Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, and copywriters.
Most of these jobs are journalism related, whether as a reporter or an editor. There are also a few copywriting/content marketing jobs listed here, as well.
Salaries vary wide, from around $60,000 up to $170,000.
A few of these are remote opportunities.
Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.
Politico is Looking for Congressional Reporters
Politico is a news and information company that covers politics and policy in the US and the rest of the world. They’re looking for Congressional Reporters to help them write a new chapter in their coverage of Congress. The candidates should have strong reporting skills and an ability to write on deadline. The job is full-time and based in Arlington, VA. For more information, refer to this page.
AllGear Digital is Looking for a Managing Editor, GearJunkie
AllGear Digital is seeking a Managing Editor for GearJunkie (a source for outdoor news and gear insights). The selected applicant will manage their day-to-day editorial functions. The applicant should be an outdoor enthusiast and a gear-lover and have 5+ years’ editorial experience. The role is full-time and can be performed remotely. The salary for this role is $60,000 and up. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Condé Nast is Hiring
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. They’re looking for:
– A Commerce Writer for the Condé Nast Traveler’s commerce team. The selected applicant will be responsible for writing, editing, and/or refreshing 3 to 5 pieces of content a week. The applicant should have 2 to 3 years’ relevant commerce experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The expected base salary for this job is $70,000 to $93,000. Details here.
– A Newsletter Editor for The New Yorker. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and evolving their suite of e-mail newsletters. The candidate should have 5 to 7 years’ experience in a journalism role. The position is full-time and based in New York, NY. The expected base salary for this position is $80,000 to $90,000. Learn more here.
Kiplinger is Hiring an Investing Editor
Kiplinger is a publisher of personal finance and investing advice. They’re seeking an Investing Editor to work on investing-related stories for their brand’s website. The candidate should have a minimum of 4 to 6 years’ digital editing experience. The position is full-time and remote. The salary range is between $72,500 and $82,500. For more details, read this job description.
U.S. News & World Report is Seeking a Commerce Editor
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 looking for a Commerce Editor with a strong knowledge of affiliate and SEO best practices. The editor should have 1 to 3 years’ similar or related experience. There is a preference for applicants based in New York or Washington, DC, but remote applicants will also be considered. This role is full-time with a base salary range of $60,000 to $75,000. For details, refer to this job description.
Apple News is Hiring an Apple News Editor, Local News
Apple News provides users with expert coverage of current events. They’re hiring for the position of Apple News Editor, Local News. The selected applicant should be based in LA and have knowledge of the local Spanish-language media landscape. The applicant should be fluent in Spanish and English and have 5 years of experience working in news. The job is based in Culver City, CA. The base pay range is $119,200 to $179,600. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.
The Athletic is Hiring for the Position of Associate Audience Editor
The Athletic is a subscription-based sports media company. They’re seeking an Associate Audience Editor to “join the newsroom Audience team and partner with the NFL and NBA verticals to reach new readers, while also further engaging current readers.” The editor should have 2 years of experience. The job is full-time and remote. The job requires evening and weekend shifts. The annual base salary range is $55,000 to $65,000. For more information, read this job description.
Newsweek is Hiring Editors
Newsweek, a global media organization, is seeking:
– A Politics Weekend Editor to lead their political news coverage on Saturdays and Sundays. The selected applicant will assign, edit, and publish stories on U.S. politics, with a focus on the upcoming presidential election. The applicant should have at least 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and remote. The salary for this job is $80,000 to $90,000. To learn more, refer to this page.
– A Live Blog Editor to oversee their U.S. Election Team’s live blog. The editor should have at least 3 years’ live blogging, digital journalism, or similar experience. The role is full-time and remote. The salary range is between $70,000 and $80,000. For details, refer to this job description.
Den of Geek is Looking for a Games Editor
Den of Geek is a news source for TV, movies, books, comics, games, and more. They’re hiring a Games Editor to spearhead their Games coverage across print, website, video, and social channels. The candidate should have at least 2 to 3 years of professional editing and writing experience. The job is full-time and remote, with a salary range of $60,000 to $65,000. Proximity to New York City will be a plus. To learn more, refer to this job description.
SRI is Looking for a Managing Editor
SRI is a nonprofit R&D institute headquartered in Silicon Valley. They’re looking for a Managing Editor to help tell their extraordinary story to the world. They’re seeking someone with at least 7 to 10 years’ professional editing or writing experience. The job is full-time and based in Menlo Park, CA (hybrid). The salary range for this job is $162,680 to $185,420. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Inc. is Seeking an Executive Managing Editor
Inc. is a business magazine and website. They’re looking for an Executive Managing Editor to execute the overall strategy for Inc.; oversee the budgets and contracts; oversee long-term editorial content planning; and manage and direct a team of editors, writers, designers, and reporters. The applicant should have 15+ years’ journalism experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is between $120,000 and $170,000. Details here.
SKIMS is Looking for a Junior Copywriter
SKIMS is Kim Kardashian’s underwear, loungewear, and shapewear brand. They’re hiring a Junior Copywriter. The selected candidate will write creative copy for a range of projects including marketing emails, product descriptions, and web or mobile copy. The candidate should have 3 to 4 years’ copywriting experience. The role is full-time and located in Los Angeles, CA (hybrid). The salary range is between $66,000 and $70,000. Details here and here.
Sojourners is Hiring a Managing Editor
Sojourners is a magazine and an online publication that covers faith, politics, and culture from a biblical perspective. They’re looking for a Managing Editor. The selected applicant will be responsible for defining clear editorial goals for sojo.net, overseeing online editorial calendar and publication process, leading and supervising online editorial team, and more. The applicant should have at least 6+ years’ online journalism experience. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC (hybrid). The starting annual salary range is $70,000 to $80,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Lonely Planet is Seeking a Freelance Lead Project Writer
Lonely Planet is a global travel media company. They’re looking for a meticulous writer-editor for the position of Freelance Lead Project Writer. The selected applicant will write sections of their upcoming guidebooks on Central America. The applicant will also commission and coordinate additional content. The applicant should have extensive knowledge of Central America (experience with Costa Rica is preferred). Rates average $30 per hour. Location: Remote. Contract details: 6 month contract (with possibility to extend). To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and this job description.
TechRadar is Hiring a Managing Editor, Newsletter
TechRadar is a UK-based consumer technology news and reviews website. They’re hiring for the position of Managing Editor, Newsletter. The selected candidate will be responsible for launching, guiding, and giving voice to a new newsletter product. The candidate should have at least 10 years of professional experience in journalism, ideally on an all-digital platform. The candidate should also have newsletter writing/management and building experience. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is $85,000 to $115,000. Details here and here.
Binghamton University is Seeking a Technical Writer
Binghamton University is hiring for the position of Technical Writer – Office of Research Advancement. The successful applicant will “write about Binghamton’s growing portfolio of R&D initiatives related to batteries and battery manufacturing as well as other high-priority campus research areas such as neuroscience, electronics packaging and materials science.” The applicant should have at least 2 years’ experience as a technical writer. The job is full-time and based in Binghamton, NY. The salary range is between $50,000 and $60,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.
Deadline: August 30th, 2024
