Senior Cybersecurity Reporter/Journalist @ Recorded Future

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Full-Time

Senior Cybersecurity Reporter/Journalist

Posted on 2/13/2023

Recorded Future

1,001-5,000 employees

Enterprise cybersecurity intelligence platform

Data & Analytics

Cybersecurity

Senior

Washington, DC, USA

Required Skills

Communications

Requirements

Previous experience reporting on privacy or cybersecurity-related agencies, organizations, and topics, such as the FTC, GDPR, NSA and Justice Department
Curiosity, perseverance, and resourcefulness
Strong drive and ability to jump on breaking news stories and write in-depth analysis on bigger cybersecurity topics
Ability to manage many tasks and write multiple stories per week under tight deadlines
Strong writing skills and the ability to convey stories in a clear and concise manner
Ability to build strong sources across a variety of fields
Excellent communication and collaborations skills
Location flexible - we are open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S. and Europe

Responsibilities

Be a leader on cybersecurity news beat, ideally with a focus on privacy, and cultivate a broad audience of government and private sector leaders
Report daily scoops (about 5-10 articles per week) on the latest cybersecurity stories and write in-depth analysis on broader industry trends
Build relationships with a wide range of sources, including government officials, cybersecurity executives, and academic researchers

Desired Qualifications

A familiarity with cybersecurity and privacy policy. Having sources in Congress, the White House, EU privacy commissioner offices, etc. is a plus

With 1,000 employees, over $250M in sales, 1,500+ clients, and rapid year-over-year growth, Recorded Future is the world’s most advanced, and largest, intelligence company!

The Record by Recorded Future documents the darkest corners of the web, giving readers exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to leaders, policymakers, researchers, and the people in the shadows of the cyber underground. We are looking for a reporter who is eager to build a brand, embrace new opportunities, and develop a beat around cybersecurity policy and expanding privacy regulations.

What you’ll do as the Reporter:

Be a leader on cybersecurity news beat, ideally with a focus on privacy, and cultivate a broad audience of government and private sector leaders
Report daily scoops (about 5-10 articles per week) on the latest cybersecurity stories and write in-depth analysis on broader industry trends
Build relationships with a wide range of sources, including government officials, cybersecurity executives, and academic researchers

What you’ll bring as the Reporter:

Previous experience reporting on privacy or cybersecurity-related agencies, organizations, and topics, such as the FTC, GDPR, NSA and Justice Department
A familiarity with cybersecurity and privacy policy. Having sources in Congress, the White House, EU privacy commissioner offices, etc. is a plus
Curiosity, perseverance, and resourcefulness
Strong drive and ability to jump on breaking news stories and write in-depth analysis on bigger cybersecurity topics
Ability to manage many tasks and write multiple stories per week under tight deadlines
Strong writing skills and the ability to convey stories in a clear and concise manner
Ability to build strong sources across a variety of fields
Excellent communication and collaborations skills
Location flexible - we are open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S. and Europe

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Why should you join Recorded Future?
Recorded Future employees (or “Futurists”), represent over 40 nationalities and embody our core values of having high standards, practicing inclusion, and acting ethically. Our dedication to empowering clients with intelligence to disrupt adversaries has earned us a 4.7-star user rating from Gartner and 8 of the top 10 Fortune 100 companies as clients.

Want more info?
Blog & Podcast: Learn everything you want to know (and maybe some things you’d rather not know) about the world of cyber threat intelligence
Instagram & Twitter: What’s happening at Recorded Future
The Record: The Record is a cybersecurity news publication that explores the untold stories in this rapidly changing field
Timeline: History of Recorded Future
Recognition: Check out our awards and announcements

We are committed to maintaining an environment that attracts and retains talent from a diverse range of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. By ensuring all feel included and respected for being unique and bringing their whole selves to work, Recorded Future is made a better place every day.

If you need any accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to our recruiting team at [email protected]

Recorded Future is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Recorded Future does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recorded Future will not discharge, discipline or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

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Recorded Future’s mission is to empower customers with real-time threat intelligence, to defend their organizations against threats at the speed and scale of the internet. Recorded Future’s Intelligence Cloud provides complete coverage across adversaries, infrastructure, and targets.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$79M

Headquarters

Somerville, Massachusetts

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

↑ 2%

2 year growth

↑ 33%

Benefits

Professional development and career advancement

Flexible work environment, be yourself

Generous vacation policy

Wellness programs

Company outings

Competitive compensation and benefits

Free snacks, drinks, and coffee in the office

Parental leave program

Environmentally conscious

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