Dear Writers,
Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, journalists, and editors.
We’ve noted salaries when available, as well as whether the job is remote or hybrid.
— Jacob Jans
Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.
Front Office Sports is Seeking an Editor-in-Chief
Front Office Sports, a multiplatform media brand for the modern sports consumer, is looking for an Editor-in-Chief. The selected candidate will be responsible for creating and leading their editorial teams and driving the strategic direction of their content. The candidate should have 15+ years of experience in an editorial role. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. Compensation is $175,000 to $250,000. For details, visit this page.
Deadline: August 31st, 2023
The Wall Street Journal is Hiring
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’re seeking:
– A Publishing Editor for their daily print edition. The selected applicant should have strong news judgment and the ability to edit for grammar, accuracy, balance, and fairness. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. Pay range is $40,000 to $160,000. Learn more.
– An Editorial Page Writer, WSJ Opinion to join their editorial page writing and editing team. The writer will specifically work on “Review & Outlook” editorials. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY. Salary range is between $50,000 and $180,000. Details here.
The Washington Post is Hiring a Style Newsletter Writer
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re hiring for the position of Style Newsletter Writer. The selected applicant will be the main author of a new email product that will keep the readers informed about the most important stories of the day related to media, entertainment, politics, and fashion. The role is full-time and located in Washington, DC. For details, refer to this page.
Capital & Main is Seeking an Inequality Editor
Capital & Main is a Los Angeles-based publication that reports on economic, political, and social issues. They’re seeking an Inequality Editor to “lead writers in creating journalism that exposes the causes of and explores solutions to inequality both in California and nationally.” The editor should have at least 5 years of experience. The job is based in Los Angeles, CA. For details, refer to this post and this job description.
CalMatters is Seeking an Economy Reporter
CalMatters is a nonprofit state newsroom that explains California politics and policy. They’re hiring an Economy Reporter. The successful candidate will “report and write longform and short stories and multimedia presentations about California economic issues with close attention to state policies and legislation, the lobby community and advocates.” The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years’ professional journalism experience and should ideally be based in Sacramento, CA. Salary is $70,000 to $90,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.
PCMag is Looking for a Managing Editor, Shopping & Deals
PCMag is a source of tech news and reviews. They’re hiring for the position of Managing Editor, Shopping & Deals (full-time). The successful applicant will grow their daily shopping and deals coverage. The applicant should have a minimum of 5 years’ editing and team leadership experience. They’re located in New York City and are open to applications from local as well as remote applicants. Salary is $90,000 to $110,000. For more information, visit this page.
The Financial Times is Looking for a Law Reporter
The Financial Times is a business news organization. Ignites (the Financial Times’ online daily) is seeking a Law Reporter to join their team covering the mutual fund and the exchange-traded fund industry. The selected applicant will report and write a minimum of 3 stories a week for their daily newsletter. The applicant will also mine public documents and develop a network of sources to produce scoops and story ideas. The job is full-time and based in Manhattan but they have a hybrid remote-work policy. Annual salary range is between $68,500 and $75,000. To learn more, visit this page.
Personal Finance Insider is Hiring a Senior Credit Cards Editor
Personal Finance Insider is Insider’s personal finance section. They’re looking for a Senior Credit Cards Editor to oversee their credit card guides and reviews. The applicant should have prior knowledge of SEO or an interest to master it. The job can be remote in the US. Salary is $100,000 to $120,000. For details, refer to their senior reviews editor’s post and this page.
The New York Times is Hiring an Associate SEO Editor and a Weekend Social Media Editor
The New York Times is looking for:
– An Associate SEO Editor to provide SEO recommendations for the most important stories of the day and look ahead to upcoming news events. The applicant should have a minimum of 3 years’ audience/SEO/digital journalism experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. Base salary range is $86,000 to $100,000. Learn more here.
– A Weekend Social Media Editor to help shape their “weekend social report and contribute to broader weekend planning.” The editor should have 3+ years of social media/digital journalism experience. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY. Base salary range is between $99,000 and $121,000. Details here.
Mother Jones is Seeking a News and Engagement Writer
Mother Jones is an investigative news organization. They’re hiring a full-time (37.5 hours/week) News and Engagement Writer to shape their daily news coverage, including their flagship newsletter. The writer should have at least 3 years of experience. Salary range is between $60,000 and $70,000. They have a preference for applicants located near their hubs in Washington DC, San Francisco, or New York, but are open to considering a hybrid/remote arrangement for the right applicant. To learn more, refer to their editorial director’s post and this page.
MIT Technology Review is Hiring a Technology Reporter
MIT Technology Review is a media company that explains the commercial, political, and social impact of the newest technologies. They’re seeking a Technology Reporter to cover cutting edge developments in hardware. The applicant should have a minimum of 3 years’ reporting experience in journalism. The role is based in Cambridge, MA. Salary range is $70,000 to $85,000. For details, refer to their commissioning editor’s post and this page.
Going is Hiring for the Position of Senior Content Specialist, Points & Miles
Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) offers cheap flight deals. They’re hiring for the position of Senior Content Specialist, Points & Miles. They’re seeking a points *obsessed* writer for this fully remote, 6-month contract-to-hire role. The selected applicant will write points, miles, credit card, loyalty program, and business/first-class travel content. The applicant will work for 25 to 40 hours per week and will be paid $45 per hour. For more information, refer to their content marketing director’s post and this page.