Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, journalists, and copywriters.
Salaries vary widely, from around $55,000 up to $204,000 a year.
A few of these are remote positions.
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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list
5280 is Hiring a Senior Editor (Digital)
5280 is a monthly magazine and website that covers dining, entertainment, culture, arts, lifestyle, and politics in Denver, Colorado. They’re hiring for the position of Senior Editor (Digital). The selected applicant will be responsible for assigning and editing daily web news stories and features. The applicant should have 4 years’ journalism and editing experience, ideally in magazine or digital media. The job is full-time and based in Denver, CO (hybrid). The salary for this job starts at $58,000. For more details, click here.
BDG is Hiring an Associate Commerce Editor
BDG, a global media company, is looking for an Associate Commerce Editor to join their Commerce and Affiliate Marketing team. The selected applicant will be responsible for editing stories for grammar, voice, product choice, etc. The applicant should have 3+ years’ experience in e-commerce or editorial. The job is full-time, with a salary range of $65,000 to $69,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
The Washington Post is Looking for a White House Economic Policy Reporter
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re hiring a White House Economic Policy Reporter. The successful applicant will “seek and break news on Trump’s approach to the full array of economic policy matters – including taxes and spending, tariffs and trade, reshoring and industrial policy – as part of a larger team.” The applicant should have at least 5 years of experience. The role is full-time and located in Washington, DC. The salary range is $122,500 to $204,100. For details, click here.
Quartz is Seeking a Senior Markets and Finance Editor
Quartz, a business news website by G/O Media, is looking for a Senior Markets and Finance Editor. The selected candidate will refine and expand their approach to coverage of markets and finance. The candidate should have at least 1 to 3 years of experience assigning and editing stories. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is $80,000 to $95,000. To learn more, read this job description.
PhillyVoice.com is Looking for a Staff Writer
PhillyVoice.com is “a digital media publisher and marketing company that produces engaging content for the Philadelphia region and beyond.” They’re seeking a Staff Writer to write smart and compelling stories for their readers. They’re looking for someone with at least 1 to 3 years of experience as a journalist. The job is full-time and based in Philadelphia, PA (hybrid). For details, refer to this job description.
Allrecipes is Hiring a Staff Writer
Allrecipes is a community-driven food brand. They’re looking for a Staff Writer. The selected candidate will be responsible for reporting on food news and trends. The candidate should have 3+ years of writing experience with an online publisher, ideally in the food space. The job is full-time and can be based in New York (hybrid) or remote. The salary range is $65,000 to $78,000 for the New York-based role, and $60,000 to $70,000 for the remote role. To learn more, click here.
The New York Post is Looking for a Capitol Hill Reporter
The New York Post covers news, pop culture, entertainment, sports, real estate, and more. They’re hiring a Capitol Hill Reporter to cover Capitol Hill with a critical eye. They’re looking for someone with 5+ years’ investigative journalism experience. The position is full-time and based in Washington, DC (hybrid). The salary range is between $75,000 and $95,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Bloomberg News is Seeking a Housing Reporter
Bloomberg News is a financial and business news organization. They’re seeking a Housing Reporter to lead their coverage on housing. They’re looking for someone who has a solid understanding of housing finance and 10+ years’ journalism experience. The role is full-time and located in Washington, DC. The salary range is $115,000 to $140,000. For more information, refer to this job description.
Page Six is Hiring Reporters
Page Six is a source for celebrity and entertainment news. They’re hiring Junior-Mid Level Reporters and Senior-level Reporters. The selected candidates will be responsible for writing and reporting on the latest entertainment news, celeb gossip, and pop culture trends. These are full-time positions, with salaries ranging from $60,000 to $120,000. For more information, click here.
The Information is Seeking a Reporter and an AI Columnist
The Information is a publication about the technology industry. They’re hiring:
– A full-time Reporter for their Weekend section. The selected applicant will mostly focus on “front-of-book-style pieces and short features that examine the tech industry and the lifestyle and culture of the technorati.” The applicant should have 2+ years of experience. The ideal applicant will be located in the San Francisco Bay Area, though New York applicants will also be considered. The salary range is $80,000 to $100,000. To learn more, click here.
– A full-time AI Columnist for their Weekend section. The successful applicant will write a column 2 to 3 times a month about how people are using AI in their everyday lives and explain the new ways of using it. The ideal applicant will be located in San Francisco, though New York applicants will also be considered. The salary for this job is between $80,000 and $160,000. For details, click here.
The Times and The Sunday Times are Hiring a US Correspondent
The Times and The Sunday Times cover news, business, sports, and culture from the UK and around the world. They’re seeking a US Correspondent. The successful applicant will write US news, commentary, and features. The applicant should be passionate about US politics and current affairs. This job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The salary range is between $80,000 and $110,000. For more information, read this job description.
Deadline: April 30th, 2025
The New York Times is Hiring an Assistant Standards Editor
The New York Times helps people understand the world through deeply reported independent journalism. Their Standards team is seeking an Assistant Standards Editor to help safeguard their journalistic independence, credibility, and excellence. They’re looking for someone with 5+ years’ journalism experience and 5+ years’ demonstrated news judgment. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). The annual base pay range is $165,000 to $185,000. To learn more, click here.
CNN is Seeking an Associate Editor, Home & Gifts, CNN Underscored
CNN is hiring for the position of Associate Editor, Home & Gifts, CNN Underscored. The selected candidate will be responsible for writing, updating, and ideating home and gifting content for CNN Underscored. The candidate should have 2 to 4 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The pay range is $47,728 to $88,637. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Business Insider is Hiring a Life and Entertainment Freelance Editor
Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. They’re looking for a Life and Entertainment Freelance Editor. The selected candidate will be responsible for pitching, assigning, commissioning, and editing stories from their growing network of freelancers. The job is full-time and based out of their NYC headquarters. The base salary range is between $70,000 and $130,000. For details, read this job description.
Optimism is Hiring for the Position of Staff Editor
Optimism is “an inbox-first digital media company with brands that reach millions of Americans every day.” They’re seeking a Staff Editor to “lead the editing and feature writing for Optimism’s latest brand, How Everything Works.” They’re looking for someone with excellent copy-editing and line-editing skills. The job is full-time and remote. The base salary range is $57,500 to $70,000. For more information, read this job description.
Education Week is Hiring a Staff Writer
Education Week is a media organization covering K-12 American education. They’re looking for a Staff Writer to “pitch, report, and write a range of daily stories, as well as short and longer-term enterprise and analytical stories that elevate EdWeek’s expertise and command of urgent K-12 issues.” The candidate should have 2 to 3 years’ daily journalism experience. The role is full-time and based in Bethesda, MD (hybrid). The annual starting salary is $60,300 to $66,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Wirecutter is Looking for a Staff Writer, Style
Wirecutter is a product review site owned by The New York Times. They’re hiring for the position of Staff Writer, Style. The successful applicant will be responsible for researching, reporting, and writing long form guides and short form posts focused on style and accessories. The applicant should have 2+ years of experience. The job is full-time and has the potential to be remote, but preference will be given to applicants based in New York City. The annual base pay range is $73,840 to $82,000. For details, click here.
SKIMS is Seeking a Copywriter
SKIMS is Kim Kardashian’s underwear, loungewear, and shapewear brand. They’re looking for a Copywriter to develop compelling and brand-right copy for all consumer touchpoints. The copywriter should have 5 to 9 years of experience. The role is full-time and located in Los Angeles, CA. The salary range is $85,000 to $95,000. For details, read this job description.
The Washington Post is Hiring a Deputy White House Editor
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for a Deputy White House Editor to help lead their coverage of the White House. The applicant should have a minimum of 5 years’ professional journalism experience, including a minimum of 2 years as an editor. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC. The starting salary range is $122,500 to $204,100. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Business Insider is Hiring
Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. They’re seeking:
– A full-time Tech Correspondent. The selected candidate will be responsible for pitching and writing original stories covering major tech companies like Google, Meta, OpenAI, and others. The job is located in San Francisco, CA (remote). The salary range is $120,000 to $160,000. For details, read this job description.
– A full-time Senior Newsletter Editor. The selected applicant will be responsible for leading the daily production of new newsletters. The applicant should have 5 to 10 years of experience in a newsroom. The role is based in New York, NY. The base salary range is $100,000 to $140,000. For more information, refer to this job description.
Innersloth is Looking for a Senior Writer
Innersloth, a small independent game studio, is looking for a full-time, contract Senior Writer. The selected applicant will focus on “writing and editing all sorts of text assets in a narrative game: linear and branching dialogue, descriptions, barks, story structure, documentation focusing on characters, lore, and themes.” The job is remote. The compensation is $13,000 /month (10 months minimum). To learn more, refer to their post and this job description.
Deadline: April 22nd, 2025
ProPublica is Hiring a Reporter, National
ProPublica is a non-profit newsroom dedicated to investigative journalism. They’re hiring for the position of Reporter, National. They’re looking for someone with at least 5 years’ experience producing original accountability journalism. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY, but they’re open to remote applicants if the fit is right. The expected salary range is between $95,000 and $170,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Deadline: April 28th, 2025