Writer — The War Zone

Role:
The War Zone, one of the world’s most trusted and influential voices in defense journalism, is seeking an experienced and passionate writer to contribute impactful stories on military technology, global security, and defense affairs. This is a remote full time position ideal for a journalist who thrives on breaking news, developing original features, and contributing to a fast-moving, high-output newsroom.

About Us:
The War Zone is part of Recurrent Ventures, which owns one 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:

  • Pitch, report, and write original stories about defense technology, emerging capabilities, tactics, strategy, and global conflicts.

  • Contribute to breaking news coverage and in-depth features that drive The War Zone’s fast-paced editorial output.

  • Work with The War Zone’s editorial team to refine story angles, strengthen reporting, and deliver engaging, authoritative content.

  • Research complex technical and military subjects with accuracy and depth.

  • Help maintain The War Zone’s reputation for analysis-driven, original journalism that connects technical detail with strategic context.

  • Stay on top of current developments in global conflict, defense technology, and national security trends.

  • Uphold The War Zone’s editorial standards of accuracy, fairness, and independence.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in defense, national security, technology, or related journalism.

  • Demonstrated ability to produce clear, engaging, and well-sourced reporting on complex topics.

  • Proven experience in breaking news and long-form features for digital media.

  • Strong understanding of military systems, operations, and technology. An expertise, beat or area of focus on one domain — air, sea, land, space — also fits requirements.

  • Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills.

  • Ability to meet deadlines, and thrive in a remote, fast-paced environment.

  • Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

  • Passion for defense journalism and curiosity about the evolving intersection of technology, policy, and warfare.

This position with flexible remote work. Writers will collaborate closely with the editorial team and may contribute on both a recurring and project-based basis.