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.

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

Freelance Features Writer

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