Sightline Media Group

Edit and finalize print publication pages, manage editorial workflow, and ensure content accuracy and clarity before print submission. | Proven print editorial experience, proficiency in Adobe InCopy, excellent editing skills, deadline management, and familiarity with AP Style. | 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.