meghann myers

pentagon bureau chief

About

My job is to give service members a voice, and to help them understand the events and initiatives that not only affect their careers, but their families and their quality of life. To get in touch, send an email to mmyers@militarytimes.com or give me a call at 703-614-9143.

Country

united states

City

washington

Industry

writing and editing

Skill

news writing, journalism, copy editing, editorial, writing, editing, fact checking, magazines, storytelling, social media, ap style, feature articles, online journalism, newspapers, blogging

Experience

editorial assistant

7x7 magazine

2010-8 - 2010-12 · 5 mos

Researching, fact-checking, and generally promoting San Francisco's fabulosity.

pregnancy magazine intern

future plc

2009-6 - 2009-11 · 6 mos

General editorial assisting including call-ins, shipping, interview transcription, photo shoot assisting, small writing assignments. Plus, all the girly drinks and free beauty products I could handle.

play intern

wired

2011-1 - 2011-7 · 7 mos

Covering arts and entertainment news and providing support to the front-of-the-book staff.

app guide intern

macworld

2009-11 - 2010-8 · 10 mos

Assisting the editors in reviewing iPhone apps, as well as other reviews and news pieces.

senior reporter

sightline media group

2016-12 - 2019-5 · 2 yrs 6 mos

I cover personnel, education, the sergeant major of the Army, health and fitness, aviation, special operations and integration.

pentagon bureau chief

military times

2019-5 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

deputy news editor

sightline media group

2012-8 - 2013-8 · 1 yr 1 mo

Reporting on suicide, sexual assault and Army lifestyle stories, in addition to compiling regular sections for the weekly paper and managing Army Times' Facebook and Twitter accounts.

start intern

wired

2011-7 - 2011-8 · 2 mos

Covering science news and providing support to the front-of-the-book editors.

freelance app reviewer

macworld

2010-7 - 2011-1 · 7 mos

Writing up games and other iOS apps. Feared by zombies of all stripes, said Chris Holt.

correspondent

bay area news group

2009-1 - 2009-5 · 5 mos

news intern

san francisco bay guardian

2008-8 - 2008-12 · 5 mos

staff writer at navy times

navy times

2013-8 - 2016-9 · 3 yrs 2 mos

I cover aviation, the secretary of the Navy, the Naval Academy, Naval Special Warfare, physical fitness, Navy medicine and the Coast Guard online and in the weekly print newspaper.