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