Freelance Editor

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.