Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, journalists, and copywriters.
Salaries vary widely, from around $55,000 up to $343,000 a year.
A few of these are remote jobs.
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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list
Pew Research Center is Seeking a Writer/Editor, Race & Ethnicity Research
Pew Research Center is “a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world.” They’re hiring for the position of Writer/Editor, Race & Ethnicity Research. The selected applicant will be responsible for writing and editing “long-form research reports, as well as shorter analysis based on surveys, demographic research, and other quantitative sources.” The applicant should have at least 5 years of experience. The role is full-time and based in Washington, D.C. The starting salary is $86,700. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Semafor is Hiring
Semafor, a global news platform, is looking for:
- A Deputy Editor-in-Chief to help steer their ambitious and fast-growing global newsroom. The candidate should have 10+ years’ journalism experience, including 5+ years in newsroom leadership. The job is full-time and based out of their New York City or Washington, D.C. offices. The base salary range is between $175,000 and $200,000. To learn more, refer to this page.
- An Economic Policy Reporter to write agenda-setting stories covering the Trump White House. The applicant should have 4 or more years’ relevant experience covering Washington. The role is full-time and located in Washington, DC. The base salary range is $130,000 to $180,000. For details, read this job description.
Floodlight is Seeking an Editor-in-Chief
Floodlight is “a nonprofit, independent newsroom that investigates the powers stalling climate action.” They’re looking for an Editor-in-Chief. The candidate should have strong editorial judgment and skills. The candidate should also have 5+ years of experience managing a team of journalists and a minimum of 10 years of experience in journalism. The job is full-time and remote. The salary starts at a minimum of $130,000. For details, read this job description.
Smalls is Hiring a Brand Copywriter
Smalls, a human-grade cat food brand, is seeking a cat-obsessed Brand Copywriter. The selected applicant will be responsible for writing compelling copy for various channels, including email campaigns, advertising, and packaging. The applicant should have 2+ years’ copywriting experience. The job is full-time and remote. The compensation range is between $80,000 and $100,000. For details, read this job description.
Bisnow is Seeking a Central Editor
Bisnow is a B2B platform for the commercial real estate industry. They’re looking for a Central Editor to help lead, report and build their burgeoning commercial real estate news operations. The applicant should have at least 5 years’ experience working on an editorial team. The role is full-time and can be remote. The salary range is between $70,000 and $80,000. For more details, refer to this job description.
Bon Appétit and Epicurious are Seeking a Test Kitchen 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 seeking a Test Kitchen Editor to “oversee content at the story and package level.” The editor should have a minimum of 2 years’ hands-on culinary experience and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in editorial. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. The base salary range is $80,000 to $90,000. For details, read this job description.
Gartner is Hiring a Proofreader
Gartner is a research and advisory company. They’re looking for a Proofreader. The selected applicant will be responsible for “verifying company/product names; maintaining the rules of Gartner style; spotting and correcting errors involving grammar, punctuation and spelling; troubleshooting publishing errors; and performing formatting checks on content before it publishes.” The applicant should have at least 2 to 4 years’ editorial experience. The job is full-time and based in Irving, TX (hybrid). The salary range is $49,000 to $68,000. For more information, read this job description.
The New York Times is Hiring an Assistant Editor, Home Team
The New York Times is a newspaper and digital media company that helps people understand the world through deeply reported independent journalism. They’re hiring for the position of Assistant Editor, Home Team: “The Home team is looking for an Assistant Editor to help manage the team, guide The Times's digital news report and use our platforms to build stronger relationships with readers.” The applicant should have 5 or more years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Los Angeles, CA (hybrid). The base pay range is between $130,000 and $145,000. For details, read this job description.
The Washington Post is Seeking an Opinions Newsletter Strategy Editor
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for an Opinions Newsletter Strategy Editor. The selected candidate will “strategize and execute on the best ways to deliver opinion journalism directly to inboxes.” The candidate should have 2+ years’ experience with a news organization. The role is full-time and based in Washington, DC. The salary range is between $85,100 and $127,700. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Hearst Books is Hiring a Senior Editor
Hearst Books is seeking a Senior Editor to “shape and develop a slate of lifestyle trade books under Hearst’s trusted brands.” The applicants should be experienced in book development and editing. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The base salary range is $74,000 to $89,000. For more information, read this job description.
Fooda is Hiring for the Position of Copywriter
Fooda, a workplace food program, is seeking a Copywriter with 3 to 5 years of experience. They’re looking for someone who “loves to tell stories and understands the reasons and business strategy behind the ‘why.’” The job is full-time and based in Chicago, IL. The salary range is between $65,000 and $85,000. For more information, read this job description.
NYLON is Looking for a Deputy Editor
NYLON is a Bustle Digital Group brand that covers fashion, music, entertainment, and culture. They're looking for a Deputy Editor. The selected candidate will help guide the strategy for their editorial coverage and manage their editorial team. The candidate should have 6+ years of experience. The position is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is between $100,000 and $110,000. To learn more, click here.
Timberland is Hiring for the Position of eCommerce Copywriter
Timberland is an outdoor footwear and apparel brand. They’re seeking an eCommerce Copywriter to “lead the development of seasonal product copy for up to 3,000 SKUs across Footwear, Apparel, and Accessories.” They’re looking for someone with 3 to 5 years’ copywriting and proofreading experience, ideally in eCommerce. The job is full-time and based in Stratham, NH. The hiring range is between $80,000 and $100,000. For more information, refer to this page.
Wayfair is Hiring an Associate Copywriter
Wayfair is “the destination for all things home.” Their Specialty Retail Creative team is looking for an Associate Copywriter. The selected candidate will “translate business goals into compelling, on-brand, promotional content that drives customer engagement and action.” The candidate should have 1+ year of copywriting experience (can include internships). The job is full-time and based in Boston, MA (hybrid), with a salary range of $64,000 to $70,500. To learn more, read this job description.
Snap Inc is Hiring a Principal Copywriter
Snap Inc, a technology company, is seeking a Principal Copywriter to join their Brand Maker Studio. The successful applicant will “ideate, pitch, and execute conceptual brand ideas across all mediums inclusive of ways to communicate new products, features and company developments to the world.” The applicant should have 12+ years of experience. The role is full-time. The salary range is $195,000 to $343,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Mattel is Hiring a Copywriter
Mattel is a toy and family entertainment company. They’re looking for a Copywriter to join their product editorial team. The applicant should have 1 to 3 years of experience. The role is full-time and based in El Segundo, CA. The salary range is between $55,000 and $80,000. For more information, read this job description.
Edutopia is Hiring an Assistant Editor
Edutopia provides information on what works in pre-K to 12 education. They’re seeking an Assistant Editor. This is "an opportunity to join a passionate editorial team writing and reporting about transformative, positive change in pre-K to 12 education." The editor should have at least 1 to 2 years’ journalistic writing experience. The job is full-time and remote, with a salary range of $55,000 to $75,000. For details, read this job description.