Freelance Editor

Sightline Media Group; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading news organization is seeking a Freelance Editor to support print publications like Defense News and Army Times. The ideal candidate should have proven editorial experience with a strong command of Adobe InCopy and excellent editing skills. This role offers flexibility and requires managing multiple deadlines efficiently. Strong background in military or defense is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven editorial experience with print publications.
• Proficiency in Adobe InCopy is required.
• Excellent copy editing, line editing, and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with editorial staff to finalize pages for print publications.
• Review and polish stories in InCopy for accuracy and clarity.
• Manage editorial workflow before print deadlines.

Skills

Copy editing

Line editing

Proofreading

Communication

Deadline management

Tools

Adobe InCopy

Job description

Publications: Defense News, Army Times, Navy Times, Marine Corps Times, Air Force Times

Location: Remote

Position Type: Freelance / Contract

Overview:

Sightline Media Group is seeking a highly skilled Freelance Editor to support the production of our print publications: Defense News, Army Times, Navy Times, Marine Corps Times, and Air Force Times. This freelance role is ideal for an experienced editor who thrives in both steady and fast-paced environments and is comfortable managing a flexible workload that ebbs and flows with our print schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with editorial staff and print designers to edit and finalize pages for our print publications.
• Review, revise, and polish stories in InCopy, ensuring accuracy, clarity, grammar, and adherence to house style.
• Manage the editorial workflow in the lead-up to print deadlines, helping to keep production on track.
• Work efficiently to resolve issues and keep content moving through the pipeline smoothly.
• Provide final eyes on print pages prior to submission to the printer.

Requirements:

• Proven editorial experience with print publications (newspapers or magazines preferred).
• Proficiency in Adobe InCopy (required).
• Excellent copy editing, line editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and communicate effectively with designers and writers.
• Familiarity with AP Style (or similar editorial standards).
• Flexible availability, with capacity to ramp up work in the 1–2 weeks prior to print deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background or familiarity with the U.S. military or defense sector is a strong plus.
• Prior experience working with newsroom CMS tools or print production software is beneficial.

About Sightline Media Group:

Sightline Media Group is the leading news organization covering military, defense, and government issues, and includes well-known brands such as Defense News and the Military Times family of publications.