Dear Writers,

Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, copywriters, etc.

Companies in this list include Yale University, WVZ-TV, AirBnB, Insider, Bloomberg, The New York Times, Seven Seas Entertainment, Pitchfork, and Politico.

— Jacob Jans

Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

Yale University is hiring for the position of Writer, Office of Public Affairs & Communications. The selected candidate will identify and write compelling news and features about Yale. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and 3 years’ writing/editorial experience. The position is full-time and located in New Haven, CT. To learn more, visit this page.

Seven Seas Entertainment is a manga, light novel, and comic publisher. They’re hiring a Managing Editor (Danmei + Novels) to work with their novel department, particularly with their danmei novels. The managing editor will be responsible for researching and hiring translators, editors, and artists as well as scheduling all steps of the editorial and production workflows. They’re looking for someone with 3 or more years of experience. Salary: $60,000. Job type: remote. For details, refer to this tweet and this page.

WBZ-TV is a TV station in Boston, MA. They’re seeking an Assignment Editor with a passion for breaking news. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing newsroom assignments, monitoring phones, coordinating logistics, monitoring scanners and social media platforms for breaking news. The candidate should have at least 2 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Boston, MA. To learn more, visit this page.

GamesIndustry.biz is a website about the games industry. They’re looking for a Staff Writer. The selected applicant will be “primarily working on games industry news, but with the opportunity to work on interviews, features and travel the world to report on industry leading events.” The job is full-time and can be remote or based in Brighton, UK. For details, refer to their tweet and this page.

Pitchfork is an online music publication. They’re hiring an Associate Staff Writer (part-time, 15 hours per week). The successful applicant will be responsible for writing, copyediting, fact-checking, scheduling, and posting news stories. The applicant will also be responsible for optimizing posts for SEO. Base pay range is $21,000 to $24,000. Location: New York, NY or remote. To learn more, refer to their managing editor’s tweet and this page.

Airbnb is hiring for the position of Senior Manager, Host Communications Editorial. The selected applicant will “hire and manage a team of writers, agencies, designers, and producers to oversee the proactive and reactive editorial vision for Hosts.” The applicant should have 15+ years of experience. Starting base pay is $190,000-$245,000. The job is US – remote eligible. To learn more, refer to their director’s tweet and this page.

TaskForce is “a cultural agency that builds capacity and community for the most influential nonprofits, brands and people who are taking on the most pressing challenges facing our state, our nation and our world.” They’re looking for an Editorial Director to translate “complex messages and political strategies into easily digestible social content ideas.” The applicant should have 4 to 6 years’ experience in editorial. Salary range is $90,000-$110,000. The role is full-time and remote (US). For details, visit this page.

Insider Inc. is a global media company. Their Reviews team is seeking a Fitness Tech & Wearables Freelance Writer to contribute content (e.g. reviews, buying guides, and comparisons) to help people navigate when shopping online. The writer should have a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in the fitness space. Rate is $250 to $500 per story. Details here and here.

El Tímpano “informs, engages, and amplifies the voices of the Bay Area’s Latino & Mayan immigrants.” They’re hiring a Senior Reporter/Editor to produce in-depth coverage of the issues faced by the Latino and Mayan immigrants of the Bay Area. They’re looking for a bilingual journalist (Spanish-English) who has 5+ years of reporting experience and a familiarity with Latino immigrant communities. Salary is $80,000 to $95,000. The job is full-time and located in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, refer to their Twitter thread and this page.

Deadline: April 17th, 2023

Western Rivers Conservancy is an organization that protects river ecosystems in the western US through land acquisition. They’re looking for a Senior Writer. The writer will help convey the impact of their work in a creative and compelling way to their multiple audiences. The position is full-time and based in Portland, OR. Annual salary range is between $72,000 and $85,000. To learn more, refer to this tweet and this page.

The New York Times’ Home and Newsletters teams are looking for an Assistant Editor, Targeted Email to help lead an email operation to amplify their reach and impact. They’re seeking someone with 5 or more years’ experience working as a digital news editor. Annual base salary range is $130,000 to $140,000. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. For details, visit this page.

Boston Globe Media is a newsgathering organization based in Boston. They’re looking for an Editor-in-Chief for Closing the Gap, which is their new initiative that explores the racial wealth gap in the city of Boston and beyond. The selected candidate will be responsible for hiring a staff; developing an editorial vision; and assigning, editing, and publishing stories in a timely manner. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in Boston, MA (hybrid). For more information, refer to this page.

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private Christian university in Phoenix, AZ. Their Communications and Public Affairs department is hiring a Staff Writer. The successful applicant will identify, research, and write copy for a variety of printed and electronic communication vehicles. The applicant should have top-notch reporting, interviewing, and writing skills and should be comfortable doing video interviews. The role is full-time and located in Phoenix, AZ. Details here and here.

Bloomberg News is looking for a Space Editor to oversee their coverage of the commercialization of space. The editor should have impeccable news judgment, strong data skills, and prior experience managing teams. Salary range is $90,000 to $125,000. The job is located in New York, NY. To learn more, refer to their global business editor’s tweet and this page.

The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper that covers news from Southern California and the world. They’re seeking Reporters to join their Latino Initiatives team. The applicants should have prior experience working in Latino or Spanish-language media outlets or experience writing on topics focused on the Latino community. Spanish fluency is a plus. Pay scale is $60,000 to $93,560. The role is full-time and based in El Segundo, CA. For more information, refer to this Twitter thread and this page.

Politico is a news and information company that covers politics and policy in the US and the rest of the world. They’re hiring for the following positions:

– Cybersecurity Reporter. The reporter will cover cybersecurity, with a special focus on “election security and the battles over how to strengthen the nation’s cyber defenses — both in industry and inside government.” The reporter should have a strong understanding of cybersecurity policy and politics. The job is full-time and located in Arlington, VA.

– Congressional Reporter. They’re looking for high-impact reporters to join their congressional reporting team. The reporters should have a track record of producing smart and sophisticated stories that beat the competition. The role is full-time and based in Arlington, VA.

To learn more, refer to this tweet.