Freelance Features Writer

Role Description

As a Freelance Military Features Writer, you will be responsible for producing a consistent volume of feature-length content covering military life, veterans’ issues, military history, defense topics, culture, careers, and related subjects. This role is ideal for a writer who understands the military ecosystem, knows how to uncover compelling stories, and can create content that performs well with both readers and search engines.

You should be comfortable balancing editorial quality with audience growth objectives, identifying trending opportunities, and producing articles that generate engagement while maintaining Military.com’s standards for accuracy and credibility.

Responsibilities

• Research, pitch, and write feature articles for Military.com.
• Produce a consistent volume of high-quality content on deadline.
• Develop engaging story angles that resonate with military audiences.
• Conduct interviews and gather information from credible sources when required.
• Write compelling headlines and introductions that maximize reader engagement.
• Apply SEO best practices to improve discoverability and organic traffic.
• Monitor military, defense, veteran, and cultural trends to identify content opportunities.
• Collaborate with editors to refine content and optimize performance.
• Ensure all content meets editorial standards for accuracy, clarity, and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a professional writer, journalist, or content creator.
• Strong portfolio of published feature articles or long-form editorial content.
• Demonstrated knowledge of military, defense, veteran, or national security topics.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and audience engagement strategies.
• Ability to generate story ideas independently and execute them efficiently.
• Excellent research and interviewing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to factual accuracy.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines in a remote work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military service experience (strong asset) or extensive experience covering military-related topics.
• Background in journalism, digital publishing, or editorial media.
• Experience writing for large online publications with performance-driven content strategies.
• Familiarity with content analytics and audience growth metrics.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can consistently produce engaging feature content at scale. They understand what military audiences care about, can identify stories with strong reader appeal, and know how to write content that performs in today’s digital publishing landscape.

If you have a passion for military storytelling, a strong editorial voice, and a track record of creating content that attracts and engages readers, we’d love to hear from you.

Location

Remote

Position Type

Freelance / Contract