16 Full Time & Remote Jobs for Writers, Journalists, and Editors

Dear Writers,

Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, journalists, and editors.

Companies in this list include NBC Sports, Vice Media, Reuters, Wired, and The Wall Street Journal.

Note, some of these jobs are fully remote, while others require in-person work.

— Jacob Jans

Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

NBC Sports Next is “where sports and technology intersect.” They are looking for a Copywriter to be a part of the 59 Creative Team and “collaborate with stakeholders to concept and write promotions, advertising campaigns, newsletters, website content, scripts, and other marketing-related deliverables.” The candidate should have 2+ years’ copywriting experience. The job is full-time and based in Minneapolis, MN. Details here and here.

The Dallas Morning News is a newspaper serving the North Texas community. They are seeking a Suburban Editor to lead coverage of the North Texas suburbs. The editor should have at least 5 to 10 years of experience in a newsroom. The role is full-time and located in Dallas, TX. For details, visit this page.

Vice Media Group is a youth media company. They are hiring for the position of Assistant Editor, Updates. The selected applicant will be responsible for updating evergreen content. The applicant should be a skilled writer and have an understanding of SEO. The role is full-time and based in Brooklyn, NY. New York/California Salary: $60,000-$65,000. To learn more, visit this page.

Morning Brew is seeking a Reporter for Healthcare Brew (a newsletter about the healthcare industry). The successful candidate will be responsible for pitching, reporting, and writing stories. The candidate should have at least 3 years’ journalism experience, preferably covering healthcare business. Salary is $70,000 to $90,000. The job is full-time and remote-friendly. For details, refer to their editor’s Twitter thread and this page.

The Seattle Times is a daily newspaper that covers local news, politics, business, entertainment, travel, sports, and restaurants in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. They are seeking:

  • An Editorial Writer to “help lead critical conversations important to the Puget Sound region and Washington state.” The applicant should have at least 5 years of experience and should routinely use digital tools in journalism. The job is full-time. Location: Seattle, WA (hybrid). To learn more, refer to this page.

  • A Sports Desk Editor to copy edit stories for web and print publication. The selected applicant will also help produce digital news alerts and newsletters. The applicant should have at least 3 years of editing experience at a daily newspaper. The job is full-time and remote (“finalists must be current or future residents of the Puget Sound region”). For details, refer to this page.

The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They are looking for:

  • A Media Reporter who has “the ability to find scoops and break news on a wide-ranging, competitive and evolving beat.” The candidate should be an avid news consumer. Experience in the media industry is not required. The job is full-time and located in Washington, DC. Details here.

  • An Apple Reporter to cover the growing influence of Apple and Big Tech on American society. The applicant should have “a track record of developing sources, breaking news and producing exclusive, insightful coverage.” The role is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA. Learn more here.

Thomson Reuters provides news and information-based tools to professionals. They are hiring for the position of U.S. Foreign Policy Editor. The selected candidate will “lead a strong team of correspondents in Washington and help Reuters stand out on some of the world’s biggest stories.” The position is full-time and based in Washington. To learn more, visit this page.

Wired is a magazine that covers the current and future trends in technology. They are seeking a Deputy Ideas Editor who will be responsible for conceiving, assigning, tracking, and editing Ideas op-eds and essays. The editor will also be responsible for recruiting new writers. The editor should have at least 3 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. To learn more, refer to this Tweet and this page.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the United States’ largest local broadcast television group. They are looking for a Writer. The selected applicant will be responsible for writing and supporting line producers for hour-long newscasts. The applicant should ideally have experience of at least 1 year in a working newsroom. The role is part-time and based in Sacramento, CA. Details here and here.

The Athletic is a subscription-based sports media company. They are looking for a Staff Writer to cover the New York Yankees. The writer should have at least 3 years of experience at a media company and a thorough knowledge of professional baseball. The position is full-time and located in New York, NY. Pay range is $70,000 and $120,000. For details, refer to this Tweet and this page.

Asurion is a company that provides insurance for cell phones, tablets, consumer electronics, and home appliances. They are seeking a Content Writer who will be responsible for conceptualizing, writing, editing, and organizing internal support content. They are looking for someone with 1 to 3+ years’ experience writing content. The role is full-time and based in Nashville, US. Salary: $61,000. For more information, visit this page.

The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper that covers news from Southern California and the world. They are seeking a Film Editor to lead their coverage of movies. The successful applicant will be responsible for assigning and editing stories and facilitating writers’ professional development. The applicant should have 5 or more years of experience. The job is full-time and located in El Segundo, CA (they are currently working remotely). For details, refer to this Tweet and this page.

Consumer Reports (CR) is a nonprofit product-testing organization. They are looking for a Writer/Reporter, Home & Appliances. The selected applicant will work hand-in-hand with their “product testers, social-media and survey teams, and shopping and newsletter editors to conceive and execute on a range of Home and Appliance content across multiple platforms.” The applicant should have at least 5 years’ reporting experience. Salary range is $78,000 to $100,000. The job is full-time and eligible for 100% remote work in one of their 13 approved locations. To learn more, refer to this page.

The Wall Street Journal provides coverage of news, business, politics, technology, real estate, arts, culture, and more from the US and around the world. They are hiring for the position of Reporter, Careers & Workplace. The selected candidate will “spot workplace and hiring trends as they’re happening and help readers navigate careers and the changing nature of work.” The candidate will write an average of 1 to 2 stories a week and also appear on the Wall Street Journal’s podcasts and videos. The candidate should have 3+ years’ reporting experience. The job is based in New York, NY. To learn more, refer to this Tweet and this page.

The Hechinger Report is an independent, nonprofit news organization that focuses on inequality and innovation in education. They are hiring an Audience Engagement Editor to help build engagement and grow their audience. The editor should have 3 to 5 years of experience and a strong knowledge of social media trends. The role is full-time and can be remote. Salary is $70,000. To learn more, refer to their Tweet and this page.

Deadline: November 7th, 2022

 

 

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