Dear Writers,
Here’s our latest roundup of traditional full-time jobs for writers, including a number of jobs with newspapers, as well as copywriting jobs for businesses. A few of them are remote work opportunities.
— Jacob Jans
Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.
The Philadelphia Inquirer is a daily newspaper for Philadelphia. They are looking for:
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A Social Platforms Editor who will join their Programming & Audience team and focus on increasing the reach of their journalism through social media platforms. The applicant should have 2 to 5 years’ experience in digital media. The job is full-time and based in Philadelphia, PA. Details here and here.
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A Service Updates Editor who will help manage, update, and improve their evergreen service content. The selected applicant will identify guides and topics that they should update and improve. The applicant should have at least 2 years’ journalism experience. The job is full-time and remote. Details here and here.
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A Senior Politics Editor who will run their Politics & Governing desk. The candidate should be a proven manager and have a digital-first mindset and experience. The candidate should also have a keen understanding of politics and government. The role is full-time and based in Philadelphia, PA. Details here and here.
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A Senior Editor, Health & Science who will “develop a comprehensive Health and Science roadmap designed to drive digital growth, strengthen engagement and develop new audiences.” The selected applicant will also supervise a staff of 7+. The applicant should be an experienced manager and editorial innovator. The job is full-time and based in Philadelphia, PA. Details here and here.
Huntington National Bank is looking for a full-time Brand Copywriter to join their in-house agency. The successful candidate will develop creative concepts, write and edit copy, and define and guide their voice. The candidate should have at least 5 years’ experience as a copywriter or at least 5 years’ experience in a marketing role. The role is based in Akron, OH. To learn more, refer to this page.
States Newsroom is a network of state-based news outlets. They are seeking an Audience Strategy Director who will help build their “reputation as a compelling and unique journalism organization crucial to a well-informed democracy.” The role is full-time and based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Minimum salary is $85,000. To learn more, refer to this page.
Deadline: March 16th, 2022
Wells Fargo is a financial services company. They are looking for a Senior Digital Copywriter who will develop fresh and original content copy for marketing initiatives and deliver meaningful customer experiences across all digital touchpoints. The candidate should have 4+ years of experience. The position is full-time and based in Minneapolis, MN or San Francisco, CA. For more information, refer to this page.
5280 is a monthly magazine and website that covers dining, entertainment, culture, arts, lifestyle, and politics in Denver, Colorado. They are looking for an Associate Editor who will be responsible for concepting, assigning, editing, and writing for their front-of-the-book section. The selected applicant will also be responsible for producing/writing approximately 4-5 service packages a year. The applicant should have 4 years of journalism experience. Salary starts at $48,000. To learn more, refer to their Tweet and this page.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Copywriter who will “write and edit customer-facing copy for the AWS Marketing Website to support marketing strategy and initiatives, including Search Engine Optimization and acquisition.” The candidate should have 3+ years of writing, editing, and proofreading experience and 3+ years of project management experience. The role is full-time and based in Seattle, WA. More information here and here.
Rewire News Group is a media organization that reports on “reproductive and sexual health, rights, and justice.” They are hiring a full-time Associate Editor who will be responsible for copy editing and fact-checking all content (articles, newsletters, social media and graphics copy, etc.) before publication. The job is remote but preference will be given to applicants based in Washington, DC, or NYC metro areas. Salary is $60k–$65k. For details, refer to their senior editor’s Twitter thread and this page.
Intel Corporation is looking for a Content Manager and Editor. As part of “the Content and Product Advocacy team in Global Client Marketing, this position is responsible for developing a content strategy and editorial calendar to support Intel’s client PC business.” For this position, the candidate should have content development experience of 5+ years in technology-focused media and/or marketing. The candidate should also have strong technical acumen as well as a passion for PC client technologies. The position is full-time. Primary location: Hillsboro, OR. Other locations: Phoenix, AZ; Folsom, CA; Santa Clara, CA. Details here and here.
The Appeal is “a worker-led nonprofit newsroom dedicated to exposing how the U.S. criminal legal system fails to keep people safe and, instead, perpetuates harm.” They are seeking freelance copy editors who will ensure that their “articles meet high standards for style, grammar, clarity, and ethics.” The copy editors should be able to edit at least one story a week. Most stories are 800 to 1,200 words. Rate is $45 per hour. The position is remote. BIPOC applicants and “those directly affected by the criminal legal system are especially encouraged to apply.” If interested, send your resume to jobs@theappeal.org. For details, refer to their Tweet and this page.
Wiley is a multinational publishing company. They are looking for a Managing Editor for their brand, J&J Editorial. The selected candidate will be “responsible for overseeing the peer review and editorial office processes of at least one scholarly journal.” The candidate should preferably have 1 to 2 years’ experience in a publishing-related role. The candidate should also have experience with peer review systems. The job is full-time and remote. More information here and here.