Assistant Editor, Media Operations

Professional journalism or published editorial experience, strong research and fact-checking skills, AP style or equivalent editorial standards, excellent written and spoken English, and a university degree. Candidates must demonstrate practical technical ability with AI agents, automation workflows, scripts, or similar tools. Genuine interest in conflict, security, and defense technology is important. Reliable internet and a personal computer are required.

Research and source news stories from wire services, trade publications, regional outlets, and OSINT channels. Draft, edit, and fact-check The SOFX Report newsletter and articles for sofx.com. Ensure accurate attribution, neutral reporting, and rigorous editorial review. Prepare content, images, and captions for publication; support email and website publishing; monitor reader feedback; prepare social media content; coordinate sponsor placements; and help build AI-assisted editorial workflows, automations, and newsletter growth experiments.

Fully remote, full-time contractor opportunity (40 hours per week), paying $1,000–$1,300 USD per month based on experience. Direct training and collaboration with the Director of Media Operations and Marketing, hands-on involvement in a growing international media company, opportunities to improve AI and editorial systems, and potential for increased compensation and responsibility. A 60-day trial period applies before the full rate.