Dear Writers,

Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, including editing jobs, copywriting jobs, marketing jobs, social media jobs, and more.

Companies in this list include The Atlantic, Insider, Vice, The New York Times, Adobe, and Target. We’ve included pay ranges, when available, and noted when it is a remote opportunity. For more opportunities, see this list of 16 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors.

— Jacob Jans

Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

Macy’s is an American chain of department stores. They are looking for a Copywriter. The selected applicant will “develop strategic and persuasive copy that builds on brand strategy.” The applicant should have 1 to 2 years of direct experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. For more information, visit this page.

Insider Inc. is a global media company. They are looking for an Editor-in-Chief for their Life division. The mission of the Editor-in-Chief will be to captivate their audience through “a range of stories, from stunning visual features to deeply reported investigations, from listicles to personal essays.” The role is full-time and located in New York, NY. Details here.

Vice Media Group is a youth media company. They are seeking a Travel Writer, Affiliate. The selected candidate will be responsible for conceptualizing “innovative features, landmark series, and SEO-driven content within the revenue-driving vertical.” The candidate will also be responsible for conducting interviews with industry leaders, experts, etc. The candidate should have 3+ years’ relevant experience. The position is full-time and located in Brooklyn, NY. For details, visit this page.

The Atlantic is a magazine that covers news, politics, science, technology, culture, education, health, and more. They are looking for a Staff Writer for their flagship newsletter, The Daily. The selected applicant will be responsible for writing at least 2-3 pieces of news analysis every week. The applicant should have 2+ years of experience. The job is full-time. Location: New York City; Washington, DC; or Remote. To learn more, refer to this Tweet and this page.

Ryder System, Inc. is a logistics and transportation company. They are hiring a Digital Copy Writer. The selected applicant will “create, coordinate, proof brand content for all business units and services (Supply Chain, Dedicated, Fleet Management, Tech & Innovation, E-commerce Fulfillment, Last Mile Delivery, Rental, and Used Vehicle Sales) across a variety of digital channels including: web, paid search, emails, banner advertising, and social media.” The role is full-time and remote. To learn more, refer to this page.

University of South Carolina is seeking a Content Writer to write, review, and edit compelling written communication for their fundraising efforts. The writer should have 4 years of related experience and a valid driver’s license. The job is full-time and based in Edgewood, SC. Advertised minimum salary: $45,181. Details here and here.

Culture Brands is “a Black and woman owned media company dedicated to authentically representing and celebrating African Americans.” They are hiring a Sr. Content Strategist and Editor. As a leader of their editorial team, the selected candidate will collaborate with their “marketing team, ad specialists, and creative production designers to achieve Because of Them We Can’s (BOTWC) platform goals and tell the right story from start to finish.” The candidate should have 5-7+ years’ relevant work experience. The job is full-time and remote/anywhere in the US. Salary is $75,000 to $100,000. For more information, refer to this Tweet and this page.

World Politics Review publishes news and analysis on global affairs. They are looking for a Digital News Editor with “a strong interest in Chicago news and politics, especially related to Black Chicagoans.” The job is full-time and remote. Salary is $75,000/year. To learn more, refer to this Tweet and this page.

Deadline: September 1st, 2022

Alternative Press is a magazine about music. They are seeking a Music & Culture Editor who will be responsible for writing, editing, and assigning stories and also managing freelancers. The editor must be based in NY or LA and have 3 to 5 years of experience. The job is largely remote. Salary is $65,000 per year. If interested send your cover letter/resume to ilana@altpress.com. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread.

Motorola Solutions is “a global leader in public safety and enterprise security.” They are looking for a Digital Campaigns Marketing Copywriter to craft B2B customer-facing content for a number of value-adding digital marketing assets e.g. whitepapers, eBooks, solution briefs, and social media. They want someone with 2+ years of experience. The role is full-time and remote. Details here.

Target is one of America’s leading retailers. They are looking for a Digital Copywriter to join Target Creative team. The selected candidate will “create innovative and effective digital content for Target.com, email marketing and other digital-specific channels.” The candidate should have 1 to 3 years of copywriting experience within digital/ecommerce or have a digital writing background. The job is full-time and based in Minneapolis, MN. A full-time remote or hybrid work arrangement may be considered based on Target’s needs. Salary for Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada residents is $48,000 to $79,900. Details here and here.

Adobe is a computer software company. They are looking for a Copywriter. The successful candidate will be “responsible for taking marketing briefs for Creative Cloud segments and creating engaging copy that reflects the messaging of those briefs.” The candidate should have “a proven familiarity with the latest standard methodologies of social media marketing, with a particular emphasis on lively, economical copy.” The job is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA. Learn more here.

The New York Times is hiring a Social Editor. The selected applicant will build their presence on social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The applicant should have 5+ years of experience and a consistent record running social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) for major news outlets. The role is full-time and based in Los Angeles, CA. For details, visit this page.

Chicago Reader is a biweekly alternative newspaper. They are looking for:

• A full-time Editor in chief who will be responsible for strategic planning; maintaining high journalism standards; production and controls; management of staff; and more. The job is remote, but the applicant should live in the Chicago area and attend in-person meetings. Salary range is $75,000-$85,000.
• A full-time Culture Editor who will be responsible for overseeing their cultural coverage; working with existing as well as new freelance writers; reporting stories; and more. The editor should have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Their workforce is remote, but they would prefer someone who is based in Chicago. Salary range is $45,000-$50,000.

To learn more, refer to this Tweet and this page.

Deadline: August 15th, 2022

World Politics Review publishes news and analysis on global affairs. They are looking for a Digital News Editor with “a strong interest in Chicago news and politics, especially related to Black Chicagoans.” The job is full-time and remote. Salary is $75,000/year. To learn more, refer to this Tweet and this page.

Deadline: September 1st, 2022