15 Full Time Jobs for Writers, Journalists, and Editors

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 $50,000 up to $200,000.

Just a few of these are remote-only opportunities.

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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

The New York Times is Seeking a Climate Writer

The New York Times helps people understand the world through deeply reported independent journalism. They’re looking for a Climate Writer to join their Climate Forward newsletter team. The selected applicant will be responsible for pitching, reporting, and writing newsletter lead items. The applicant should have 3 or more years’ experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The base pay range is $111,049.64 to $125,000.00. To learn more, refer to this page.

The Athletic is Hiring for the Position of Staff Editor, Daily Desk

The Athletic is a subscription-based sports media company. They’re seeking a full-time Staff Editor for their newly launching Daily Desk. The selected editor will “collaborate on breaking news and all the coverage opportunities offered daily in the world of sports.” The editor should have 2+ years of experience covering breaking news. The job is remote for applicants in the US or Canada. The base salary range is $67,000 to $70,000 USD. To learn more, refer to this job description.

KeyBank is Looking for a Junior Copywriter

KeyBank is hiring for the position of Junior Copywriter. The selected candidate will be “primarily responsible for writing, editing, and making SEO updates to financial content on key.com.” The candidate should have 2 to 3+ years of experience. The job is full-time and remote. The salary range is between $55,000 and $62,000. For details, refer to this job description.

Deadline: November 29th, 2024

Victoria’s Secret is Seeking a Copywriter- Pink

Victoria’s Secret is a retailer of lingerie, clothing, and beauty products. They’re hiring for the position of Copywriter- Pink. The selected applicant will be responsible for writing accessories and fashion product copy for Pink. The applicant should have 2 to 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The salary range is between $73,000 and $97,125. For details, refer to this page.

Medscape is Hiring a Senior Editor

Medscape is the premier online resource for healthcare professionals worldwide. They’re looking for a Senior Editor to join their Primary Care and Perspectives teams. The successful applicant will edit opinion commentaries, collaborate with healthcare professionals, generate unique content ideas, and handle various editorial tasks. The applicant should ideally have 8+ years’ medical news reporting or editing experience. The role is full-time and based in Georgia, United States (hybrid). For details, refer to this job description.

Phoenix New Times is Seeking an Editor-in-Chief

Phoenix New Times is a source of local news and culture for Phoenix. They’re hiring an Editor-in-Chief to lead their “talented staff, continue New Times’ proud tradition of hard-hitting local reporting, and take the newsroom to the next level of digital-first journalism.” The candidate should have at least 8 years’ newsroom experience, with at least 4 years’ experience managing journalists and editing stories. The job is full-time and based in Phoenix, AZ. The salary range is $90,000-$100,000. For details, refer to this page.

CGTN America is Hiring a Mandarin Chinese Correspondent

CGTN America is China Central Television’s Washington News Bureau. They’re looking for a Mandarin Chinese Correspondent to report and write US-based stories and political stories. The selected applicant should have excellent communication skills in Mandarin and English. The applicant should have at least 3 years of reporting experience. The job is full-time and based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The base salary range is between $65,000 and $95,000. For more information, refer to this job description.

The Atlantic is Hiring a Senior Editor

The Atlantic is a magazine that covers news, politics, science, technology, culture, education, health, and more. They’re seeking a Senior Editor to assign and edit feature stories for their magazine and website. The job is full-time and can be based in NYC or Washington, DC. The salary range is between $100,000 and $175,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.

Marine Layer is Looking for a Men’s Copyeditor

Marine Layer is a casual apparel brand. They’re hiring for the position of Men’s Copyeditor. The selected candidate will develop seasonal brand campaigns across their digital media. The candidate should have 6 to 10 years of relevant experience. The role is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA. The base salary range is between $120,000 and $150,000. Details here.

The Week is Hiring a Senior Editor, Arts

The Week, a weekly news magazine by Future plc, is looking for a full-time Senior Editor, Arts. The selected applicant will cover “books and other arts and entertainment.” This position can be remote or hybrid, with 3 days in their NYC office and 2 days working from home. The salary range is between $65,000 and $70,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.

Scholastic is Looking for a Senior Editor for Scope

Scholastic is a publisher and distributor of children’s books. They’re seeking a Senior Editor for Scope, which is an English Language Arts resource for middle-school students. The selected applicant will “participate in all facets of ideating, creating, and producing Scope.” The applicant should have 3 years of experience. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. The compensation range is between $80,085.06 and $84,490.26. Details here.

The Financial Times is Seeking a US Political News Editor

The Financial Times is a business news organization. They’re hiring for the position of US Political News Editor. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of their US political coverage and acting as a splash writer during key political events. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is between $95,000 and $125,000. For details, refer to this page.

Deadline: November 4th, 2024

The Washington Post is Hiring a Power and Politics Editor, Climate & Environment

The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re hiring for the position of Power and Politics Editor, Climate & Environment. The selected applicant will “lead a team of reporters who cover how some of the world’s most powerful actors shape environmental outcomes and the impacts of those decisions on people and the planet.” The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC. The salary range is between $122,500 and $204,100. For more information, read this job description.

Longreads is Seeking a Part-Time Senior Editor/Feature Editor

Longreads is a publication that shares longform stories. They’re seeking a Senior Editor/Feature Editor to join their team on a part-time basis (about 20 hours a week) and help shape their most ambitious longform storytelling. The editor should have 5+ years of experience. This is a 6 month contract, though there is a potential for this role to become full-time. The pay range is between $4,000 and $5,000. To learn more, refer to their post and job description.

Deadline: October 31st, 2024

The Financial Times is Seeking a US Political News Editor

The Financial Times is a business news organization. They’re hiring for the position of US Political News Editor. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of their US political coverage and acting as a splash writer during key political events. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is between $95,000 and $125,000. For details, refer to this page.

Deadline: November 4th, 2024

 

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