Dear Writers,

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

Companies in this list include Condé Nast, MIT, Poets & Writers, Vox, Hearst, and The Washington Post. We’ve noted the salaries when available. Some of them are remote or hybrid opportunities.

— Jacob Jans

Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

Condé Nast is a global media company that is home to many iconic brands including Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ, Glamour, Wired, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Self, and The New Yorker. Condé Nast Traveller is seeking a Commerce Writer to expand and optimize their e-commerce content. The writer should have knowledge of core SEO principles and consumer affiliate marketing. The job is full-time and located in London, England (hybrid). For details, visit this page.

Block Club Chicago is a reader-supported nonprofit news organization delivering reliable coverage of Chicago’s neighborhoods. They’re seeking an Arts & Culture Editor to help lead their expansion into neighborhood-focused arts reporting. The prospective applicant should have 5+ years’ reporting and/or editing experience. The job will be based in Chicago (hybrid). Salary will start at $75,000.  For more information, refer to their tweet and this page.

Deadline: May 1st, 2023

The Philadelphia Inquirer is a daily newspaper for Philadelphia. They’re hiring a National Political Reporter to cover national politics as well as the 2024 election in Pennsylvania. The applicant should be familiar with Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania’s power structures. The position is based in Philadelphia, PA. Pay type: hourly. To learn more, refer to this tweet and this page.

The Chicago Tribune is a daily newspaper that covers Chicago’s news, politics, sports, and entertainment. They’re looking for a Deputy Sr. Content Editor (full-time) in the sports department. This will be “a multifaceted role, with time devoted to editing breaking news, daily updates and longer features, as well audience engagement tasks such as sending alerts, posting on social media channels and crafting the daily sports newsletter.” The editor should have deep knowledge of the Chicago sports scene. To learn more, refer to this tweet and this page.

Wisconsin Public Radio is looking for a Senior Digital Editor (partial remote, staff-full time). The selected candidate will be responsible for reviewing, editing, producing, and troubleshooting content for their websites, blogs, and other platforms. Salary: minimum $70,000. For details, refer to this tweet and this page.

Deadline: May 18th, 2023

The Contrapuntal is a news magazine that focuses on silenced, erased, and misrepresented voices. They’re looking for submissions. The theme of the issue is ‘Mobilities.’ They’re seeking “original in-depth news features, critical commentaries, and opinions with a focus on ecology, political economy, migration, and culture.” They will pay €1 per 12 words for news features. Send your pitches to thecontrapuntal@protonmail.com. Read their Twitter thread here. Learn more about them here.

Vox is a general interest website that covers public policy, politics, world affairs, culture, technology, science, health, and business. They’re hiring a Deputy Style & Standards Editor to ensure their content meets their high editorial standards. The editor should have a minimum of 5 years of copy editing experience. Management experience is preferred. The job is full-time and located in Washington, DC, or remote. Salary range is between $77,000 and $100,000. To learn more, refer to their managing editor’s tweet and this page.

MIT Technology Review is a media company that explains the commercial, political, and social impact of the newest technologies. They’re offering editorial fellowship in their newsroom. They’re looking for people who are self-starters and keen to learn. Fellows can work remotely or from their office in Cambridge, MA. Pay is $20 per hour. To learn more, refer to their executive editor’s tweet and this page.

Deadline: May 15th, 2023

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is looking for a Lead Content Writer to report, write, and edit “science, health, and education news and feature articles—supported by appropriate photography, video, and other assets—that further the School of Pharmacy’s strategic communications goals.” The candidate should have 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA. Details here.

Poets & Writers is a nonprofit organization serving creative writers. They’re looking for an Assistant Editor to provide vital editorial support for Poets & Writers Magazine and pw.org. The editor should have a minimum of 2 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). For details, visit this page.

The Washington Post is seeking an Editorial Writer to “join the editorial board and write unsigned editorials about U.S. domestic policy.” The applicant should have 5+ years of experience. Fluency in data journalism will be a plus. The role is full-time and located in Washington, DC. To learn more, refer to this tweet and this page.

Sentient Media is a news organization that reports on the impact of animal agriculture. They’re hiring a Social Media Manager (part-time or full-time negotiable, freelance contractor). The selected candidate will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and creating content for and analyzing performance for all of their social media channels. Salary: $38,000 to $48,000. Location: remote (should be compatible with the East Coast of the USA). To learn more, refer to this page.

Deadline: May 1st, 2023

The New Republic (TNR) is a journal of opinion that is dedicated to solving today’s most critical issues. They’re hiring a Temporary Editor to oversee their climate vertical, Apocalypse Soon. The selected applicant will edit at least 5 pieces for their website. This is a full-time job that will begin in mid-June and last 4 months. Location: remote. Compensation: $1,923/week. To learn more, refer to their tweet and this page.

Union Square & Co. is “a wholly owned subsidiary of Barnes & Noble, Inc.” They’re looking for a Project Editor to manage 35 to 50+ titles a year. They’re seeking someone with 3 to 5 years of book publishing experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. Starting salary range is $70,000 to $75,000. For more information, visit this page.

CalMatters is a nonprofit state newsroom that explains California politics and policy. They’re seeking a Politics and Campaign Reporter. The reporter will be responsible for reporting and writing state-focused political stories. The reporter should have a minimum of 3 years of journalism experience. The job is located within regular commuting distance of Sacramento. Salary range is $70,000 to $90,000. For details, refer to their tweet and this page.

Hearst Connecticut Media Group is looking for a Food Reporter with a good grasp of the Connecticut food scene. The successful applicant will be responsible for researching and writing compelling food-related stories and staying up-to-date on the most recent food trends and news. The applicant should have a minimum of 3 years of experience as well as a valid driver’s license and a vehicle. The job is full-time and hybrid (Norwalk or New Haven, CT). To learn more, refer to their tweet and this page.

Law360 is an online newswire for lawyers. They’re looking for a Senior Reporter. The selected applicant will write about the Supreme Court. Salary will be around $86,500. For more information, DM their senior patent reporter on Twitter. To read her tweet, click here.