Freelance Defense & Military Reporter — On-Camera

Sightline Media Group; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sightline Media Group is seeking a versatile journalist to cover defense, military, and veteran affairs. You will pitch and produce stories across breaking news, policy developments, and features, with opportunities to appear on camera and host panels.

Ideal candidates have newsroom reporting experience, strong storytelling, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines, collaborating with editors and producers to deliver timely, accurate coverage.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a reporter covering military, defense, policy, or government beats.
• Strong news judgment and storytelling skills.
• Ability to work independently, pitch ideas, and meet deadlines.
• Strong research and interview skills.

Responsibilities

• Report and write compelling stories on defense and military topics.
• Collaborate with editors to identify timely assignments.
• Conduct interviews with military leaders, service members, defense experts, policymakers.
• Work under tight deadlines and fast-changing news cycles.
• Potentially moderate panel discussions or live events, in-person or virtual.

Skills

Reporter experience

News judgment

Storytelling

Interview skills

Research skills

Independent working

Panel moderation

Job description

Sightline Media Group is seeking a versatile journalist to cover defense, military, and veteran affairs. You will pitch and produce stories across breaking news, policy developments, and features, with opportunities to appear on camera and host panels.

Ideal candidates have newsroom reporting experience, strong storytelling, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines, collaborating with editors and producers to deliver timely, accurate coverage.