Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, and copywriters.
Most of these jobs are journalism related, whether as a reporter or an editor. There are also a few copywriting/content marketing jobs listed here, as well.
Salaries vary wide, from around $60,000 up to $200,000.
Several of these are remote opportunities.
Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.
PCMag is Seeking a Deputy Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics
PCMag is a source of tech news and reviews. They’re looking for a Deputy Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics. The selected applicant will help drive and expand their consumer electronics coverage. The applicant should have at least 3 to 5 years’ editing experience. The job is full-time and can be remote or based in New York, NY. The salary range for New York is $80,000-$85,000. For details, read this job description.
The New York Times is Hiring
The New York Times helps people understand the world through deeply reported independent journalism. They’re looking for:
– A Reporter, Metro Courts. The selected candidate will “monitor news and deliver a steady stream of story ideas that help explain the region.” The candidate should have 5+ years of experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). The annual base pay range is $111,049.64 to $140,000.00. Details here.
– An Assistant Editor, Metro. The successful applicant will help shape their “daily coverage by overseeing the work of a team of reporters.” The applicant should have 10+ years of experience. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The annual base pay range is between $150,000.00 and $176,000.00. Learn more here.
Daily Kos is Looking for a Staff Reporter
Daily Kos is a liberal online political community and news organization. They’re seeking a Staff Reporter. The selected candidate will identify and pitch multiple stories each day. The candidate will also contribute to breaking news and live events coverage. The candidate should have at least 3+ years’ original reporting experience. The job is full-time and remote. The salary range is between $77,250 and $87,550. For details, click here.
The Real Deal is Seeking a News Reporter
The Real Deal is a real-estate news outlet. They’re hiring a News Reporter. The successful applicant will contribute 3 to 6 original articles each week. The applicant should have the ability to cultivate sources, pitch stories, and write clean copy. The role is full-time and remote (a presence in Los Angeles is required). The salary for this role is $70,000 to $90,000. For details, refer to this job description.
The Washington Post is Looking for a National Intelligence Reporter
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for a National Intelligence Reporter. The selected applicant will be responsible for breaking news stories and writing analysis about the intelligence community. The role is full-time and based in Washington, DC. The salary range is $137,300 to $228,900. For details, refer to this job description.
Sentient Media is Hiring an Investigative Journalist
Sentient Media is a news organization that reports on the impact of animal agriculture. They’re seeking an Investigative Journalist to lead their accountability coverage of the powerful animal agriculture industries. The job is full-time and remote (U.S.). The salary range is between $80,000 and $90,000. To learn more, refer to their post and this job description.
ProPublica is Hiring a Senior Editor, Local Reporting Network
ProPublica is a non-profit newsroom dedicated to investigative journalism. They’re hiring for the position of Senior Editor, Local Reporting Network. The selected candidate will helm their “sustainability desk and help former LRN partners continue to do impactful investigative journalism.” The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience. They’re based in New York City, but welcome remote candidates anywhere in the U.S. The expected salary is between $150,000 and $195,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Dotdash Meredith is Hiring a Senior Editor, Shop Newsletters
Dotdash Meredith is a New York-based digital media company. They’re hiring for the position of Senior Editor, Shop Newsletters. The selected candidate will manage the shop newsletter team and help “execute the content strategy of shop newsletters to support revenue and traffic goals through growth and engagement across the Dotdash Meredith portfolio.” The candidate should have 3 to 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY or Des Moines, IA (hybrid 3x a week). The salary range for New York is $80,000 to $100,000. Details here.
Meta is Seeking a Copywriter
Meta, a multinational technology conglomerate, is hiring a Copywriter. The selected applicant will write and concept ideas for various mediums, including social, mobile, film, print, and events. The applicant should have at least 1 year of experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. Salary: $35.10/hour to $111,000/year. Details here and here.
Tom’s Guide is Hiring a Senior Editor, Security
Tom’s Guide is a website that covers all things consumer tech. They’re looking for a Senior Editor, Security. The selected applicant will be responsible for assigning, editing, and writing content that helps shoppers choose the best products in a variety of areas, including antivirus, password managers, and cloud storage/backup. The applicant should have at least 5 years’ editorial experience. The job is full-time and remote, with a salary range of $72,000 to $77,000. For details, refer to this job description.
U.S. News & World Report is Hiring a Senior Editor, Insurance
U.S. News & World Report is a media company that assists consumers in making decisions about education, health, money, cars, real estate, and travel. They’re hiring for the position of 360 Reviews Senior Editor, Insurance. The selected candidate will manage a team of freelancers and editors, oversee Insurance content updates, perform competitive research, and more. The candidate should have 5 to 10 years of experience. The role is full-time and open to remote candidates. The salary for this job is $60,000 to $120,000. Details here.
PC Gamer is Looking for a Hardware Writer
PC Gamer is a source for news, reviews, demos, and updates on PC gaming franchises. They’re seeking a Hardware Writer. The selected candidate will play a vital role in their Hardware team’s strategy to cover PC gaming tech and related products and services. The job is full-time and based in Bath, England (hybrid). The salary range is £24,000 to £36,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.
Polygon is Hiring a Games Writer
Polygon is Vox Media’s gaming website. They’re looking for a Games Writer to contribute to their core gaming coverage. The writer will be responsible for writing and laying out stories (both short-form and long-form) for their Games team. The job is full-time and remote (U.S. only). The pay range for this job is between $70,000 and $77,000. To learn more, refer to their senior reporter’s post and this job description.
Deadline: September 11th, 2024
The Fuller Project is Seeking an Editor-in-Chief
The Fuller Project is a global nonprofit newsroom that reports on issues affecting women in the U.S. and abroad. They’re looking for an Editor-in-Chief. The selected candidate will be responsible for setting and implementing the editorial vision for their newsroom. The candidate will also be responsible for supervising their hybrid newsroom of reporters in their DC-area office and remote locations. The candidate should have at least 10 years’ experience editing and managing reporters. The annual salary target is $200,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.