Freelance Editor Job at Sightline Media Group, Remote

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  • Sightline Media Group
  • Remote

Job Description

Company: Sightline Media Group

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.

Job Tags

Remote job, Contract work, Freelance, Flexible hours

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