukrainian materials. Topics: situation on the front, news from the defense industry and military technologies, military analysis.
Proactively collaborate with the team to ensure high-quality coverage of military topics.
Fill social networks in collaboration with the SMM manager and videographer.
Propose ideas for media development.
Take news shifts as needed.

Candidate requirements:

Advanced understanding of military topics and a good network of contacts in defense circles.
Well-versed in the political, social, economic, and military situation in Ukraine and abroad.
Experience in English-language journalism and international communication.
English level C1 or higher, good knowledge of Ukrainian/Russian.
Ability to quickly and efficiently write, adapt, translate, and edit English-language texts.
Proficiency in cross-cultural communication.
Ability to confidently use social networks and have a general understanding of digital trends.
A quick reaction to events, and reflex of fact-checking and critical thinking.

Will be an advantage:

Experience in OSINT work.

Working conditions:

Full-time employment.
Remote work and flexible schedule.
24 calendar days of vacation and 10 calendar days of sick leave.
Competitive salary.
Value-driven and supportive team.
Opportunity to directly influence the development of independent media and promote Ukraine’s brand in the world.

The selection process includes a small test task and an interview with the editor-in-chief.

Please submit your CV, motivation letter, and examples of prior work to euromaidanpress (a) gmail.com with the subject: Vacancy: Defense reporter

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