Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, including journalism jobs, editorial positions, and copywriting jobs.
Companies in this list include The New York Times, Slate, People, The Washington Post, and Mars.
Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.
Wirecutter is a product review site owned by The New York Times. They’re hiring a Lead Editor for the Baby & Kid section. The selected applicant will work with their senior editor to develop the Baby & Kid section’s strategy and assign projects to writers. The applicant should have 5+ years of experience. The job is full-time and remote. Learn more here.
The New York Times Opinion section is looking for a Columnist Assistant to support two columnists. The candidate should have excellent research skills and at least 1 year of journalism experience. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY. Annual base pay range is $74,816.04 to $75,000.00. To learn more, visit this page.
THE CITY is an independent newsroom covering New York. They’re hiring a full-time Brooklyn Reporter/Senior Reporter to cover all things Brooklyn. The reporter should have at least 3 years’ relevant reporting experience. Salary Range: Reporter $75,000-$97,000; Senior Reporter $100,000-$130,000. Location: New York City (ideally Brooklyn). More details here.
The Bold Italic is an online magazine that celebrates the free-wheeling spirit of the Bay Area. They’re seeking a part-time Editor-in-Chief. The applicant should have a deep love for San Francisco and strong writing, editing, as well as social media skills. Location: San Francisco, CA (hybrid remote). Pay: $25-$50 per hour. For details, refer to their tweet and this page.
Block Club Chicago is a reader-supported nonprofit news organization delivering reliable and essential coverage of Chicago’s neighborhoods. They’re looking for a Managing Editor to lead their newsroom’s breaking news and neighborhood coverage. The applicant should have at least 5 years of editing experience. The job is located in Chicago (work-from-home/office hybrid role). Salary is $100,000-$125,000. To learn more, refer to their co-founder and executive editor’s tweet and this page.
Deadline: March 3rd, 2023
Slate is an online general-interest magazine that offers analysis and commentary on news, politics, business, culture, and technology. They’re looking for a Reporter for their human interest section. The prospective applicants should have at least 2 years’ experience as a writer, ideally in a reporting role. The job is full-time and can be based in NY or DC. Strong remote applicants will also be considered. Base pay range is $69,000 to $75,000. Learn more here and here.
The Chicago Tribune is a daily newspaper that covers Chicago’s news, politics, sports, and entertainment. They’re seeking an Education Reporter who will primarily focus on Chicago Public Schools. The applicant should have 3+ years of daily news reporting experience. The position is full-time and located in Chicago, IL. For more information, refer to this page.
The Wall Street Journal provides coverage of news, business, politics, technology, real estate, arts, culture, and more from the US and around the world. They’re seeking a Political Data Reporter with excellent data gathering and analysis skills. The reporter should be proficient (intermediate to expert) in a programming language and GIS software. The job is located in Washington, DC. To learn more, refer to their congressional correspondent’s tweet and this page.
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re seeking a Fashion Writer to “lead the paper’s coverage of the fashion industry, from high-end houses to fast-fashion startups to consumer trends.” The role is full-time and located in Washington, DC. They may also consider applicants who prefer to be located in New York or Los Angeles. More details here and here.
Engrain is a leader in property touring and mapping technology. They’re hiring a Copywriter to lead their creative marketing content efforts. The job is full-time and located in Greenwood Village, CO. Salary disclosure for Colorado: base salary of at least $70,000 to $80,000. To learn more, visit this page.
Mars, one of the largest food companies in the world, is looking for a Copywriter to “develop and execute innovative concepts, campaigns, and designs in an integrated, eCommerce environment focusing on digital/social, branding, video, collateral, POS, and more.” The copywriter should have 8+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Franklin, TN (hybrid). Details here and here.
Dotdash Meredith is a New York-based digital media company. They’re seeking a Staff Writer for People’s movies section. The applicant should be an excellent writer and interviewer. The applicant should have extensive movie knowledge and 3 to 5 years of writing experience at a major publication. The role is full-time and located in Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Salary range is $75,140 to $93,925. Learn more here and here.
MinnPost is a news organization in Minneapolis. They’re looking for an Audience Editor. The selected applicant will be responsible for leading audience development across the organization. The applicant should have 3+ years’ journalism experience. The job is located in Minneapolis, MN. Starting salary is $65,000. Priority deadline is 17 February. For details, refer to this tweet and this page.
