Editorial Intern, Military Times

Sightline Media Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

College credit

Potential for hourly pay

Editorial Fellowship program

Job summary

A leading news organization is seeking interns for their 2023 program. Interns will support daily news coverage by reporting and writing stories for publication. The role includes collaboration on larger team projects, potential assistance with video production, and social media efforts. Candidates should have writing experience and may benefit from graphic design or video editing skills. This opportunity is open to students seeking academic credit and recent graduates applying for an editorial fellowship. Remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Experience with writing and reporting required.
• Skills in graphic design and video editing are a plus.
• Must be a current student or recent graduate.

Responsibilities

• Support daily news coverage by reporting and writing assigned stories.
• Assist in larger team-reporting projects.
• Work with video team and support social media initiatives.

Skills

Writing and reporting experience

Graphic design skills

Video editing skills

Social media support

Education

Current students or recent graduates

Job description

Sightline Media Group is the leading news organization covering military, defense, public sector, federal technology, C4ISR and cyber defense. Our independent, award-winning journalism offers coverage from around the globe, from Sightline headquarters in the Washington, DC area to bureaus and correspondents in the U.S. and around the world. Sightline Media offers our business clientele a wide range of platforms to reach the market. From digital and mobile solutions to events, thought leadership, publications, video and custom options, Sightline works with clients on opportunities that have credibility, integrity, engagement and impact.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

MILITARY TIMES is seeking interns for our 2023 internship program. We’re looking for students and recent graduates with some experience writing and reporting to work with our news team to support daily coverage of the military. You will be assigned stories to report and write to be published on our sites with your byline. You’ll be asked to support larger team-reporting projects. There will be opportunities to work with our video team and to support our social media efforts. Graphic design and video editing skills are helpful. The internship includes a program for both students who are seeking academic credit and also Editorial Fellow program for recent graduates. Our main office is near Washington DC, but these positions will be available to anyone working remotely.

HOW TO APPLY

• Send a resume
• 2 writing samples
• A cover letter with a brief description of why you’re interested in working with us.
• Your potential weekly availability for working with our newsroom.
• Clarification of whether you’re looking for a student internship or an editorial fellowship for recent grads.

COMPENSATION

College credit and potential for hourly pay