Task & Purpose is a daily news publication focused on covering the military and veteran community from a rank-and-file perspective. 

Senior reporters are responsible for delivering impactful, timely, and accurate news on a regular basis. While extensive beat experience is highly valued, we’re looking for a teammate who can bring a range of talents and skills to the table, along with a willingness to share that knowledge with the team.

Are you a longtime military reporter with a deep understanding of the FOIA process and a voracious appetite for daily news? Are you an experienced investigative journalist who, after publishing a major scoop, immediately turns back to writing four to five stories a week on the comings and goings of everyday military life? Are you a defense or veterans reporter on Capitol Hill who has also stood up newsletters, regularly done on-camera interviews, or hosted a podcast? Or, are you a seasoned jack of all trades who has covered the military and veteran community and brings a few other skills we don’t have on our team? 

If so, that’s what — and who — we are looking for. We’re a small, scrappy newsroom, yet we have consistently punched above our weight because every member of this team shows up willing and excited to share what they know and collaborate with their colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• The baseline expectation for this role is a story every weekday, though we understand that will sometimes mean none one day and two the next. We also can and do adjust for multi-day stories and bigger projects to ensure reporters have time for longer pieces.

• Work closely with editors and fellow reporters to develop strong angles on stories that reflect the publication’s rank-and-file focus. 

• Develop and maintain relationships with sources to ensure a steady flow of high-quality and relevant pitches.

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, and make recommendations for improvements to the publication's editorial processes.

• Represent T&P’s voice on social media and in occasional media appearances, panels, on our YouTube channel or future programs and podcasts.

• Assist in the development and execution of editorial initiatives and projects.

 

Qualifications

 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on conversational writing that makes complicated and inaccessible topics relatable.

• 5+ years of experience in writing, journalism, or related fields.

• A Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.

• Familiarity with content management systems and digital publishing tools.

• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• A deep passion for journalism and storytelling.