Dear Writers,
Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, and copywriters.
Many of these are remote-only positions. We’ve also noted pay ranges, when available.
— Jacob Jans
The Hechinger Report is Seeking an Executive Editor
The Hechinger Report is an
independent, nonprofit news organization that focuses on inequality and
innovation in education. They’re hiring an Executive Editor to lead their editorial
strategy. The selected applicant should have at least 5 years of experience in
a leadership role. Salary is $150,000. For more information, refer to their post
and job description.
Deadline: October 22nd, 2023
The Brooklyn Brothers is Looking for a Copywriter
The Brooklyn Brothers is an advertising agency. They’re seeking a Copywriter to create entertaining content ideas for Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc. The copywriter should have 0 to 1+ years of experience with a content team. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY. Salary range is $40,000-$55,000. For details, refer to this page.
Movers+Shakers is Hiring
Movers+Shakers is a creative agency. They’re seeking:
– A Senior Copywriter to concept and execute top-notch, cross-channel creative campaigns. The applicant should have 5 to 8 years of copywriting experience. The job is full-time and remote. Salary range is between $100,000 and $110,000. For details, refer to this page.
– A Senior Social Content Strategist to “develop and execute holistic social media content plans, with an emphasis on TikTok.” The candidate should have 4 to 8 years’ client-facing social media management and/or strategy experience. The role is full-time and remote. Salary range is $80,000 to $120,000. For more information, visit this page.
Bespoke Post is Seeking a Copywriter
Bespoke Post is a membership service that helps people find high-quality gear from small, under-the-radar brands. They’re looking for a Copywriter to write copy for their monthly Box launches. The applicant should have 2 to 4+ years of copywriting experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). Starting base salary range is $65,000 to $75,000. Learn more here.
Chronicle Books is Hiring a Senior Editor, PAPress
Chronicle Books is looking for a Senior Editor to join their PA Press editorial team. PA Press is a publisher of architecture, design, and visual culture books. The editor will be responsible for acquiring books in their core categories as well as gardening, hobbies, popular culture, etc. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. Hiring salary range is between $78,000 and $89,700. To learn more, refer to this page.
WebMD is Seeking an Editorial Content Strategist
WebMD is a publisher of medical and health news and information. They’re hiring an Editorial Content Strategist. The selected applicant will help in developing and implementing content strategy across their consumer health verticals. The applicant should have 4 years’ experience working directly with online content and at least 2 years’ experience with SEO. The job is full-time and based in Atlanta, GA. Learn more here.
New Internationalist is Seeking a Digital Editor
New Internationalist is a bi-monthly magazine and a website that reports on global social and environmental justice and equality. They’re looking for a Digital Editor to develop their website and digital strategy. The job is remote but the editor should be willing to travel to their Oxford office once a year. Salary is £30,930.44 pro rata. To learn more, read their post and job description.
Deadline: October 29th, 2023
The Washington Times is Seeking a Sports Reporter
The Washington Times is a daily newspaper covering general interest topics with a special focus on national politics. They’re hiring a Sports Reporter to cover NFL with emphasis on the Washington Commanders. The applicant should have 3 to 5 years’ sports reporting experience. The role is full-time and based in Washington, DC (hybrid). To learn more, refer to this page.
NBC News Digital is Hiring for the Position of Deputy Enterprise Editor
NBC News Digital is looking for a Deputy Enterprise Editor to work on investigative projects and features. The editor should have a minimum of 7 years of experience. The job is full-time and can be remote (US). Salary range is between $115,000 and $150,000. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and this job description.
New York Focus is Hiring an Editor and Reporters
New York Focus is a nonprofit investigative newsroom covering New York’s state and local politics. They’re looking for:
– An Editor to help lead their accountability coverage of NY state government. The selected applicant should be able to work on meaty investigations as well as quick-turnaround news stories. The applicant should also be able to manage their editorial calendar as they increase their output. The job can be based anywhere in NY state. Compensation is $70,000 to $75,000. Deadline to apply: October 23.
– A Capitol Reporter to expose how decisions are made in Albany. The applicant should have experience in political reporting. The job is full-time and located in Albany. Salary range is between $65,000 and $80,000.
– Contributing Reporters to generate original ideas for 1 to 3 deeply reported, hard-hitting stories a month about New York state and city politics. The job is remote. The candidate should ideally live in or near NY state. Rate is $800 per article.
Associated Press is Looking for a News Editor, Washington and Politics
Associated Press is a not-for-profit news cooperative. They’re looking for a News Editor to lead their “digital coverage of Washington, politics and campaigns, and the federal government.” The editor should have at least 3 years of full-time work experience. The job is based in Washington, D.C. For details, visit this page.
Deadline: October 18th, 2023
Architectural Digest is Seeking an Associate Digital Editor
Architectural Digest, the international design authority, is hiring an Associate Digital Editor. The selected candidate will be responsible for writing and producing engaging design and lifestyle content. The candidate should have 2 to 3 years’ relevant experience. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY. Expected base salary is $65,000 to $84,000. Details here.
Business Insider is Seeking a Personal Finance Editorial Fellow
Business Insider covers business, financial, and technology news. They’re looking for a US-based Personal Finance Editorial Fellow to join their Personal Finance Insider team in January 2024. The selected candidate will focus on personal finance, especially banking. The candidate must go into their NYC office at least twice a week. The candidate will work for 40 hours/week for 6 months. There is a potential for this role to become full-time. Rate: $20/hour. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and this page.
Deadline: November 4th, 2023
The Los Angeles Times is Looking for a Senior Editor and a Congressional Correspondent
The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper that covers news from Southern California and the world. They’re looking for:
– A Senior Editor to join their Features team. The successful applicant will “assign and edit stories across the department’s core topics, with an emphasis on wellness through a California lens.” The applicant should have 5 or more years’ experience. The role is full-time and based in El Segundo, CA. Pay scale is $121,095 to $135,000. For details, refer to this page.
– A Congressional Correspondent to join their Washington, D.C. bureau. The selected applicant will “produce scoops and daily stories under tight deadline pressures on the biggest national stories of the day, with a focus on the power and influence of California’s delegation and how its members’ actions are affecting the state.” The applicant should have at least 6 years’ reporting experience. The position is full-time and located in Washington, D.C. Pay scale is $110,822 to $128,128. For more information, visit this page.
SFGATE is Hiring
SFGATE covers news and entertainment from the Bay Area and beyond. They’re hiring for the following positions:
– Contributing Culture Editor, Los Angeles. The selected applicant should have a deep understanding of the Los Angeles area and 3-4 years of relevant writing and editing experience. The applicant should be based in the LA area. The job is part-time (20 hours/week) and hybrid. Salary estimate is $40,000 to $45,000. Details here.
– Texas Weekend News Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the weekend news operation for both Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News. The candidate should have 10 or more years’ journalism experience. Ability to speak Spanish will be a plus. The job is full-time and based in San Antonio, TX (hybrid). Learn more here.
LendingTree is Hiring a Deputy Editor
LendingTree is an online lending marketplace. They’re looking for a Deputy Editor with a good sense of SEO strategy to create personal finance content for their verticals. The editor should have 3 to 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and remote. Base salary range in Colorado/New York/California is $85,000 to $90,000. For details, visit this page.
Theo is Seeking a Copywriter
Theo, a performance media agency, is hiring a Copywriter. The successful applicant will be responsible for evaluating “the market, audience, and competitors to understand and develop value props for multiple clients.” The applicant will also be responsible for writing “performance-driven copy for landing pages, emails, and ads.” The applicant should have 2 to 4 years’ digital copywriting experience. The position is full-time and remote (US). Salary is $70,000 to $85,000. Details here.
Deadline: November 1st, 2023