22 Full Time and Remote Jobs for Writers

Here’s our latest roundup of traditional job opportunities for writers, editors, copywriters, and journalists.

A few of these are fully remote opportunities. Pay ranges from around $65,000 to $200,000, depending on the job.

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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

The Los Angeles Times is Hiring an Editor of Investigations

The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper that covers news from Southern California and the world. They’re hiring an Editor of Investigations to lead their team of investigative reporters. The candidate should have 15 or more years’ reporting and editing experience. They’re currently working remotely, but when they return to the newsroom, this job will be located in El Segundo, CA. This job is full-time and has a salary range of $150,000 to $180,000. For details, refer to their editor’s post and this job description.

The WNYC/Gothamist Newsroom is Seeking a Reporter, Culture & Arts

The WNYC/Gothamist Newsroom is hiring for the position of Reporter, Culture & Arts. The selected candidate will help drive the coverage of New York City’s arts and culture news. The candidate should have at least 5 years’ professional daily news experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The salary range is $84,413 to $86,000. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and this job description.  

Politico is Seeking a New York Editor and a California Politics Reporter

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

– A New York Editor to “lead an ambitious team of a dozen journalists based in Albany and New York City, publishing political and policy stories that will shape the conversation in the state’s power centers.” The job is full-time and located in Albany, NY or New York, NY. The anticipated salary range is $115,000 to 150,000. To learn more, refer to this page.

– A California Politics Reporter to helm their California Playbook PM newsletter. The job is full-time and based in Sacramento, CA. The anticipated salary range is between $75,000 and $80,000. For details, refer to this page.

Atlas Obscura is Seeking an Editor-in-Chief

Atlas Obscura is a guide to the hidden wonders of the world. They’re looking for an Editor-in-Chief. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the site’s editorial strategy, and leading their team of writers and editors. The candidate should have 7+ years of experience. The role is full-time and remote. For details, refer to this page.

Rest of World is Hiring a Features Editor

Rest of World is a global nonprofit publication that covers technology’s impact beyond the Western bubble. They’re hiring a Features Editor to oversee their longform stories. The applicant should have 5+ years of editing experience and an interest in tech/business. The job is full-time and the location is flexible. The salary range is between $100,000 and $150,000. To learn more, refer to their features director’s post and this job description

Deadline: May 31st, 2024

The Washington Post is Seeking a Deputy Editor, General Assignment Desk

The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for a Deputy Editor, General Assignment Desk to assign and edit breaking coverage, lead live-update files, and write news alerts. The editor should have at least 5 years’ professional journalism experience. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC. The job requires night and weekend shifts. To learn more, refer to this job description.

The New York Times is Hiring a Puzzle Editor, Digital

The New York Times is looking for a Puzzle Editor, Digital to edit and promote NYT puzzles. They’re seeking someone with 3+ years of experience editing puzzles. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). The base pay range for this job is $98,000 to $103,000. To learn more, refer to this page.

The Wall Street Journal is Hiring a Deputy Editor, Investigations

The Wall Street Journal provides coverage of news, business, politics, technology, real estate, arts, culture, and more from the US and around the world. They’re hiring for the position of Deputy Editor, Investigations. The selected candidate will ensure that all of the investigations meet the Wall Street Journal’s highest standards of reporting and editing. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of journalism experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The pay range is between $100,000 and $250,000. For more information, refer to this page.

Yahoo Finance is Seeking a Housing Reporter

Yahoo Finance is a business and financial news website. They’re looking for a Housing Reporter. The successful applicant will be responsible for researching, reporting, and writing original news and enterprise stories on the housing market. The applicant should have at least 5 years of experience as a professional journalist. The role is full-time and remote. The compensation range is $72,750 to $151,250. To learn more, refer to this page.

Glamour is Seeking a Commerce Writer

Glamour, a women’s magazine by Condé Nast Publications, is hiring a Commerce Writer with at least 2 years’ relevant experience. The selected candidate will write 5 to 7 “best of” round-ups and reviews every week. The candidate should preferably have a beauty and wellness background. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The base salary range is $65,000 to $107,000. For details, refer to this page

Wirecutter is Hiring a Staff Writer, Kids/Pets

Wirecutter is a product review site owned by The New York Times. They’re looking for a Staff Writer, Kids/Pets. The selected candidate will be responsible for covering baby/kid and pet products for their discovery team. The candidate should have 5+ years of writing experience. The job is full-time. The base pay range is $71,000 to $82,000. Details here and here.

Snowflake is Seeking a Senior Writer

Snowflake, a cloud data platform, is hiring a Senior Writer. The selected applicant will be responsible for developing and writing high-impact thought leadership content, reports, executive bylines, blogs, etc. The applicant should have 15+ years’ journalism experience, preferably within technology and/or business reporting/editing. The job is full-time and based in San Mateo, CA. The base salary range is between $214,000 and $325,500. For more details, refer to this job description.

Gazetteer San Francisco is Seeking a Managing Editor

Gazetteer San Francisco publishes original local news about San Francisco. They’re looking for a Managing Editor. The selected candidate will lead the publication of impactful journalism that creates buzz and drives subscriptions. The candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA (hybrid). The salary range is between $120,000 and $180,000. Details here.

Condé Nast is Hiring a Copywriter

Condé Nast is a global media company that is home to many iconic brands including Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ, Glamour, Wired, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Self, and The New Yorker. Their Consumer Revenue Creative team is looking for a Copywriter to craft content for all their subscription and commerce marketing assets. The applicant should have 8 to 10 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The base salary range is $86,000 to $100,000. To learn more, refer to this page.

Babylist is Seeking a Managing Editor

Babylist is a marketplace and commerce destination for growing families. They’re hiring a Managing Editor. The selected applicant will oversee the daily operations of their Branded Content team. The applicant should have 8+ years of editorial experience, including multiple years in branded content. The applicant should also have experience managing creatives. The job is full-time and remote, with a pay range of $132,800 to $199,200. For details, refer to this page.

Quanta Magazine is Hiring a Managing Editor

Quanta Magazine is an online publication that enhances public understanding of science. They’re looking for a Managing Editor to help lead their editorial team. The successful candidate will coordinate their editorial efforts across all platforms; manage complex editorial projects; and oversee the day-to-day article production. The candidate should have at least 10+ years’ editorial or project management experience. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. The compensation range is $145,000 to $165,000. For details, refer to this page.

The Washington Post is Hiring a Local Politics Editor

The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for a Local Politics Editor to cover Maryland’s state and local governments, politics, communities, and more. The job is full-time and based in their Washington newsroom. Application received by May 31, 2024 will be prioritized. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and this job description.

Deadline: May 31st, 2024

PETA is Seeking a Cruelty Investigations Department Writer

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is an animal rights organization. They’re looking for a Cruelty Investigations Department Writer. The successful applicant will be responsible for writing clever and creative copy for their Cruelty Investigations Department. The applicant should have at least 1 year of professional writing experience. The job is full-time and remote. The hourly pay range is $17.40 to $21.36 per hour. To learn more, refer to this page.

Deadline: June 14th, 2024

Codeword is Seeking a Senior Editor

Codeword, a communication design agency, is hiring a Senior Editor. The selected applicant will be responsible for producing high-quality creative across various written formats. The applicant will also be responsible for interviewing subject matter experts. The applicant should have 6+ years of experience. This job is remote with a pay range of $95,000 to $105,000. For details, refer to this post and this job description.

ProPublica is Hiring a Reporter, National

ProPublica is a non-profit newsroom dedicated to investigative journalism. They’re looking for a Reporter, National to join their newsroom. The reporter should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience producing revelatory accountability journalism. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY, but they’re open to remote applicants if the fit is right. The expected salary range is between $95,000 and $170,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.

Deadline: June 7th, 2024

Documented is Looking for an Editor-In-Chief

Documented is New York City’s go-to source for immigration news. They’re hiring an Editor-In-Chief to oversee their newsroom. The applicant should have 5 years of experience and should preferably be proficient in Chinese, Spanish, or Haitian Creole. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The base salary range is $140,000 to $150,000. For details, visit this page.

Deadline: May 31st, 2024

 

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