Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, copywriters, editors, and journalists.
We’ve noted salary information, location, and whether these are remote opportunities. The salaries significantly, ranging from around $50,000 to $160,000.
Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.
The Wall Street Journal is Looking for Editors
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 following positions:
– Fashion Market Editor: The selected applicant will work within Off Duty’s fashion team and “develop women’s, men’s and accessories stories that help readers understand trends and solve lifestyle problems in a smart, journalistic way.” The applicant should have a minimum of 3 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. Salary range is $40,000 to $160,000. Details here.
– Women’s Fashion Editor: The selected candidate will work within Off Duty’s fashion team and “develop and edit womenswear stories that help readers understand trends and solve lifestyle problems in a smart, journalistic way.” The candidate should have at least 4 to 5 years of experience. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. Pay range is $40,000 to $160,000. Learn more here.
Wirecutter is Hiring an Updates Writer, Appliances, Vacuums & Sleep
Wirecutter is a product review site owned by The New York Times. They’re hiring for the position of Updates Writer, Appliances, Vacuums & Sleep. The writer will help keep their “catalog of large appliance, vacuum, and mattress and sleep product reviews and recommendations useful and up-to-date.” The writer should have 3+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. Salary is $59,000. For details, visit this page.
Prism is Seeking a News Editor
Prism is a BIPOC-led news outlet that covers voting rights, electoral justice, criminal justice, racial justice, workers’ rights, immigration, the environment, gender and LGBTQIA+ issues, and more. They’re seeking a News Editor. The selected applicant will be responsible for overseeing, assigning, and editing daily news stories; managing and assigning from a monthly freelance budget; and developing and managing their Senior News Reporter. They have a 32-hour, four-day workweek (Monday to Thursday). This job is full-time and 100% remote (within the US). Salary band is $82,500-$90,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.
Deadline: April 7th, 2024
Condé Nast is Seeking a Digital Line Editor
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. They’re looking for a Digital Line Editor. The selected candidate will copyedit and fact-check content for Vanityfair.com. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. Base salary range is between $63,000 and $106,000. For more information, visit this page.
theSkimm is Hiring a Writer, Culture & Leisure
theSkimm is a membership company that helps female millennials live smarter lives. They’re hiring for the position of Writer, Culture & Leisure. The selected candidate will be responsible for pitching complete rundowns for Saturday and Sunday’s newsletters. The candidate will also be responsible for booking and interviewing talent for the newsletters. The candidate should have 4+ years of experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY, with the flexibility to work remotely. Base Salary: $70,000-$85,000. Details here.
The Washington Post is Looking for an SEO Editor
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for an SEO Editor. The successful applicant will bolster efforts to reach new and existing audiences through search. The applicant should have at least 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC. For details, refer to this page.
The North Face is Seeking an Associate Digital Copywriter
The North Face is an outdoor recreation products company. They’re hiring an Associate Digital Copywriter. The selected applicant will help bring their “brand voice and tone to life across a variety of consumer-facing channels.” The applicant should have 1 to 3 years of copywriting experience. Salary range is $56,160 to $70,200. The job is full-time and located in Denver, CO (hybrid). For details, refer to this page.
Ralph Lauren is Hiring a Copywriter, Digital
Ralph Lauren is an American fashion company. They’re hiring a Copywriter, Digital. The selected candidate will be responsible for writing engaging and brand-appropriate customer experience (CX) copy for their digital products globally. The candidate will also be responsible for adapting CX copy and content as information and functionalities evolve across regions. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY. Salary is $62,500 to $146,000. To learn more, refer to this page.
The National Hockey League is Looking for Editors
The National Hockey League (NHL) is looking for:
– A Copy Editor to edit multiple forms of content for their website, including game recaps, previews, and breaking news stories. The editor should have at least 3 to 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The schedule for this job is primarily 5 nights per week (6 pm to 2 am). Salary range is $55,000 to $60,000. Details here.
– An Assistant Night Editor to assist their Managing Editor, Nights with assignments. The editor should have at least 4 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The schedule is primarily 5 nights per week (6 pm to 2 am). Pay range is $88,000 to $97,000. Learn more here.
Portland Monthly is Hiring a Section Editor, Food & Drink
Portland Monthly is a magazine that covers food, style, shopping, arts, culture, travel, and more in Portland, Oregon. They’re hiring for the position of Section Editor, Food & Drink. The selected applicant will be responsible for crafting sharp, inclusive coverage for their Eat and Drink channel and possibly one additional content vertical. The applicant should have a minimum of 3 or more years’ journalism experience. Although this position can accommodate hybrid/remote work, the applicant should be based in the Portland area. Base compensation range is $50,000 to $53,000. To learn more, refer to this page.
Milk Road is Hiring a Crypto Finance Analyst and Writer
Milk Road is a daily crypto newsletter. They’re seeking a Crypto Finance Analyst and Writer to “provide in-depth financial savvy analysis and create simple yet informative written content about the crypto ecosystem.” The candidate should have a strong background in finance. The job is full-time and remote. Details here and here.
Business Insider is Seeking a Senior Correspondent, Features
Business Insider is a website that covers business, financial, and technology news. They’re looking for a Senior Correspondent, Features. The selected applicant will focus on long-form, narrative-driven articles. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. Salary range is between $130,000 and $150,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.
IGN is Seeking a Guides Editor, Trends
IGN is an internet media company that covers video games, TV, movies, tech, and comics. They’re hiring for the position of Guides Editor, Trends. The successful applicant will expand their game strategy guides by producing coverage of trending games in concise, helpful formats. The job is full-time and remote. Salary range is $70,000 to $85,000. To learn more, refer to their executive editor’s post and this job description.
Boston Globe Media is Hiring a Weekend Editor
Boston Globe Media is a newsgathering organization based in Boston. They’re looking for a Weekend Editor to join their Metro team. The selected candidate will assign and edit all breaking news occurring on Saturday and Sunday; keep their digital audience informed as news happens; and help set up coverage for the upcoming week. The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience. The job is full-time (Wednesday – Sunday) and based in Boston, MA (hybrid). For details, refer to their managing editor’s post and this page.
Accountable Tech is Seeking a Communications Associate
Accountable Tech is “a small nonprofit advocating for structural reforms to repair our broken information ecosystem.” They’re seeking a Communications Associate. The selected candidate will be responsible for planning and executing day-to-day project deliverables, as well as conceptualizing strategies, pitches, and media placements. The candidate should have 1 to 2 years of experience. The job is full-time and remote (East Coast preferred). Salary range is between $55,000 and $70,000. For more information, refer to this post and this page.
The Washington Post is Hiring an Assistant Editor
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re hiring for the position of Assistant Editor in Politics. The selected candidate will support The Early 202, their “flagship morning politics newsletter that covers the ins-and-outs of what’s happening at the White House, on Capitol Hill, on the campaign trail and at the Supreme Court.” The applicant should have at least 3 years of journalism experience. The applicant should preferably be based in Washington, DC. This is a temporary contract role. Details here.
Marvel is Hiring an Editor
The Marvel Editorial Team is looking for an Editor. The selected candidate will be responsible for ideating, writing, editing, managing, and publishing editorial content across Marvel.com. The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience. The job is based in Glendale, CA or New York, NY. For Glendale, the hiring range is $102,000 to $136,700 and for NYC, it is $106,800 to $143,200. For details, refer to this post and this job description.
Food & Wine is Hiring a News and Deals Writer, Commerce
Food & Wine is a monthly magazine by Meredith Corporation. They’re hiring for the position of News and Deals Writer, Commerce. The selected candidate will be responsible for writing at least 2 shopping stories a day. The candidate should ideally have 2+ years of related experience. This is a 40-hour per week contract position. This position is remote (US) and pays $25 to $32 per hour. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and this page.
National Geographic Traveller (UK) is Hiring a Project Editor
National Geographic Traveller (UK) is looking for a Project Editor. The selected applicant will be responsible for creating high-quality print and online content. The applicant should have excellent feature-editing skills as well as a strong interest in travel. The job is full-time and based in Kentish Town, London (hybrid). For details, refer to their commissioning editor’s post and this page.
Deadline: April 5th, 2024
STAT is Seeking a Health Care Business and Policy Editor
STAT is a health-oriented news website. They’re looking for a Health Care Business and Policy Editor. The editor will lead their business and policy teams. The editor should have at least 8 years of experience and be preferably based in Washington, DC. Minimum salary is $100,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.
