The i Paper is appointing an authoritative Security Correspondent to lead and expand our coverage on security and the world of intelligence. This is an outstanding opportunity to take up a pivotal role at a title with momentum, ambition and a clear subscriber strategy.
Requirements
- Significant experience reporting on security, defence, and intelligence issues
- Proven track record of breaking exclusives and delivering high-quality analysis
- Strong and active contacts book in relevant sectors, with the drive to build it further
- Deep understanding of the UK and global security landscapes, and how they are evolving
- Ability to use open-source reporting techniques effectively
- Clear, authoritative writing style with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and with flair
- Creative, curious and keen to develop new ways of storytelling
- Strong editorial judgement and news instinct
- Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom
- Ambitious, rigorous and committed to editorial excellence
Benefits
- 25 days' holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
- Pension plan and life cover
- Discounts on online shopping, dining cards and vouchers, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Onsite gym, subsidised canteen and onsite nurse and GP clinics