Reporter

For the security practitioner caught between rapidly evolving threats and demanding executives, IANS Research is a clear-headed resource for decision making and articulating risk. We provide experience-based security insights for Chief Information Security Officers and their teams through our network of seasoned practitioners, the IANS Faculty.

About the role

The Security Reporter will join an editorial team expanding to provide in-depth, differentiated coverage of major themes and news in the rapidly evolving security space. You will develop and cultivate sources—including IANS' existing network of practitioners and subject-matter experts—to author compelling, uniquely insightful content aimed at CISOs and their teams. The role requires a minimum of 2 days on site in the Boston, MA office.

Responsibilities

• Produce multiple stories a week, focusing on generating compelling, unique content differentiated by the depth of its insight and the quality of its sources and reporting.
• Actively leverage IANS' faculty and expertise to add insights and context to breaking news events.
• Use IANS' existing library of content—including faculty-authored research, call summaries, transcripts, and proprietary white papers—to enhance reporting quality.
• Collaborate closely with IANS' research and content teams.
• Attend conferences and industry events for stories and source cultivation.
• Develop deep knowledge of IANS' customers and the security industry for informed and relevant coverage.
• Be available for off-hours work during major breaking news or related responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least one to two years of finance or business-related journalism experience, with a track record of enterprise reporting.
• Comfort with data and data-driven reporting, preferably with experience leveraging proprietary data to generate or enhance unique story angles.
• Ability to meet high expectations for productivity and turnaround time.
• Strong familiarity with process and process management.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a globally distributed and remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to work with some of the cybersecurity industry's pre-eminent thought leaders.

Pay

$56,000 - $70,000 + bonus