24 Full Time Jobs for Writers, Editors, & Copywriters

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 wide, from around $60,000 up to $200,000.

A few of these are remote opportunities.

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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

NBC News Digital is Hiring for the Position of Senior Enterprise Editor

NBC News Digital is looking for a Senior Enterprise Editor. The selected applicant will manage a team of 7 reporters based across the U.S. producing groundbreaking stories on the day’s most significant newsmakers and events. The applicant should have at least 7 years of experience. The role is full-time and remote. The salary range is $140,000 to $170,000. To learn more, refer to their reporter’s post and this job description.

U.S. News & World Report is Hiring a 360 Reviews Senior Editor, Insurance

U.S. News & World Report is a media company that assists consumers in making decisions about education, health, money, cars, real estate, and travel. They’re seeking a 360 Reviews Senior Editor, Insurance. The selected applicant will manage a team of freelancers and editors, oversee Insurance content updates, review product pages, and more. The applicant should have at least 5 to 8 years of professional editing experience. The job is full-time and open to remote workers. The salary range is $60,000 to $120,000. For details, refer to this job description.

Scholastic is Looking for a Senior Editor

Scholastic is a publisher and distributor of children’s books. Their Classroom Magazine Group is looking for a Senior Editor to join their dynamic team. The selected applicant will work on Storyworks Grade 2, a multi-genre classroom magazine for second-grade students. The applicant will brainstorm and pitch article ideas, write articles, and perform various administrative tasks. The applicant should have 5+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The compensation range is between $80,100 and 85,000. To learn more, refer to this page.

Bloomberg News is Seeking a Social Media Reporter

Bloomberg News is a financial and business news organization. They’re looking for a Social Media Reporter to join their Global Technology team. The selected applicant will be responsible for covering social media, with a special focus on TikTok, social commerce, and the influencer economy. The applicant should have at least 4 years’ business and financial journalism experience. The job is based in San Francisco, CA. The salary range is between $90,000 and $120,000. For more information, refer to this post and this job description.

The Daily Beast is Hiring

The Daily Beast is a news and opinion website dedicated to independent journalism. They’re looking for:

– A News Editor to help lead their dynamic newsroom. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing their daily news coverage, assigning and editing stories, and mentoring reporters. The candidate should have at least 7 years of experience. The job is based in New York, NY, with a pay range of $120,000 to $170,000. Details here.

– A Politics Correspondent to break news about politics, campaigns, and Congress. The selected applicant will be responsible for pitching, reporting, and writing news stories and features. The applicant will also be responsible for interviewing major political players. The applicant should have 5+ years’ experience. The role is based in Washington, D.C. The salary range is between $110,000 and $140,000. Details here.

– A Politics Reporter to cover the ever-evolving political landscape. The selected candidate will be responsible for reporting and writing timely political news stories. The candidate should have at least 2 years of political reporting experience. The job is based in Washington, D.C. The pay range for this job is between $75,000 and $100,000. Learn more here.

Politico is Seeking a Technology 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 Technology Reporter to “focus on social media platforms, both how they shape the national conversation and how governments are struggling to manage their impact.” The reporter should have a strong understanding of tech policy and politics. The job is full-time and located in Arlington, VA. For details, refer to this job description.

Harrison and Star is Hiring a Copywriter

Harrison and Star is a global healthcare marketing agency. They’re seeking a Copywriter. The selected applicant will use their “writing and referencing skills to enhance the Agency’s copy offerings to the Client.” The applicant should have 1 to 2 years of experience, ideally in advertising or related field. The position is full-time and based in New York, NY. The salary range is between $60,000 and $80,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.

Yahoo Finance is Hiring a Consumer Affairs Reporter

Yahoo Finance is a business and financial news website. They’re hiring for the position of Consumer Affairs Reporter. The selected candidate will be responsible for researching, reporting, and writing original news and enterprise stories. The candidate will also be responsible for regularly pitching well-formed and original ideas. The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience as a professional journalist. The job is full-time and remote. The compensation range is $72,750 to $151,250. For more information, refer to this post and this job description.

The Washington Post is Seeking a Newsletters Director

The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for a Newsletters Director. The applicant should have at least 8 years’ professional newsroom experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or strategy-focused role. The job is full-time and located in Washington, D.C., with a salary range of $122,500 to $204,100. They will review applications on a rolling basis, but prioritize those received by August 11. To learn more, read this job description.

Fortune is Seeking an A.I. Reporter

Fortune is a global media organization that helps people succeed big in business. They’re hiring an A.I. Reporter to supercharge their coverage of artificial intelligence. The selected applicant will report and write original stories about A.I. The applicant should have at least 3 years of professional reporting experience. The position is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is between $75,000 and $125,000. For details, refer to this job description.

Moore is Looking for a Copywriter

Moore is “a data-driven constituent experience management (CXM) company.” They’re seeking a Copywriter. The selected applicant will “generate compelling copy that ties to marketing objectives, creative concepts, and graphic themes.” The applicant should have 5+ years’ professional copywriting experience. The job is full-time and located in Peabody, MA (hybrid). The salary range is between $55,000 and $65,000. For details, refer to this job description.

GQ is Hiring a Senior Features Editor

GQ is a men’s magazine that covers fashion, style, fitness, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for a Senior Features Editor. The successful applicant will be responsible for pitching, assigning, and editing GQ’s hallmark longform storytelling. The applicant should have 7+ years’ complex feature editing experience. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. The base salary range is between $110,000 and $165,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.

Zachys Wine & Liquor is Looking for a Copywriter

Zachys Wine & Liquor is a family-owned fine wine and spirits retail, auction, and storage business. They’re looking for a Copywriter. The selected applicant will be responsible for creating engaging content across diverse platforms. The applicant should have 3+ years’ experience as a copywriter. The job is full-time and based in Port Chester, NY (hybrid). The base salary range is $90,000 to $95,000. To learn more, refer to this page.

The Real Deal is Looking for a News Reporter

The Real Deal is a real-estate news outlet. They’re seeking a News Reporter to contribute 3 to 6 original articles a week. The job is full-time and remote. The job requires a presence in Los Angeles. The salary range is between $70,000 and $100,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.

TechCrunch is Hiring a Writer

TechCrunch is a news site dedicated to the tech scene. They’re seeking a Writer (full-time) in the Bay Area to cover both big and small innovative companies. The writer should have 3+ years’ experience. The role is full-time and remote. The compensation range is between $72,750 and $151,250. For details, refer to their global managing editor’s post and this job description.

The Philadelphia Inquirer is Seeking a Sports Enterprise Writer/ Columnist

The Philadelphia Inquirer is a daily newspaper for Philadelphia. They’re looking for a highly experienced and well-networked Sports Enterprise Writer/ Columnist to cover Philadelphia’s sports teams across all levels. The selected applicant should have an expert-level knowledge of Philly sports fandom. The job is full-time and located in Philadelphia, PA (hybrid). To learn more, refer to this page.

Bloomberg Industry Group is Hiring an Associate Reporter

Bloomberg Industry Group is an affiliate of Bloomberg L.P. that offers legal, regulatory, and business information to professionals. They’re looking for an Associate Reporter. The selected applicant will perform “general assignment and beat reporting and write in-depth analytical pieces.” The applicant should have 3 to 5 years of experience in journalism. The job is full-time and based in Arlington, VA. The base salary is $80,000 to $85,000. For details, refer to this page.

Club Monaco is Seeking a Junior Copywriter

Club Monaco is a luxury casual clothing retailer. They’re hiring a Junior Copywriter. The selected applicant will be responsible for crafting product, site, email, and other brand marketing copy for their brand. The applicant should have 2 to 3 years of writing experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The base salary for this job is $65,000. For details, refer to this page.

McAfee is Hiring a Content Editor-in-Chief

McAfee is a computer security software company. They’re hiring for the position of Content Editor-in-Chief to lead their global content marketing efforts. They’re looking for someone with at least 5 years of content marketing experience, with focus on cybersecurity or tech. The role is full-time and based in Frisco, TX (hybrid). For more information, refer to this job description.

Glamour is Looking for a Commerce Writer

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

AriZona Beverages is Hiring a Brand Copywriter

AriZona Beverages is a beverage company. They’re looking for a Brand Copywriter. The selected applicant will be responsible for researching and creating captivating copy, preparing press releases, writing persuasive ad copy, and more. The applicant should have 5+ years’ experience. The position is full-time and based in Woodbury, NY. The base salary is between $60,000 and $85,000. To learn more, refer to this page.

The Wall Street Journal is Seeking a Women’s Fashion Editor

The Wall Street Journal provides coverage of news, business, politics, technology, real estate, arts, culture, and more from the U.S. and around the world. They’re looking for a Women’s Fashion Editor to work within Off Duty’s fashion team. The editor should have at least 4 to 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The pay range is between $40,000 and $160,000. To learn more, read this job description.

 

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