Dear Writers,

Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, including editing jobs, journalism jobs, and copywriting jobs.

We’ve noted salaries when available, as well as whether the job is a remote opportunity.

Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

Dotdash Meredith is a New York-based digital media company. They’re looking for a Senior Home Editor for MarthaStewart.com (a lifestyle website). The selected applicant will be responsible for writing content, and assigning/editing content from writers. The applicant will also be responsible for managing two direct reports. The applicant should have at least 5 years of experience. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY. Salary is $66,120 – $82,650. More details here.

CQ Researcher provides in-depth, fact-checked reports on today’s issues. They’re seeking a Features Editor to contribute to “the strategic editorial plan through supporting CQ Researcher’s timely journalistic reports on sensitive issues in current events.” Minimum salary range is $26.34 to $30.29 per hour. The job is remote (US). To learn more, refer to their tweet and this page.

Blue Bottle Coffee, a coffee roaster and retailer, is hiring a Senior Copywriter to help grow their business and brand. The selected applicant will create copy for all of their marketing materials. The applicant should have 5 to 8 years’ experience as a copywriter/copy manager. The applicant should also have experience of managing freelance writers and editors. The job is full-time and remote. Salary is $100,000. More information here.

Boston Globe Media is a newsgathering organization based in Boston. They’re looking for a Climate Science Editor. The selected candidate will conceive and edit stories about the climate crisis. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a science/climate journalist, ideally in an editing position. The job is full-time and based in Boston, MA. More details here.

WBUR is Boston’s NPR News Station. They’re hiring for the position of Investigative Senior Reporter, WBUR News and Programming. The successful candidate will be responsible for reporting, writing, and producing online stories and audio features. The candidate should have 6+ years of investigative reporting experience. The role is full-time and located in Boston, MA (hybrid). For more information, refer to this tweet and this page.

Top5Gaming is a gaming channel on YouTube. They’re seeking an experienced Scriptwriter. The applicant should be passionate about video games and have an understanding of YouTube retention tactics. The applicant must be from the US and be available for 2 scripts a week. Pay is $200 to $500 per project. The job is remote. For details, refer to this tweet and this page.

The TRiiBE is a publication that centers Black Chicago. They’re looking for a Managing Editor to execute their editorial mission, support newsroom editors and reporters, and work collaboratively across the newsroom to conceive and produce high-quality journalism that speaks to their Black Chicago audience. The editor should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior role leading newsroom teams to success. This job is full-time and located in Chicago (hybrid). Salary range is between $60,000 and $66,000. For details, refer to this tweet and this page.

Texas Monthly is a magazine and website that covers Texas news, politics, culture, food, travel, history, music, crime, and more. They’re hiring a Senior Editor, News and Politics to edit 1 to 2 print stories and 4 to 6 digital-only stories a month. They’re seeking a literary-minded journalist for this position. The applicant should have a minimum of 3 years of experience. The role is full-time and located in Austin, TX. To learn more, refer to their executive editor’s tweet and this page.

Deadline: August 6th, 2023

The Oregonian/OregonLive is Oregon’s source for local news, weather, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for an Investigative Reporter with a proven record of accountability reporting. The selected applicant will be responsible for identifying and quantifying emerging problems, or tackling long-standing failures in the state through fresh reporting. The candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of experience. The job is located in Portland, OR. For details, refer to this tweet and this page.

The Tiny News Collective provides “tools and resources to build sustainable news organizations that reflect and serve their communities.” They’re hiring an Executive Director to help them realize their mission of “building a more equitable future for journalism.” The job is full-time and remote (US). Compensation is $165,000. For details, refer to this tweet and this page.

Deadline: July 17th, 2023

The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university in Los Angeles. The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism is looking for a Collaborative Editor for a new non-profit journalism collaborative which will focus on health and health equity. The editor will “create educational programming, serve as project editor and lead a learning and reporting effort that will involve 6-7 ethnic media outlets in California.” The editor should have at least 3 to 5 years of experience. The role is full-time and located in Los Angeles, CA (two-days-a-week in-office requirement). Base salary range is $72,000 to $87,000. To learn more, refer to this tweet and this page.