Editorial Intern, Military Times

Sightline Media GroupSightline Media GroupWashington, District of Columbia, United States
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Posted

8/12/2026

Employment

Intern

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Work style

Remote OK

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Core responsibilities

The intern will report and write stories for publication on the company's sites and support larger team-reporting projects. They will also have opportunities to assist the video team and contribute to social media efforts.

Requirements overview

Candidates should be students or recent graduates with some experience in writing and reporting. Proficiency in graphic design and video editing is considered a helpful asset.

Key skills

WritingReportingJournalismVideo editingGraphic designSocial media management

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About Sightline Media Group

Industry

Media Production

Employees

92

Type

Privately Held

Size

51-200 employees

Sightline Media Group is the leading news organization covering military, defense, public sector, federal technology, C4ISR and cyber defense. Its publications include Defense News, Military Times, Army Times, Marine Corps Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times, Federal Times, and C4ISRNET. Sightline’s award-winning journalism offers coverage from around the globe, while headquartered in the Washington, DC area. Sightline offers advertisers a wide range of platforms to reach their target audience. From digital and mobile solutions to events, to thought leadership, publications, video and custom options, Sightline works with clients on opportunities that have credibility, integrity, engagement and impact.

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Job categories

Creative & MediaGovernment & Public Sector

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

Requirements

  • Writing
  • Reporting
  • Journalism
  • Video editing
  • Graphic design
  • Social media management

Benefits

  • College credit

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