14 Full Time Jobs for Writers, Editors, Journalists, and Copywriters

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

Salaries vary widely, from around $55,000 up to $150,000 a year.

A few of these are remote jobs.

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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list

SFGATE is Looking for a Breaking News Editor

SFGATE is a digital publication that covers news and entertainment from the Bay Area and beyond. They’re hiring a Breaking News Editor. The selected applicant should have 5+ years’ relevant news writing and editing experience. The job is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA. The salary range is $90,000 to $95,000. For details, read this job description.

Food & Wine is Hiring a Commerce Writer

Food & Wine is a monthly magazine by Meredith Corporation. They’re seeking a Commerce Writer. The successful candidate will be responsible for regularly writing and updating product reviews and lists. The candidate should have 2 to 3 years of writing experience. The job is full-time and remote. The pay range is $60,000 to $70,000. For details, refer to this job description.

Bon Appétit and Epicurious are Hiring a Senior Commerce Editor

Bon Appétit delivers home-cook-friendly recipes, highlights techniques and products to elevate everyday cooking, and offers restaurant and culture content. Epicurious offers cooking inspiration and advice for home cooks. They’re hiring a Senior Commerce Editor. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing product review coverage for their shopping verticals. The candidate should have 5-6 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The expected base salary range is $90,000 to $110,000. For more information, refer to this job description.

Good Housekeeping is Seeking an Senior Editor, Deals & Trends

Good Housekeeping features recipes, product reviews, home decor ideas, beauty tips, and more. They’re hiring for the position of Senior Editor, Deals & Trends. The selected candidate will “lead the editorial direction, development and execution of GH’s tentpole and daily sales and deals content and strategy.” The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in editorial roles. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). The base salary range is $74,000 to $84,000. To learn more, read this job description.

New York Magazine is Seeking a Features Editor

New York Magazine covers news, politics, fashion, culture, entertainment, and food of New York. They’re looking for a Features Editor. The selected applicant will be responsible for pitching thought-provoking and engaging story ideas. The applicant should have at least 4 years of experience editing feature stories. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY. The pay range is $120,000 to $150,000. To learn more, read this job description.

Highsnobiety is Hiring a Deputy Editor

Highsnobiety, a global fashion and media brand, is seeking a Deputy Editor to help shape their editorial voice. The selected candidate will be responsible for commissioning and editing mid- to long-form features. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ media experience. The job is full-time and based in New York. The salary range is between $95,000 and $100,000. To learn more, read this job description.  

The Washington Examiner is Seeking a Homepage Editor

The Washington Examiner, a political news organization, is looking for a Homepage Editor. The successful applicant will be responsible for “curating and editing content for the front of the website, writing punchy, engaging headlines, and choosing effective pictures to best sell content.” The job is full-time and located in Washington, DC (hybrid). The salary for this position is $55,000. For more information, read this job description.

CHANEL Inc. is Hiring a Specialist Copywriter

CHANEL Inc. is looking for a Specialist Copywriter. The selected candidate will be responsible for adapting and writing campaigns for the U.S. market. The candidate should have at least 2 to 4 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York (hybrid). The base salary range is $60,000 to $90,000. To learn more, read this job description.

Earnest is Looking for a Brand Copywriter

Earnest is a fintech lender that focuses on education finance. They’re seeking a Brand Copywriter. The selected applicant will “lead copy development across Lifecycle, Performance Marketing, and Web channels to drive customer engagement and conversion.” The applicant should have 3+ years of B2C copywriting experience. The job is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA (remote). The pay range is $103,000 to $117,000. For more information, refer to this page.

The New York Post is Looking for a Copy Editor

The New York Post covers news, pop culture, entertainment, sports, real estate, and more. They’re seeking a Copy Editor (Nights/Weekends) to join their print team. The selected applicant will write engaging, clever, and unforgettable headlines. The applicant should have at least 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The salary range is $68,000 to $80,000. For details, refer to this job description.

Athletic Brewing Co. is Hiring a Copywriter

Athletic Brewing Co. is a manufacturer of non-alcoholic craft beer. They’re looking for a Copywriter to create impactful copy across all marketing channels. The copywriter should have 3 to 5 years’ related professional experience. The job is full-time and located in Milford, CT or San Diego, CA. The salary range is $80,000 to $100,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.

GQ is Seeking an Associate Editor, Grooming & Style

GQ is a men’s magazine that covers fashion, style, fitness, entertainment, and more. They’re hiring for the position of Associate Editor, Grooming & Style. The successful candidate will be responsible for pitching, writing, assigning, and editing daily grooming and style stories. The candidate will also be responsible for building and managing a team of freelance writers. The applicant should have 3+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The base salary range is between $68,500 and $78,000. To learn more, click here.

rhode is Hiring a Copywriter

rhode is a skincare brand founded by Hailey Rhode Bieber. They’re looking for a Copywriter to support their Marketing Team. The selected applicant will be responsible for writing copy for various marketing channels such as email campaigns, social media, ads, and website content.  The applicant should have 1 to 3 years’ copywriting experience, ideally in skincare or beauty. The job is full-time and based in Los Angeles, CA (hybrid). The compensation range is $82,000 to $96,000. For details, read this job description.

Random House Children’s Books is Hiring a Copy Editor / Senior Copy Editor

Random House Children’s Books is “the world’s largest English-language children’s trade book publisher.” They’re looking for a full-time Copy Editor / Senior Copy Editor to join their Copyediting team. For the Copy Editor role, the applicant should have at least 2 years of trade / academic book copyediting and proofreading experience. For the Senior Copy Editor role, the applicant should have at least 5 years of trade / academic book copyediting and proofreading experience. The salary for the Copy Editor role is $66,500, while the salary for the Senior Copy Editor role is $73,500. Location: New York, NY (open to remote). Details here.

Deadline: March 13th, 2025

 

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