16 Full Time & Part Time Jobs for Writers and Editors (Up to $150,00 Per Year)

Here’s our latest roundup of full time and part time jobs for writers, editors, and journalists.

We’ve included payment rates when available.

Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

InStyle is Hiring a Senior Commerce Fashion Editor and a Commerce Writer

InStyle is a website that covers fashion, celebrity style, and beauty tips. They’re hiring for the following positions:

– Senior Commerce Fashion Editor: The selected applicant will be responsible for editing 25 to 35 evergreen stories a month, managing a commerce writer, and sourcing and onboarding new beauty and wellness writers. The applicant should have 4 to 5 years’ editing and management experience. Job type: full-time. Location: New York, NY. Salary range: $66,500 to $95,000. Learn more here.

– Commerce Writer: The successful candidate will be responsible for writing 10-12+ beauty and fashion stories a month. The candidate should have 3+ years’ writing experience. Job type: full-time. Location: New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA. Salary range: $64,480 to $70,000. Details here.

SFGATE is Looking for a News Editor

SFGATE covers news and entertainment from the Bay Area and beyond. They’re seeking a News Editor. The selected candidate will “report to the SFGATE Senior News Editor, editing three to six short news stories per day, editing larger features and writing stories as needed at the Senior News Editor’s direction.” The candidate should have 5+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA (hybrid). Salary is around $80,000 to $90,000. For details, refer to this page.

National Geographic is Hiring a Commerce Editor

National Geographic is looking for a Commerce Editor. The successful applicant will be responsible for pitching, assigning, editing, and producing commerce articles. The applicant will also be responsible for planning and maintaining a detailed content calendar. The applicant should have at least 2 years of related experience. The job is temporary and based in Washington, DC. To learn more, visit this page.

Sifted is Hiring a Subeditor

Sifted offers in-depth reporting on the startup ecosystem of Europe. They’re looking for a Subeditor. The selected candidate will be responsible for subbing and proofreading copy for their website articles, newsletters, marketing copy, etc. The candidate will also be responsible for optimizing content for SEO. The role is full-time and based in London (hybrid). Salary is £30,000 to £40,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this page.

Deadline: October 13th, 2023

USA TODAY and The Tennessean are Hiring a Beyoncé Reporter and a Taylor Swift Reporter

USA TODAY and The Tennessean/tennessean.com are looking for:

– A Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Reporter to chronicle the star’s music, fashion, cultural and economic impact. The reporter must be willing to travel extensively and have at least 5 years of journalism experience in a digital-first newsroom. The job is remote (US) with an hourly rate of $21.63 to $50.87. Details here.  

– A Taylor Swift Reporter to capture the pop star’s music and cultural impact. They’re seeking a video-forward journalist with a minimum of 5 years of journalism experience in a digital-first newsroom. The journalist must be willing to travel extensively. The role is remote (US). Rate is $21.63 to $50.87 per hour. Learn more here.

New Scientist is Hiring a US Editor

New Scientist is a weekly science and technology magazine. They’re looking for a US Editor to run their news team out of their New York office. The editor should have a strong science journalism background and news and features editing experience. The job is full-time and located in Manhattan, NY (hybrid). Salary range is between $100,000 and $135,000. Learn more here and here.

Deadline: October 1st, 2023

Hearst Magazines is Seeking a Senior Editor, Performance Content

Hearst Magazines is hiring for the position of Senior Editor, Performance Content. The applicant should be comfortable working on content for a variety of brands like Cosmopolitan, Esquire, and Women’s Health. The selected applicant will edit 2 to 3 stories a day and assign 10 to 15 stories a month to freelance writers. The applicant should have 5+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). Base salary is $74,000 to $89,000. For details, refer to this page.

The New York Post is Seeking a New York Politics Editor

The New York Post covers news, pop culture, entertainment, sports, real estate, and more. They’re looking for a New York Politics Editor to vet, assign, and edit politics stories. The editor should have a minimum of 5 years of experience. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). Salary range is between $75,000 and $170,000. Details here and here

NBCUniversal Entertainment Brands are Hiring a Senior Editor, Commerce

NBCUniversal Entertainment brands are hiring for the position of Senior Editor, Commerce. The selected applicant will be responsible for assigning and creating engaging shoppable content. The applicant should have at least 6+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Universal City, CA (hybrid). Salary range is between $90,000 and $105,000. To learn more, visit this page.

The Daily Beast is Hiring

The Daily Beast is a news and opinion website dedicated to independent journalism. They’re hiring for the following positions:

– Managing Editor. The selected applicant will be responsible for organizing the daily news budget, overseeing newsroom staffing, and coordinating long-range newsroom planning. The applicant should have 5+ years of experience. The job is based in New York, NY. Salary range is $105,000 to $120,000. Details here.

– Politics Reporter. The successful candidate will be responsible for breaking news on Congress and Congressional elections. The candidate should have 3+ years’ experience. The role is based in Washington, DC. Pay range is $75,000 to $82,000. Learn more here.

– Social Media Editor – Online News (PT). The selected candidate will be responsible for growing their presence and impact on social media channels. The candidate should have social media and news experience and should be able to work nights and weekends. The job is part-time. Location is flexible. Salary range is $30.00 to $39.99 per hour. Details here.

To learn more, refer to their editor’s post.

The Hechinger Report is Seeking an Executive Editor

The Hechinger Report is an independent, nonprofit news organization that focuses on inequality and innovation in education. They’re hiring an Executive Editor to lead their editorial strategy. The selected applicant should have at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role. Salary is $150,000. For more information, refer to their post and job description

Deadline: October 22nd, 2023

Wealth of Geeks is Seeking a Political Editor and Some Writers

Wealth of Geeks is a website that offers tips and tricks to grow your wealth. The website also keeps you up-to-date with tech, gaming, pop-culture, movies, and celebrities. They’re seeking a Political Editor and some writers who have a sense of humor as well as the ability to break down “complex topics in a fun nonpartisan way.” They will pay $30 per hour. If interested, email politics@wealthofgeeks.com. To learn more, refer to their founder’s post. To contact them, refer to this page.

 

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