Dear Writers,

Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, journalists, editor, and copywriters.

Companies in this list include E! News, Paramount+, USA Today, Nintendo Life, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal. Some of them are remote opportunities, though that has become less common recently.

— Jacob Jans

Thanks to Fatima Saif for Compiling this List

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) is “a global network of 280 investigative journalists in more than 100 countries who collaborate on in-depth investigative stories.” They’re looking for a full-time Editor. The selected candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, revising, and editing stories for ICIJ’s investigations. The candidate should have at least 7-10 years of experience in a newsroom. To learn more, refer to this tweet and this page.

E! News Online covers all things pop culture, entertainment, and lifestyle. They’re looking for an Editor to join their L.A. news team. The successful candidate will be responsible for writing and publishing 5 to 7 pieces of content daily and also editing copy of other writers. The candidate should have 4+ years of experience. Salary range is $75,000 to $90,000. The job is full-time and based in Universal City, CA (hybrid). For more information, refer to their editorial director’s tweet and this page.

The New Republic (TNR) is a journal of opinion that is dedicated to solving today’s most critical issues. They’re looking for a full-time Senior Editor (remote) with at least 3 years of experience editing politics coverage. The selected applicant will be responsible for assigning and editing a high volume of pieces for both print and web. To be considered for this role, the applicant must be located in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area or New York City. Minimum salary is $106,121. For details, refer to this tweet and this page.

Deadline: May 5th, 2023

Paramount+ is a video streaming service. They’re seeking a Copywriter, Editorial. The selected applicant will create clear and error-free copy for a variety of marketing initiatives and product needs. The applicant should have 4+ years of experience. Hiring salary range is $56,000 to $80,000. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). Details here.

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 Bureau Chief to lead their CFO Journal. The selected candidate will “dig into how companies manage their financial strategies, from hiring decisions to tough choices about how to balance financial and non-financial objectives.” The candidate will also lead a team of 3 reporters. Salary range: $65,000 to $200,000. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. To learn more, visit this page.

Duke University is looking for a Senior Writer. The successful candidate will “develop and implement innovative and collaborative multi-media projects, including news and stories about Duke University that promote its people and programs, with a particular focus on illustrating Duke’s activities in diversity, equity, and inclusion.” The candidate should have 2 years of experience. Fluency in Spanish will be a plus. The job is full-time and located in Durham, NC. More details here.

USA TODAY/usatoday.com is hiring for the position of Reporter, Life NOW. The successful applicant will be responsible for covering breaking and trending news across their Entertainment vertical. The job is remote (LA-based reporters preferred). Minimum salary is $55,000. To learn more, refer to this tweet and this page.

Bloomberg Industry Group is an affiliate of Bloomberg L.P. that offers legal, regulatory, and business information to professionals. They’re looking for a Deputy Editorial Director (INDG). The selected applicant will work with “leadership to develop and implement business plans and strategy for assigned publications/products.” The applicant should have 7 years’ editorial and business management experience. The role is full-time and located in Arlington, VA. For details, visit this page.

Static Media is a startup that delivers quality content across a wide spectrum of topics. They’re hiring freelance original recipe developers for Tasting Table (their website about food and drink). The applicants should have at least 3 years’ experience. The positions are fully remote and have stable hours. Location doesn’t matter; U.S. and international applicants are encouraged to apply. Rate is $175 to $300 per submission. For details, refer to this tweet and this page.

Honolulu Civil Beat is a public affairs and investigative news website. They’re looking for:

– An Education Reporter to “write about core challenges and problems in Hawaii’s K-12 system.” The reporter should have at least 7 years of experience. Anticipated salary range is between $75,000 and $95,000. The job is based in Honolulu.

– A General Assignment Reporter to “report on human interest and breaking news across various general topics.” The applicant should have a minimum of 7 years of experience. Salary range is $75,000 to $95,000. The position is based in Honolulu.

– An Opinion Editor to write editorials and ensure assigned editorials have been written. The editor should have at least 7 years of experience. Salary: $75,000-$95,000. The job is located in Honolulu.

To learn more, refer to this tweet and this page.

Fresnoland is a news organization that “exists to make policy public – by, for, and with all residents of the central San Joaquin Valley.” They’re hiring a Lead Editor to “turn great story ideas into powerful, impactful, and rigorous journalism that holds power to account and brings our community into the conversation.” They’re looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience. The job is based in Fresno, CA. Minimum salary is $84,000/year. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread and this page.

Deadline: April 24th, 2023

Nintendo Life is a Nintendo news and reviews website. They’re looking to expand their feature-writing freelancer talent pool. Their editor has tweeted, “I’m looking for unique pitches and perspectives on Nintendo topics (naturally). Retro or current, nothing is too niche with the right angle.” Pay starts at around £100 and can scale to £250+. To learn more, refer to their editor’s Twitter thread. To contact them, refer to this page.