Interns & Editorial Fellows – MILITARY TIMES (2023 Internship Program)

About Sightline Media Group

Sightline Media Group is a premier news organization dedicated to covering critical sectors including military, defense, public sector, federal technology, C4ISR, and cyber defense. Renowned for its independent and award-winning journalism, Sightline offers global coverage supported by its Washington, DC area headquarters and an extensive network of bureaus and correspondents worldwide. Beyond journalism, Sightline Media provides its business clientele with diverse platforms—including digital, mobile, events, thought leadership, publications, video, and custom solutions—to achieve credible, engaging, and impactful market reach.

About the Role

MILITARY TIMES is seeking talented individuals for its 2023 internship program. We are looking for motivated students and recent graduates eager to contribute to daily military coverage. This program offers a hands-on experience, allowing you to develop essential journalism skills within a leading news environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with our news team to support daily coverage of the military.
• Report and write assigned stories, which will be published on our sites with your byline.
• Support larger team-reporting projects, contributing to significant journalistic endeavors.
• Opportunities to collaborate with our video team, gaining experience in multimedia storytelling.
• Assist with our social media efforts, helping to amplify our content and engage with our audience.

Qualifications & Skills

• Open to students and recent graduates.
• Some prior experience in writing and reporting is essential.
• Graphic design and video editing skills are helpful, though not required.

Program Details

• This program is designed for both:
  • Students seeking academic credit for their internship.
  • Recent graduates participating in our dedicated Editorial Fellow program.

Location

• Our main office is located near Washington, DC.
• These positions are available to anyone working remotely.

Compensation

• College credit.
• Potential for hourly pay.

How To Apply

Please submit the following materials:

1. Your resume.
2. Two (2) writing samples.
3. A cover letter that includes:
   • A brief description of why you are interested in working with MILITARY TIMES.
   • Your potential weekly availability for working with our newsroom.
   • A clear clarification of whether you are looking for a student internship (for academic credit) or an editorial fellowship for recent graduates.