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 $170,000.
A few of these are remote opportunities.
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The New Yorker is Seeking an Editorial Copy Associate
The New Yorker is a weekly print magazine and website that features political and cultural commentary, poetry, fiction, satire, and cartoons. They’re hiring an Editorial Copy Associate. The successful candidate will be responsible for copy-editing and proofreading articles, pages, and related materials. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY, with a base salary of $66,500 to $70,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
The Washington Post is Hiring an Accountability Reporter, Climate & Environment
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for an Accountability Reporter, Climate & Environment to join them in their pursuit of high-impact accountability stories. The selected applicant should have experience of delivering exclusive stories and investigations. The job is full-time and located in Washington, D.C. The salary range is $97,400 to $162,300. Applications received by August 16 will be prioritized. For more information, refer to this job description.
Binghamton University is Seeking a Technical Writer
Binghamton University is hiring for the position of Technical Writer – Office of Research Advancement. The successful applicant will “write about Binghamton’s growing portfolio of R&D initiatives related to batteries and battery manufacturing as well as other high-priority campus research areas such as neuroscience, electronics packaging and materials science.” The applicant should have at least 2 years’ experience as a technical writer. The job is full-time and based in Binghamton, NY. The salary range is between $50,000 and $60,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.
Deadline: August 30th, 2024
The 19th is Seeking a Contract Politics Editor
The 19th is a nonprofit newsroom that reports on gender, politics, and policy. They’re seeking a contract Politics Editor. The selected applicant will be responsible for assigning and editing election-related coverage. The applicant should have 3+ years of experience. Location: Remote, U.S. only. Hours: 20 hours a week. Rate: $75 an hour. Contract duration: September 9 to November 15 (with possibility to extend). To learn more, refer to their post and this page.
Deadline: August 20th, 2024
Roblox is Seeking a Copywriter
Roblox, an online game platform, is looking for a Copywriter. The selected applicant will concept and create content across multiple touchpoints e.g. social, growth, live events, and web. The applicant should have 5+ years’ professional writing and editing experience. The job is full-time and based in San Mateo, CA (hybrid). The annual salary range is between $110,860 and $139,650. For details, refer to this job description.
Indy Week is Hiring an Editor-in-Chief
Indy Week is an alternative weekly newspaper published in Durham, North Carolina. They’re looking for an Editor-in-Chief. The selected applicant will be responsible for assigning stories, reviewing pitches, managing news budgets, editing stories, and more. The applicant should have extensive experience in journalism. The applicant should also preferably have management experience. The starting salary is $70,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.
The Seattle Times is Looking for a Sports Reporter
The Seattle Times is a daily newspaper that covers local news, politics, business, entertainment, travel, sports, and restaurants in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. They’re looking for a general-assignment Sports Reporter. The reporter should have 2+ years’ sports beat-writing experience and reside in the Seattle metro area. The position is full-time and remote, and requires a significant amount of evening and weekend work. The full salary range is $60,000 to $101,500 but they typically pay $60,000 to $88,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
ProPublica is Seeking 3 Investigative Reporters
ProPublica is a non-profit newsroom dedicated to investigative journalism. They’re looking to hire 3 Investigative Reporters to cover “politics, power, and the inner workings of the federal government in Washington.” The reporters should have at least 5 years’ experience producing original accountability journalism. The role is full-time and based in Washington, D.C. The expected salary range is between $130,000 and $170,000. Details here and here.
Guardian US is Hiring a Breaking News Politics Reporter
Guardian US is a website that covers American and international news. They’re looking for a Breaking News Politics Reporter. The selected applicant will be responsible for reporting and writing breaking news stories, as well as contributing to their political live blog. The applicant should have 3 to 5 years of experience in digital reporting. The job is full-time and based in Washington, D.C. (hybrid). The salary range is between $110,000 and $120,000. For details, read this job description.
American Express is Hiring an Editor/Writer, Resy Editorial
American Express provides charge and credit cards, business services, merchant services, insurance, and more. Resy is their global dining platform. They’re currently hiring for the position of Editor/Writer, Resy Editorial. The selected applicant will support day-to-day operations of Resy’s Editorial team. The applicant should have 1 to 5 years of experience in writing and media, ideally with a focus on dining, culture, and/or hospitality. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary for this job is $55,000 to $105,000. Details here and here.
Tom’s Guide is Seeking a Staff Writer, Home Office
Tom’s Guide is a website that covers all things consumer tech. They’re hiring for the position of Staff Writer, Home Office. The successful candidate will help oversee all of their Home office buying guides. The candidate should have at least 2 years’ experience working at an online media outlet. The job is full-time and remote. The salary range is between $62,000 and $67,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Forbes Marketplace is Hiring a Deputy Editor, Insurance
Forbes Marketplace is looking for a Deputy Editor, Insurance. The selected applicant will assist the lead editor in building and scaling the Insurance team’s content efforts. The applicant should have at least 2 years of experience editing insurance content and 3 to 5 years of experience in online journalism. The job is full-time and remote. To learn more, refer to this page.
NBC News Digital is Hiring for the Position of Senior Enterprise Editor
NBC News Digital is looking for a Senior Enterprise Editor. The selected applicant will manage a team of 7 reporters based across the U.S. producing groundbreaking stories on the day’s most significant newsmakers and events. The applicant should have at least 7 years of experience. The role is full-time and remote. The salary range is $140,000 to $170,000. To learn more, refer to their reporter’s post and this job description.
U.S. News & World Report is Hiring a 360 Reviews 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 seeking a 360 Reviews Senior Editor, Insurance. The selected applicant will manage a team of freelancers and editors, oversee Insurance content updates, review product pages, and more. The applicant should have at least 5 to 8 years of professional editing experience. The job is full-time and open to remote workers. The salary range is $60,000 to $120,000. For details, refer to this job description.
Scholastic is Looking for a Senior Editor
Scholastic is a publisher and distributor of children’s books. Their Classroom Magazine Group is looking for a Senior Editor to join their dynamic team. The selected applicant will work on Storyworks Grade 2, a multi-genre classroom magazine for second-grade students. The applicant will brainstorm and pitch article ideas, write articles, and perform various administrative tasks. The applicant should have 5+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The compensation range is between $80,100 and 85,000. To learn more, refer to this page.
