Editorial Intern
About the job
- We are seeking 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 will be asked to support larger team-reporting projects.
- The internship includes a program for both students who are seeking academic credit and also Editorial Fellow program for recent graduates.
- 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.
- Support daily coverage of the military by reporting and writing assigned stories for publication with byline.
- Support larger team-reporting projects.
- Collaborate with video team and support social media efforts.
- Graphic design and video editing skills are helpful.
- The internship offers options for academic credit internships and Editorial Fellow program for recent graduates.
About the company
Sightline Media Group provides independent journalism and multimedia publishing focused on military, defense, public sector, federal technology, C4ISR, and cyber defense. It distributes content across web, mobile, TV, and print, serving military personnel, defense contractors, government agencies, and tech firms. Revenue comes from advertising, event sponsorships, and custom publishing, including targeted partnerships. Its goal is to inform a specialized audience while connecting advertisers with industry readers and supporting social responsibility initiatives.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Springfield, Illinois
Founded
1940
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Defense News Conference returns online September 10, 2026, preserving sponsorship and lead-generation revenue.
- Updated August 2026 brand pages signal active publishing and ongoing advertiser-facing maintenance.
- Kimberly Dozier's March 2026 addition strengthens breaking coverage against Reuters, AP, and Bloomberg.
What critics are saying
- July 2024 layoffs cut nine staff, leaving 15 U.S.-based journalists and thinner coverage.
- The Sightline Media Union filed NLRB charges after the July 2024 layoffs.
- Regent's ownership forces cost discipline; further cuts hollow subscription, event, and ad products.
What makes Sightline Media Group unique
- Defense News and Military Times own defense, cyber, and federal niches with durable audience trust.
- Sightline's 2026-updated site sells targeted defense-industry marketing across publications and events.
- Kimberly Dozier's 2026 hiring shows premium breaking-news talent still anchors the franchise.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options