Senior Correspondent – OT / Critical Infrastructure Security

About the position

About ISMG ISMG is a global cybersecurity media and events company reaching over 2 million security professionals, executives, and policymakers. Our platforms deliver breaking news, deep analysis, and in-depth interviews with the leaders shaping the future of cybersecurity. We are expanding our coverage of operational technology (OT) and critical infrastructure security —one of the most important and fast-evolving areas in cybersecurity today. The Opportunity We’re hiring a Senior Correspondent to lead reporting for OT.Today , covering the security of industrial systems, critical infrastructure, and nation-state threats. This is a high-impact journalism role focused on: Breaking news Investigative reporting Deep source development You’ll report on the systems that power energy, manufacturing, transportation, and national infrastructure—and the threats targeting them. What You’ll Do Break news and develop original reporting on OT and critical infrastructure security Produce features, analysis, and explainers on complex technical and policy topics Build and cultivate sources across industry, government, and research communities Interview security leaders, researchers, and policymakers Contribute to multimedia content (video, podcasts, events) Represent ISMG at industry conferences and briefings What We’re Looking For 5–10+ years of journalism or editorial experience Strong background in cybersecurity, enterprise technology, or national security reporting Proven ability to break news and develop original stories Excellent writing and interviewing skills Experience building and maintaining trusted sources Nice to have: Experience covering critical infrastructure, ICS/OT, or industrial systems Familiarity with security vendors, threat actors, and policy landscape You do NOT need to be an OT expert on day one. But you should be comfortable learning complex technical topics and reporting on them with authority. Why This Role ? Cover one of the most important frontiers in cybersecurity (critical infrastructure + nation-state threats) Access to top security leaders, researchers, and policymakers globally Platform to break impactful stories and build a visible reporting voice Opportunities to speak, moderate, and shape industry conversations 👉 Apply now or visit ISMG.io to learn more. 📍 Manhattan, NY – On-site 💰 $120,000–$140,000 (with flexibility commensurate with experience)

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