Editorial Intern, Military Times

Sightline Media Group

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Washington, DC Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

COMPANY BACKGROUND

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

About this role

Summary

Support military news coverage through writing, reporting, and team projects.

Job title

Editorial Intern

Experience level

student or recent graduate

Industry

media

Location requirements

Located in Washington, DC; remote work allowed

Salary

College credit and potential for hourly pay

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

writingreporting

Preferred skills

graphic designvideo editingsocial media

Specializations

writingreportingsocial mediagraphic designvideo editing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Washington, DC, USA

Remote City

Washington, DC, USA

On-site City