Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, including jobs for journalists and editors. A few of these are remote opportunities, while some are hybrid. We’ve noted salary ranges for most of these positions.
Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.
U.S. News & World Report is Hiring a Managing Editor, Autos
U.S. News & World Report is a media company that assists consumers in making decisions about education, health, money, cars, real estate, and travel. They’re hiring for the position of Managing Editor, Autos. The selected applicant will focus on “developing an editorial vision, an in-market car shopping strategy, and successfully executing that strategy to compete in the marketplace.” The applicant should have 10+ years’ professional editorial experience. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC (hybrid). Base salary is $100,000 to $140,000. To learn more, visit this page.
Fortune Writers Inc. is Hiring a Content Writer
Fortune Writers Inc. is a content creation agency. They’re hiring a Content Writer (remote) with knowledge and competency in a wide range of topics and niches. The applicant should preferably have 2 years of content writing experience, ideally in an agency setting. The job is full-time. Salary range is $50,000 to $74,999. For more information, refer to this page.
Harvard Public Health Magazine is Seeking a Senior Editor
Harvard Public Health magazine is hiring a Senior Editor. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing compelling ideas for opinion pieces as well as occasional news features. The candidate will also be responsible for overseeing their weekly newsletter. The candidate should have 7+ years of related experience. The job is full-time and based in Boston, MA (hybrid). To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and this page.
Cornell University is Seeking a Staff Writer
Cornell University is looking for a full-time Staff Writer for their online alumni magazine, Cornellians. The selected applicant will be responsible for generating and crafting lively stories e.g. multi-source features, profiles, Q&As, and multimedia packages. The applicant should have 2 to 4 years of full-time journalism work experience. The job can be hybrid (the writer will be required to travel to Ithaca, NY twice a month) or remote (within the US). Salary is $59,115 to $62,000. For details, visit this page.
Slate is Hiring a Senior Staff Writer
Slate is an online general-interest magazine that offers analysis and commentary on news, politics, business, culture, and technology. They’re hiring a Senior Staff Writer. The selected candidate will be a part of their culture and human interest sections. The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience as a writer. They have offices in New York and Washington, D.C. but will consider exceptional remote candidates. Salary range is between $80,000 and $100,000. To learn more, refer to this page.
Dow Jones Newswires is Looking for a Publishing Editor
Dow Jones Newswires is a source
for real-time financial and business news. They’re looking for a Publishing
Editor to join their real-time news-editing team. The applicant should have 3+
years’ experience as a news editor. The job is full-time and based in New York,
NY. Pay range is between $40,000 and $160,000. For details, visit this page.
The New Yorker is Seeking a Newsletter Editor
The New Yorker is a weekly print
magazine and website that features political and cultural commentary, poetry,
fiction, satire, and cartoons. They’re seeking a Newsletter Editor to maintain
and evolve their suite of email newsletters. The editor should have 5-7 years
of experience in a journalism role. The role is full-time and located in New
York, NY. Expected base salary is between $80,000 and $90,000. Details here.
The Feminist Press is Hiring a Senior Editor
The Feminist Press is an intersectional feminist book publisher. They’re hiring a Senior Editor to acquire and edit 6-8 fiction and nonfiction books a year, oversee their editorial and production department, and lead their rights program. The editor should have at least 5 years of book editing experience. The job is full-time and based in Manhattan, New York (hybrid; requires at least 2 days per week of in-person work). Compensation is $58,000 to $63,000. For details, refer to their post and job description.
Deadline: February 19th, 2024
Heatmap News is Seeking a Climate Tech Reporter
Heatmap News is a new climate media startup. They’re looking for a Climate Tech Reporter to lead their coverage of climate tech. The selected applicant will report on startups, venture capitalists, and clean tech. The job is remote (US). They will give extra consideration to applicants near climate tech hubs in the San Francisco Bay Area or New York. Salary range is between $75,000 and $95,000. To learn more, refer to their post and job description.
InStyle is Hiring a Morning News Writer
InStyle is a website that covers fashion, celebrity style, and beauty tips. They’re hiring a Morning News Writer. The successful applicant will pitch and write 2 to 5 short-form news articles a day from 6 am to 12 pm ET. The articles will be about celebrities, fashion, beauty, entertainment, etc. Rate will be $32 per hour. To learn more, refer to their deputy editor’s post and this job description.
The Infatuation is Seeking a Senior Writer, NYC
The Infatuation is a restaurant recommendation site. They’re seeking a Senior Writer for their NYC team. The successful applicant will write reviews, guides, and newsletters on NYC restaurants. The applicant should have 5+ years of experience as a writer and should be deeply knowledgeable of NYC restaurant space. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. Salary is $76,000 to $120,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.
The San Francisco Chronicle is Seeking a Giants Beat Reporter
The San Francisco Chronicle is a newspaper and website that serves the San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. They’re hiring a Giants Beat Reporter to cover the San Francisco Giants. The job will require daily news and game coverage. The applicant should have at least 5 years of experience. Fluency in Spanish will be a plus. The role is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA. Salary range is $75,000 to $85,000. For details, refer to this page.
PolitiFact is Hiring a Managing Editor
PolitiFact, a political fact-checking website, is looking for a Managing Editor to guide their newsroom through the 2024 election. The editor should have 5+ years of experience. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. The role is full-time and based in Washington, D.C. or St. Petersburg, FL (hybrid). To learn more, refer to this page.
