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 widely, from around $60,000 up to $210,000.
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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.
Mongabay is Hiring for the Position of Staff Writer – California Biodiversity
Mongabay is a news service that covers environmental news and stories. They’re seeking a Staff Writer to cover their new California biodiversity beat. The writer will produce regular stories on California’s conservation and environmental issues. The writer should have 3 or more years’ experience. The job is full-time and remote. The salary for this job is $54,000 to $75,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.
Middlesex College is Looking for a Senior Writer
Middlesex College is seeking a full-time Senior Writer to create written content across multiple channels e.g. external and internal communications, media relations, and website content. The applicant should have 5 years of writing experience. Location: Edison, NJ. Retirement : pension eligible. Salary: $73,466. Details here.
Deadline: December 12th, 2024
National Geographic is Hiring a Senior Editor
National Geographic is looking for a Senior Editor. The successful candidate will assign, edit, and publish world-class editorial projects across their digital and print platforms. The candidate should have at least 6+ years’ editing experience. The job is full-time and located in Washington, DC. The hiring range is between $94,200 and $126,200. For more information, read this job description.
Noema is Hiring a Senior Editor
Noema is a magazine that explores the transformations sweeping our world. They’re looking for a Senior Editor. The selected applicant will be responsible for commissioning primarily essays on policy, climate, economics, tech, culture, philosophy, and geopolitics. The applicant should have 5 or more years’ experience. The job is full-time. Their office is in Los Angeles, CA but they will also consider remote applicants. The pay range is between $125,000 and $160,000. To learn more, refer to this page.
Wired is Hiring a Senior Writer, Climate
Wired is a magazine and website that covers the current and future trends in technology. They’re looking for a Senior Writer, Climate. The successful candidate will be responsible for pitching, reporting, and writing stories on climate change. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The base salary for this job is $95,000 to $127,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
DailyMail.com is Seeking a US Senior Writer
DailyMail.com is the world’s most read English language newspaper site. They’re hiring for the position of US Senior Writer. They’re looking for someone with a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience as a feature writer for this position. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. The salary range is between $80,000 and $100,000. For more information, refer to this page.
5280 is Looking for Editors
5280 is a monthly magazine and website that covers dining, entertainment, culture, arts, lifestyle, and politics in Denver, Colorado. They’re looking for:
– A Senior Editor to write and edit service packages for their print issue. The selected applicant will also write and edit longform narrative departments and features. The applicant should preferably have 5+ years’ journalism experience. The role is full-time and based in Denver, CO (hybrid). The salary range is $65,000 to $72,000. Details here.
– A Food Editor to write for their print issue’s Eat and Drink section. The candidate should preferably have 5+ years’ magazine writing and editing experience, ideally on the dining beat. The job is full-time and based in Denver, CO (hybrid). The pay range is between $65,000 and $72,000. Learn more here.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is Looking for a Senior Copywriter
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud service provider. The AWS Brand team is seeking a Senior Copywriter. The candidate should have 8+ years of experience driving engaging creative strategy and execution. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The base pay range is between $127,100 and $210,300. For more details, refer to this job description.
The Memphis Grizzlies are Hiring a Copywriter
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team. They’re looking for a Copywriter to write and edit copy for a range of marketing platforms such as social media, websites, and email campaigns. The copywriter should have 4+ years of experience. Knowledge of sports and entertainment, particularly NBA basketball, will be a plus. The job is full-time and located in Memphis, TN. To learn more, click here.
Screen Rant is Looking for a Movies & TV Deputy Editor
Screen Rant is an entertainment news website. They’re hiring for the position of Movies & TV Deputy Editor. The selected candidate will oversee leadership of their Movie and TV vertical. The candidate should have experience in senior editorial roles as well as a passion for Movies and TV. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. For more information, read this job description.
Reach Plc is Seeking a Deputy Editor
Reach Plc is the United Kingdom’s largest commercial news publisher. They’re seeking a Deputy Editor to join their “senior editorial team leading the digital audience and engagement growth across Reach’s top brands – Mirror US, Express US and the Irish Star.” The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The salary range is between $110,000 and $130,000. For details, refer to this job description.
The New York Post is Hiring Reporters
The New York Post covers news, pop culture, entertainment, sports, real estate, and more. They’re looking for:
– A Real Estate Reporter who’s “well-versed and deeply sourced in the worlds of New York City and national residential real estate.” The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience working as a real estate reporter, ideally residential real estate. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is between $60,000 and $75,000. Details here.
– A Reporter, Health & Wellness with excellent health contacts as well as exclusive access to embargoed studies. The applicant should have at least 3 years’ experience as a health reporter. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The pay range is $60,000 to $75,000. Learn more here.
Space.com is Seeking a Sky Watching Writer
Space.com covers space science, exploration, and astronomy. They’re looking for a Sky Watching Writer to plan and write content throughout the astronomical calendar. The writer should have extensive knowledge of the night sky. The job is remote (UK). The salary range is between £24,000 and £28,000. To learn more, refer to their astronomy editor’s post and this job description.
Texas Monthly is Hiring an Editor and a Writer
Texas Monthly is a magazine and website that covers Texas news, politics, culture, food, travel, history, music, crime, and more. They’re looking for:
– A Senior Editor, Features. The selected candidate will be responsible for assigning and editing longform features. The candidate should have at least 7 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in Austin, TX. The deadline to apply is January 5.
– A News and Politics Writer. The successful applicant will be responsible for reporting and writing 2 to 3 news and politics stories a month, including occasional columns for their print magazine. The applicant should have prior experience reporting on Texas politics and at least 5 years’ journalism experience. The job is full-time and based in Texas. The deadline to apply is December 29.
To learn more, refer to their senior editor’s post and this page.
The Athletic is Looking for a Senior Editor, NHL
The Athletic is a subscription-based sports media company. They’re hiring for the position of Senior Editor, NHL. The selected candidate will contribute to comprehensive editorial oversight of their hockey coverage. The candidate should have 4+ years of sports journalism experience. The role is full-time and remote (based in the US or Canada). The base salary range is between $80,000 and $95,000. For more information, refer to this page.
Atlantis University is Hiring a Copywriter
Atlantis University is looking for a Copywriter to join their marketing team. The successful applicant will be responsible for writing engaging copy for both print and digital marketing materials. The applicant should have strong writing and editing skills. The job is full-time and remote. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Road Runner Sports is Seeking a Copywriter
Road Runner Sports, a leading footwear retailer, is looking for a Copywriter. The selected candidate will write powerful and purposeful marketing copy. The candidate should have 4+ years’ experience in omnichannel marketing copywriting. The job is full-time and based in San Diego, CA. The salary range is between $65,000 and $75,000. For more information, refer to this job description.
Law & Crime is Hiring a Video Scriptwriter
Law & Crime is “the leading multi-platform network that covers live court video, high-profile criminal trials, crazy crime, celebrity justice, and smart legal analysis.” They’re hiring a Video Scriptwriter to write enticing scripts for them. The applicant should have 2 years’ professional work experience in related-fields. Job type: contract. Location: remote. Salary: $50,000 to $60,000. Details here.
The Texas Tribune is Hiring a Politics Editor
The Texas Tribune is a newsroom that informs and engages Texans on state politics and policy. They’re looking for a Politics Editor to directly manage their politics desk. The selected applicant should have experience of editing stories and coaching reporters. The job is full-time and based in Austin, TX. The minimum salary is $90,000. To learn more, refer to their managing editor’s post and this job description.
Deadline: December 18th, 2024