What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freelance Editor position at sightlinemediagroup?
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.
