Editorial Fellow, Defense News and Military Times
Sightline Media Group
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Sightline Media Group is the leading news organization covering military, defense, 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. Our brands include Defense News, Military Times, Army Times, Air Force Times, C4ISRNET, Federal Times, Marine Corps Times and Navy Times. We cover the news that is most important to U.S. troops, the defense industry and the federal workforce.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Defense News and Military Times publications seek interns for our 2024 internship program. We’re looking for students and recent graduates with experience writing and reporting who will work with our news team on daily coverage of the defense industry and military/veteran affairs. Our ideal candidate will have published articles to submit. This is a rare opportunity for candidates looking to practice journalism that focuses on business, national security and the concerns of military service members, veterans and their families. You will be assigned byline stories to report and write for publication on our sites and in our print editions. You’ll also support larger team-reporting projects.
Our editors value accuracy, clarity, and a good story. There are opportunities to work with our video team and on audio projects for candidates with the right skills. The internship includes a program for both students who are seeking academic credit and an Editorial Fellow program for recent graduates. Our main office is near Washington D.C., and these positions are not open to remote work.
HOW TO APPLY
- Send a resume
- Share your three best published writing samples.
- Include a cover letter with a brief description of why you’re interested in working with us.
- Define your weekly work availability
- Clarify whether you’re looking for a student internship or an editorial fellowship for recent graduates.
COMPENSATION
College credit and hourly pay
Summary
Internship for students and recent graduates in defense journalism.
Job title
Editorial Fellow
Experience level
entry level
Industry
media
Location requirements
Located in Washington, DC; no remote work allowed.
Salary
College credit and hourly pay
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Washington, DC, USA