Dear Writers,
Here’s our latest roundup of jobs for writers, editors, journalists and copywriters.
We’ve included salary ranges, when available.
Companies in this list in include CBS, Disney, CNN, Digg, The L.A. Times, and others.
— Jacob Jans
Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.
Brunswick Corporation is a leader in marine recreation. They’re seeking a Copywriter to join their Creative Services team. The selected applicant will create marketing copy that brings their “brands’ stories to life, resonates with boaters and anglers, and stands out in the marine marketplace.” The applicant should have 8+ years of experience. The job is full-time and located in Mettawa, IL (hybrid). For details, refer to this page.
GoodDay by CBS, a morning news and lifestyle program, is looking for a Freelance Reporter. This is a weekend job with fill-in weekday shifts. The job is temporary and based in West Sacramento, CA. Learn more here and here.
Farmers Insurance is an American insurer of vehicles, homes, and businesses. They’re looking for a Copywriter to write and edit copy for a variety of communications and marketing materials for both internal and external target audiences. The copywriter should have 5 to 7 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Burbank, CA. Salary (CA only): $64,480 to $92,700. To learn more, visit this page.
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP) Technology & Digital is a division of The Walt Disney Company that creates websites, applications, and digital experiences for their resorts, etc. They’re seeking a Copywriter. The successful applicant will be responsible for writing, editing, and maintaining copy for a variety of digital experiences and platforms. The applicant should have at least 2 to 5 years of experience. The role is full-time and located in Orlando, FL. Details here and here.
The Boston Globe is a source for news, entertainment, politics, opinion, and sports in New England. They’re looking for an Editorial Writer for their opinion section. The writer will “cover a range of issues, including but not limited to immigration, politics, and criminal justice.” The job is full-time and located in Boston, MA. Union minimum salary: $72,000. To learn more, refer to this tweet and this page.
Warner Bros. Discovery is a media and entertainment company. They’re hiring a Proofreader to defend all DC publishing products from copy errors. The applicant should have prior proofreading experience, preferably comics-related experience. The job is full-time and located in Burbank, CA. Salary range is $38,497 to $71,494. Learn more here and here.
Bay Nature is a print and digital magazine that covers the nature, wildlife, and environment of the San Francisco Bay Area. They’re hiring a journalism fellow from a historically underrepresented background. They will help you develop your reporting, writing, and magazine fact-checking skills. This is a full-time, one-year fellowship that requires 2 days a week in their office in West Berkeley. Pay is $50,000/year. For details, read this tweet.
Deadline: May 22nd, 2023
The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper that covers news from Southern California and the world. They’re looking for an Assistant Editor to join their Latino Initiatives team. The selected candidate will assign and edit staff and freelance stories. The candidate will play an important role in the evolution of their initiatives to reach the Latino community in LA and beyond through Instagram and TikTok. The candidate should have at least 2 years’ editing experience. Pay scale is $94,328-$110,000. The job is full-time and located in El Segundo, CA. Details here.
BOMB is a quarterly arts and culture magazine. They’re looking for a Managing Editor with a strong visual arts background and 5 years’ editorial experience. The editor should have “a passion for recognizing and amplifying important new and historically underrepresented voices.” The job is full-time and based in New York City (hybrid schedule is permitted). Salary: up to $70,000. To learn more, refer to their tweet and this page.
Deadline: May 26th, 2023
CNN is hiring for the position of Senior Editor, Race & Equality. The successful candidate will “partner closely with the Race and Equality beat leader, making collaborative coverage decisions about daily editorial output to serve all platforms.” The candidate should have a minimum of 7 years’ digital editorial experience. The job is full-time. Location: Atlanta, GA; Washington, DC; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; or Chicago, IL. Salary: $98,000-$182,000. For details, visit this page.
Digg.com delivers “the most interesting and talked-about stories on the Internet right now.” They’re looking for an Assistant Editor. The selected applicant will be responsible for collaborating with their editorial team to “curate stories, cover news, and source videos for the site.” The applicant should have 1 to 2 years of experience. The job is full-time and fully remote. Annual base salary range is $45,000-$55,000. To learn more, refer to this tweet and this page.
MrBeast is the world’s largest YouTube brand. They’re hiring a Lead Writer. They’re looking for someone who has YouTube experience and can lead a team. For more information, refer to this tweet.