Reporter, DefenseScoop

WASHINGTON, DC

DefenseScoop seeks an experienced, impact-driven reporter to cover the U.S. Air and Space Forces’ adoption and use of emerging technologies to transform operations in both the physical and digital domains.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in defense and national security, with a solid grasp of how the U.S. military is leveraging technology to transform its mission. We need a relationship-oriented journalist who is passionate about breaking news and telling compelling stories about the culture, people, and technologies that will shape the future of defense. Experience covering the Air and Space Forces is a bonus, but not required.

Technology is no longer just an enabler of mission for military services and defense agencies — it is mission essential. In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to be a leading authority on cutting-edge U.S. military programs leveraging technology to outpace threats in the air and space domains — from large-scale modern platforms and their next-generation autonomous sidekicks to emerging concepts and capabilities like artificial intelligence and the ambitious Golden Dome.

In joining DefenseScoop, you will have an exciting opportunity to help shape and scale the publication, which has experienced booming growth since its founding in 2022 and has established itself as a leading defense publication focused purely on technology matters.

What You'll Do

As a DefenseScoop Reporter you'll:

• Break news: Produce exclusive, in-depth stories on top defense technology matters, from the Pentagon and installations here at home to foreign zones of conflict.
• Develop sources: Cultivate a deep and diverse network of sources across the defense community and its supporting industrial base.
• Tell a bigger story: Collaborate with your team on larger, enterprise-level stories and potential long-term editorial projects.
• Build the brand: Help grow the DefenseScoop brand by participating in events, moderating panels, and establishing yourself as a subject matter expert.
• Build community: Build community around the DefenseScoop brand by participating in events, moderating panels, developing an expertise in your subject matter and more;
• Create dynamic content: Work with the Scoop News Group team to create compelling multimedia content for DefenseScoop.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a journalist with:

• 5+ years of professional journalism experience or 3+ years of experience working at a defense-focused publication.
• A strong familiarity with technology and a proven track record of covering defense agencies, companies, and other institutions within the defense community.
• A bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A proactive, "can-do" attitude and excellent problem-solving ability.
• A collaborative spirit with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A strong understanding of SEO, AP Style, and social media.
• Experience with multimedia tools and content management systems (CMS).

Position Salary Range: $70K - $95K

Benefits
Scoop News Group has an awesome team and offers great benefits, including: group medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance; 401K with generous employer match; and a gadget-friendly, cutting-edge work environment.

More about Scoop News Group
Scoop News Group is the leading public sector tech media company in the country, comprising AIScoop, FedScoop, DefenseScoop, CyberScoop, and StateScoop & EdScoop. Scoop News Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and our employees are committed to producing the highest quality news products and highly anticipated events while maintaining an energetic, fun, friendly, and collaborative environment in our downtown office.

Get Noticed
Email your resume to careers@defensescoop.com, with the title "Defense Reporter, DefenseScoop" in the subject field. Please include a cover letter, resume, writing samples, and salary requirements. No calls.


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Reporter, FedScoop

WASHINGTON, DC

FedScoop seeks an experienced, enterprising reporter to join its team of award-winning journalists in Washington, D.C., covering the intersection of the federal government and the technology industry.

Government leaders are faced with defending against daily cyberattacks from foreign adversaries, managing the adoption of modern technologies like AI and cloud computing to support mission success and the delivery of citizen-centric services, and innovating to do more with less. FedScoop is the leading publication covering the storylines of this more than $100 billion federal technology ecosystem, as the Trump administration drives the adoption of artificial intelligence and automation and the acquisition of modern, commercial technology to make the government a more efficient enterprise.

Our ideal candidate not only thrives amid the fast-paced demands of daily news but also aspires to produce impact-driven enterprise journalism. On top of this, those with experience developing sources in Washington or across the tech industry and turning tips into scoops will stand out.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead FedScoop's coverage of government technology to generate and execute fresh story ideas;
• Write stories — from short hits to in-depth investigative features — that are delivered in a daily newsletter to 100,000+ subscribers;
• Contribute to long-term special editorial projects that impact the tech community governmentwide;
• Aid in the production of multimedia content, such as podcasts, social media explainers and more; and
• Represent the FedScoop brand by participating in events, moderating panels and more.

Your experience:

• 5 years of professional journalism experience as a reporter or editor;
• Familiarity with technology and the federal government, particularly civilian and Cabinet-level agencies;
• A bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or a similar field;
• Strong communications and organization skills;
• Strong knowledge of SEO, AP Style and social media; and
• Experience with multimedia tools, content management systems and programming to create a polished final product.

Position Salary Range: $60K - $90K

Benefits
Scoop News Group has an awesome team and offers great benefits, including: group medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance; 401K with generous employer match; and a gadget-friendly, cutting-edge work environment.

Compensation is competitive, and will be based on the qualifications, experience, and skills of each individual.

More about Scoop News Group
Scoop News Group is the leading public sector tech media company in the country, comprised of AIScoop, FedScoop, DefenseScoop, CyberScoop, and StateScoop & EdScoop. Scoop News Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and our employees are committed to producing the highest quality news products and highly anticipated events while maintaining an energetic, fun, friendly, and collaborative environment in our downtown office.

Get Noticed
Email your resume to careers@fedscoop.com, with the title "Reporter, FedScoop" in the subject field. Please include a cover letter, resume, writing samples, and salary requirements. No calls.


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Reporter, CyberScoop

WASHINGTON, DC

CyberScoop seeks an energetic reporter to break news regarding election security, disinformation and more across the evolving cybersecurity landscape. This reporter will be expected to cover data security issues around the 2024 election and beyond; how foreign actors are attempting to influence the election; how technology companies, civil society and state election authorities are responding; how political campaigns are using emerging technologies, with a particular focus on AI; and how corporate and government actors use and abuse data.

Cybersecurity is about more than software vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. This reporter will focus on how large-scale technical systems and data can be abused to create unintended outcomes — and what to do about it.

This is a role for a journalist well versed in online life and culture with an ability to write about technical topics for non-technical audiences, an ability to marry stories on technology with a consideration of their policy impacts and a track record of developing sources inside and out of government.

Key responsibilities include:

• Produce articles on a range of deadlines, from short daily items to mid-range enterprise features to long-term investigations;
• Deliver exclusive news on issues core to the beat;
• Pitch original, insightful ideas and submit work on deadline;
• Approach complex, technology-driven stories in creative ways, considering how human beings are affected by technical systems;
• Develop a diverse roster of sources in government, industry and civil society;
• Work collaboratively with other reporters;
• Occasionally appear on CyberScoop podcasts and interview government and technology industry officials at CyberScoop events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four or more years of professional experience as a journalist, writer or researcher, with a focus on technology issues (experience covering cybersecurity is preferred but not required);
• A track record of writing lucidly about technical issues;
• A track record of developing sources;
• A demonstrated ability to use research tools to uncover new, interesting information;
• An ability to file clean, accurate copy on deadline;
• An ability to travel to Washington, D.C. and industry events as needed;
• Strong communications and organization skills;
• Strong knowledge of SEO, AP Style and social media; and
• Experience with multimedia tools, content management systems and other tools to create a polished final product.

Position Salary Range: $60K - $90K

Benefits
Scoop News Group has an awesome team and offers great benefits, including: group medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance; 401K with generous employer match; and a gadget-friendly, cutting-edge work environment.

Compensation is competitive, and will be based on the qualifications, experience, and skills of each individual.

More about Scoop News Group
Scoop News Group is the leading public sector tech media company in the country, comprised of AIScoop, FedScoop, DefenseScoop, CyberScoop, and StateScoop & EdScoop. Scoop News Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and our employees are committed to producing the highest quality news products and highly anticipated events while maintaining an energetic, fun, friendly, and collaborative environment in our downtown office.

Get Noticed
Email your resume to careers@cyberscoop.com in the subject field. Please include links to three examples of your work, in addition to a cover letter and resume.


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Staff Reporter, StateScoop & EdScoop

WASHINGTON, DC, REMOTE

StateScoop & EdScoop seek an experienced reporter to cover technology at state and local governments, as well as universities across the country. In this position, based in Washington, D.C. or remote, you will have the opportunity to report on how governments and higher education institutions use technology to serve their users.

You’ll have the chance to tell compelling stories about the biggest issues facing government and universities today — privacy, blockchain, technology modernization, artificial intelligence and more.

The ideal candidate is a source-building communicator dedicated to the pursuit of truth and obsessed with getting to the details. We’re looking for a digital storyteller hungry to break news and tell stories about the people and technologies that will define the future of the field.

This position comes with massive potential as both brands continue their growth. We’re looking for a self-starter, team player and leader looking to help build these two dynamic publications.

As a Staff Reporter you'll:

• Build relationships with CIOs and technology leaders from across the state, local and education (SLED) community with a focus on fresh story ideas and coverage of the unique combination of how people and technology are redefining the industry
• Write multiple stories each day — from short news items to in-depth investigative features — that are delivered on the fastest growing news sites in the SLED community
• Contribute to — and create — long-term editorial projects that demonstrate the impact of technology in the field across multiple platforms
• Host and produce multimedia storytelling opportunities for the brands, like podcasts and videos
• Work with editorial leadership to help expand the way we’re telling stories and building community
• Continue the rapid growth of the StateScoop and EdScoop brands by participating in events, moderating panels, developing an expertise in your subject matter and more
• Work with the Scoop News Group team to create multi-platform content

Qualified applicants, at a minimum, have:

• Four years of professional daily journalism experience as a reporter or editor
• Familiarity with technology — with a preference for information technology as well as higher education and/or government, particularly the big issues facing the community
• A bachelor’s degree
• Impeccable communications and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of social media strategy, SEO, multimedia journalism, AP Style

Position Salary Range: $60K - $90K

Benefits
Scoop News Group has an awesome team and offers great benefits, including: group medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance; 401K with generous employer match; and a gadget-friendly, cutting-edge work environment.

Compensation is competitive, and will be based on the qualifications, experience, and skills of each individual.

More about Scoop News Group
Scoop News Group is the leading public sector tech media company in the country, comprised of AIScoop, FedScoop, DefenseScoop, CyberScoop, and StateScoop & EdScoop. Scoop News Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and our employees are committed to producing the highest quality news products and highly anticipated events while maintaining an energetic, fun, friendly, and collaborative environment in our downtown office.

Get Noticed
Email your resume to editorial.jobs@scoopnewsgroup.com, with the title "Staff Reporter, StateScoop & EdScoop" in the subject field. Include a cover letter, links to your best articles and salary requirements. No calls please.


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Editorial Intern, SNG

WASHINGTON, DC

Scoop News Group, the leading tech media company in Washington, D.C., is always accepting applications from dynamic interns who want to make an immediate impact.

We are looking for highly driven people who want valuable experience covering topics that bridge the world of technology and policy. Interns will gain invaluable experience during the program, publishing under their byline on topics such as digital espionage, federal contracting, smart cities, mapping technology, online learning platforms and more.

Interns will be mentored in how to write well about complicated topics, while also learning to use tools and techniques that enhance online reporting. You will have a chance to participate in events in D.C., interview public figures and attend government press briefings. This is a great opportunity to expand your network and make connections with government and business leaders that few other internships offer.

Scoop News Group interns earn a stipend for their work. You’ll also have access to a fully stocked kitchen, iced coffee on tap, top-of-the-line technology and other fun perks you'll have to ask us about.

Send a cover letter, resume and samples of your best journalism to editorial.jobs@scoopnewsgroup.com. We can't wait to hear from you!

Position Salary Range: $40K - $45K

Benefits
Scoop News Group has an awesome team and offers great benefits, including: group medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance; 401K with generous employer match; and a gadget-friendly, cutting-edge work environment.

Compensation is competitive, and will be based on the qualifications, experience, and skills of each individual.

More about Scoop News Group
Scoop News Group is the leading public sector tech media company in the country, comprised of AIScoop, FedScoop, DefenseScoop, CyberScoop, and StateScoop & EdScoop. Scoop News Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and our employees are committed to producing the highest quality news products and highly anticipated events while maintaining an energetic, fun, friendly, and collaborative environment in our downtown office.


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Social Media Manager, SNG

WASHINGTON, DC

Want to shape how the country's top government IT leaders, tech innovators, and cybersecurity giants connect online?

Scoop News Group (SNG) is looking for a creative, forward-thinking, and data-driven Social Media Manager to champion our current social strategy and build upon its foundation to elevate our digital presence across all facets of our business. In this high-impact role, you will support and refine our existing strategy, driving engagement for our award-winning editorial publications, industry-leading events, high-value custom client content, and overarching SNG corporate brand. You’ll take our proven playbook to the next level by experimenting with cutting-edge formats—from short-form video to striking data visualizations—to captivate decision-makers across LinkedIn, X/Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and beyond.

If you thrive on community building and have a passion for building a vibrant, highly engaged audience, this is your stage.

Key Responsibilities & Activities

• Partner with our content, design and multimedia teams to turn high-quality creative assets into scroll-stopping social posts—crafting punchy copy, pairing visuals, short-form video, and interactive elements to maximize engagement.
• Plan and launch targeted social campaigns around SNG’s major summits and events—crafting strategic messaging to boost attendee registration, coordinating real-time updates and highlight on-stage content, showcasing event impact to attendees and sponsors alike.
• Support the execution of a dynamic daily content calendar across all publications—synchronizing posts with priority news releases, podcasts, and broader marketing objectives.
• Build upon existing social strategies to expand reach, boost engagement, and establish a dedicated audience of key decision-makers across SNG social properties.
• Track, analyze, and present performance metrics to internal leadership and external partners to continuously refine our strategy—evaluating organic reach and paid campaign impact to demonstrate clear ROI.
• Actively engage with our community of top C-level government leaders and tech executives sparking meaningful engagement across all platforms.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience developing and executing integrated paid and organic social media strategies (experience in government tech, B2B media, or agency environments strongly preferred).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a sharp eye for detail—demonstrating a deep understanding of complex content, narrative context, and editorial standards (AP Style proficiency strongly preferred).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator) and modern tools like Canva, with proven ability to edit engaging short-form videos and design eye-catching graphic assets on demand.
• Experience using social management and analytics platforms like HubSpot.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, newsroom-style environment with a high sense of urgency and strong composure under pressure.
• A team player who excels in an open, highly collaborative environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Position Salary Range: $80K - $95K

Benefits
Scoop News Group has an awesome team and offers great benefits, including: group medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance; 401K with generous employer match; and a gadget-friendly, cutting-edge work environment.

More about Scoop News Group
Scoop News Group is the leading public sector tech media company in the country, with 6 award-winning publications: AIScoop, FedScoop, DefenseScoop, CyberScoop, and StateScoop & EdScoop. Scoop News Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and our employees are committed to producing the highest quality news products and world class events while maintaining an energetic, fun, friendly, and collaborative environment in our downtown office.

Get Noticed
If you’re a forward-thinking social media strategist who excels at creating scroll-stopping content and driving audience growth, we want to hear from you! Send your resume and portfolio to careers@scoopnewsgroup.com with the subject “Social Media Manager” in the subject line.


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Events Coordinator, SNG

WASHINGTON, DC

Scoop News Group is expanding and is seeking a talented events professional to join our team as Events Coordinator. The Events Coordinator will coordinate with attendees, sponsors, and vendors, maintain event registration, manage event organization and inventory, strategize to achieve event success and the best possible attendance, and perform other duties related to organizing and hosting small and large scale virtual/hybrid/in-person events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Plan and execute small and large-scale in-person, hybrid, and virtual events in coordination with the events team
• Oversee attendee experience and management including managing event registration, maintaining attendee database, and attendee communication
• Manage SNG’s internal and external events calendar
• Provide customer support to event registrants
• Collaborate with SNG staff, speakers, vendors, attendees, and sponsors to ensure event success and customer satisfaction
• Strategize with staff to achieve excellent event attendance
• Coordinate catering, equipment, technical, and logistical needs for events, including scheduling, menus, decor, and entertainment
• Prepare and process invoices and financial records and maintain budgets relating to events

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Will have a passion for creating successful, well-hosted, and fun events
• Will possess a high level of attention to detail and organization, and an aptitude for project management
• Will be creative and inquisitive, with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Will be self-motivated and able to work well in a less-structured, fast-paced environment with a small team
• Will possess a customer service orientation and will thrive on helping events and sponsors succeed
• Will see no job as too small and is willing to wear multiple hats

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, with a background in event management or hospitality preferred
• 2+ years event planning expertise
• Excellent communication skills - outgoing and comfortable interacting with colleagues, attendees, and vendors via in-person, email, and phone
• Outstanding writing and proofreading skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain deadlines, with excellent time management skills
• Understanding and knowledge of the catering industry, including food and alcohol items
• Ability to travel to events when necessary
• Experience working with senior-level executives a plus
• Experience working with event management and registration platforms a plus

Position Salary Range: $70K - $80K

Benefits
Scoop News Group has an awesome team and offers great benefits, including: group medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance; 401K with generous employer match; and a gadget-friendly, cutting-edge work environment.

Compensation is competitive, and will be based on the qualifications, experience, and skills of each individual.

More about Scoop News Group
Scoop News Group is the leading public sector tech media company in the country, comprised of AIScoop, FedScoop, DefenseScoop, CyberScoop, and StateScoop & EdScoop. Scoop News Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and our employees are committed to producing the highest quality news products and highly anticipated events while maintaining an energetic, fun, friendly, and collaborative environment in our downtown office.

Get Noticed
If you're detail-oriented, have a passion for events and are looking to join an innovative, growing company, please e-mail your resume to careers@scoopnewsgroup.com with the subject “Events Coordinator, Scoop News Group” in the subject field.


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Producer, Speaker Engagement, SNG

WASHINGTON, DC/Remote

Scoop News Group is expanding and is seeking a talented leader to join our team as Producer, Speaker Engagement. The ideal candidate is a natural networker with strong relationships in the government & tech industry, has excellent written & oral communication skills, is a capable multitasker and has a strong track record of building community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Engage with tech and government leaders online and in person; develop, maintain, strengthen and build lasting relationships while advocating for SNG brands
• Build event agendas, remain current on speaker biographies and topics
• Manage multiple project deadlines
• Strategically identify and recruit speakers and key attendees
• Oversee the full speaker engagement process, from extending invitations to VIPs from government and the tech industry, diligently following up with invitees, leading speaker prep calls and managing all logistics around speaker event participation
• Manage speakers onsite at events, hosting and connecting speakers and clients
• Provide on-site support at events
• Support special projects as required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of professional experience in the tech industry, media industry, or events industry
• Experience in sales and/or customer service preferred
• Natural ability to network, interact with confidence and credibility, and develop relationships with high-profile speakers and their teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as both an individual contributor and collaborator
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail
• High sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be a creative problem solver and maintain a positive attitude under pressure
• Able to work evenings and weekends as needed (15% of the time)
• Bachelor's Degree

Position Salary Range: $90K - $100K

Benefits
Scoop News Group has an awesome team and offers great benefits, including: group medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance; 401K with generous employer match; and a gadget-friendly, cutting-edge work environment.

Compensation is competitive, and will be based on the qualifications, experience, and skills of each individual.

More about Scoop News Group
Scoop News Group is the leading public sector tech media company in the country, comprised of AIScoop, FedScoop, DefenseScoop, CyberScoop, and StateScoop & EdScoop. Scoop News Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and our employees are committed to producing the highest quality news products and highly anticipated events while maintaining an energetic, fun, friendly, and collaborative environment in our downtown office.

Get Noticed
If you're a natural networker looking to join an innovative, growing company, please e-mail your resume to careers@scoopnewsgroup.com with the subject “Producer, Speaker Engagement, Scoop News Group” in the subject field.


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