Reuters News is seeking an experienced and motivated Cybersecurity Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist) in San Francisco.
The successful candidate will have a track record of breaking news about some of the largest data breaches, ransomware attacks, and the criminal organizations behind them. Hacking was once primarily a concern for computer professionals, but in recent years has emerged as a major national security and law enforcement issue affecting governments, businesses, and consumers around the world. Many nation-states now employ hacking forces for espionage, occasional sabotage, and in some cases, profit. Criminal organizations have caused the spread of ransomware around the world. The cybersecurity crisis is likely to continue for the foreseeable future, as defensive measures lag far behind offensive strategies.
Cybersecurity correspondents report on major hacking incidents to understand how the attacks were perpetrated, who was behind them, what damage was done, whether defenses were adequate, and how victims and others responded. Correspondents also undertake deeper investigations into various aspects of cybersecurity, shedding light on a world that largely operates in the shadows and tracking the evolution of government policy responses. This position will be based in the United States, with a particular focus on developments in the United States, but coverage is global and correspondents frequently engage in reporting outside the region. This position will involve close daily collaboration with cyber team colleagues in Washington and London, as well as frequent collaboration with non-specialist correspondents in bureaus around the world.
Reporting on cybersecurity brings unique challenges due to the highly secretive nature of the field and the shadowy characters involved, but it also offers rewarding work and many opportunities to do the kind of impactful journalism that Reuters’ cyber team has consistently delivered in recent years.
About the role
In this opportunity as a Cybersecurity Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist), you will be responsible for the following tasks:
Develop diverse sources that lead to scoops; Report exclusive news for competitors to follow; Lead and/or enhance coverage of major news stories; Report aggressively to hold companies, regulators and law enforcement accountable; Write deeply reported stand-up stories on cybersecurity; Demonstrate your expertise and edge; Work with a global team of experienced reporters and editors writing about cybersecurity in the US, Europe and Asia
about you
If you have the following experience, you may be suitable for a Cybersecurity Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist) role:
At least five years’ journalism experience. Ability to write quickly and accurately under deadline pressure. Comfort and aptitude with technology as the field covers highly technical topics and some reporting methodologies require technical skills. A track record in the cyber field and an existing network of sources is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with a range of collaborators. Excellent written English is a must. Fluency in Chinese or Russian would be an advantage.
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Chris Roush
Chris Rausch was Dean of the School of Communication at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously the Walter E. Hussman Senior Professor of Business Journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and The Sarasota Herald Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook, Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication, and Thinking Things Over, a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.
