Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, journalists, and copywriters.
Salaries vary widely, from around $55,000 up to $135,000 a year.
Several of these are remote jobs.
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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list
The New York Post is Hiring a Commerce Reporter
The New York Post covers news, pop culture, entertainment, sports, real estate, and more. They’re hiring for the position of Commerce Reporter. The successful candidate will “publish fast, useful shopping stories that help readers buy with confidence and help grow revenue across the New York Post Digital Network, including the New York Post and potentially Page Six and Decider.” The candidate should have 3+ years of experience. The position is full-time and based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The salary range is $65,000 to $75,000. To learn more, click here.
Solomon Page is Seeking a Freelance Internal Communications Writer
Solomon Page, a leading staffing and executive search firm, is looking for a Freelance Internal Communications Writer for a top client in the construction industry. They’re seeking a “writer with expertise in internal communications to support employee communications, largely focused on HR-related topic, during a major company transition.” The writer should have 5+ years of experience. This is a remote, contract role requiring 20 hours per week. The pay is $35 to $40 per hour. To learn more, refer to this job description.
The Minnesota Star Tribune is Hiring an Investigative Reporter
The Minnesota Star Tribune is looking for an Investigative Reporter who has the “background to dig for hidden documents and the savvy to find and manage key sources.” The reporter should have at least 4 years of experience at a daily news outlet. The job is full-time and based in Minneapolis, MN (hybrid). The salary for this role is $84,268. For details, read this job description.
FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com are Seeking a Politics Writer
FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com are hiring a Politics Writer. The selected applicant will “cover breaking political news events, writing quickly and precisely to help solidify Fox News as the go-to site for developing stories.” The applicant should have 2+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC. The salary range is between $67,000 and $78,000. For details, read this job description.
The Baltimore Sun is Hiring Investigative Journalists
The Baltimore Sun is the largest daily news organization in Maryland. They’re looking for Investigative Journalists to join their digital-forward accountability team. The selected applicants will “produce original accountability reporting that examines how decisions are made, where oversight breaks down, and what the public needs to know to make informed decisions.” The applicants should have 3+ years’ investigative reporting experience, preferably in daily journalism. The role is full-time and based in Baltimore, MD, with a salary range of $50,000 to $80,000. To learn more, read this job description.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is Seeking a Senior Editor, Publications
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is hiring for the position of Senior Editor, Publications. The selected applicant will be “responsible for overseeing and implementing the planning, editing, and production of Museum publications, including but not limited to large-scale exhibition catalogues, permanent collection books, and digital publications.” The applicant should have at least 7 years of experience. The role is full-time (35 hours per week) and based in San Francisco, CA (hybrid). The salary range is $90,000 to $95,000. For details, read this job description.
The Los Angeles Times is Seeking Senior General Assignment Reporters
The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper that covers news from Southern California and the world. They’re looking for Senior General Assignment Reporters. This is a “premier assignment that demands the talents of a ‘Swiss Army Knife’ journalist: someone who understands that a story that starts in a Los Angeles neighborhood can quickly turn viral and who can helm a massive breaking news story involving a team of reporters one day, and lead a months-long investigative project the next.” The applicants should have at least 6 years of experience. The role is full-time and based in El Segundo, CA. The salary range is between $90,006 and $119,293. To learn more, click here.
Boston Globe Media is Hiring
Boston Globe Media is a newsgathering organization based in Boston. They’re looking for:
- A Political Reporter to join their powerhouse politics team, to cover “Beacon Hill and City Hall, state politics, and Massachusetts’ most influential figures’ place on the wider national stage.” The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience as a journalist at a major publication. The role is full-time and based in Boston, MA (hybrid). The hourly rate for this position is $38.41 to $61.53. To learn more, click here.
- A Director of Communications to “design and execute key communications deliverables - content, information, and announcements.” The applicant should have 10 to 15 years’ communications experience, ideally in the media industry. The job is full-time and based in Boston, MA (hybrid). The salary range is $115,000 to $130,000. For details, refer to this job description.
The Dallas Morning News is Hiring for the Position of Enterprise/Accountability Reporter
The Dallas Morning News is a newspaper serving the North Texas community. They’re seeking an Enterprise/Accountability Reporter. The selected candidate will “produce quick-turn enterprise and accountability stories on key issues and people in the community.” The candidate should have at least 5 years’ related reporting experience. The job is full-time and based in Dallas, TX (hybrid). To learn more, click here.
PCMag is Seeking a Senior Writer, Mobile
PCMag is a source of tech news and reviews. They’re looking for a Senior Writer to help drive and expand their coverage of consumer electronics with a focus on mobile tech. The writer should have a minimum of 4 to 5 years of experience. The job is remote. The contractual salary minimum for this role is $78,000. To learn more, read this job description.
Hyperallergic is Seeking a Staff Reporter and an Associate Editor
Hyperallergic is “a leading online voice publishing contemporary perspectives on art, culture, and more.” They’re looking for:
- A Staff Reporter to proactively pitch news and analysis daily. The reporter should have at least 2 to 3 years’ experience in art journalism, preferably with a focus on the visual arts. The job is full-time and based in Brooklyn, NY. The salary range is $52,000 to $65,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
- An Associate Editor to edit and write daily news. The applicant should have at least 3 to 5 years’ newsroom experience as an editor or reporter. The role is full-time and based in Brooklyn, NY. The salary range is $70,000 to $80,000. For details, read this job description.
Quartz is Hiring a Senior Reporter
Quartz, a global digital-only business news publication, is looking for a Senior Reporter to join their newsroom covering U.S. business news. The reporter should have 7 to 10 years of experience. The job is full-time and remote. The salary range is between $95,000 and $110,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Disney Consumer Products is Seeking a Copy Editor
Disney Consumer Products, the retailing and licensing subsidiary of the Disney Experiences segment of The Walt Disney Company, is looking for a Copy Editor. The selected candidate will review “books, magazines, comics, and promotional materials at all stages, from manuscript to proof.” The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in Celebration, FL. For details, refer to this job description.
Brick Fanatics is Seeking a LEGO News Writer
Brick Fanatics is a site dedicated to all things LEGO. They’re looking for a LEGO News Writer. The selected applicant will “predominantly be writing news and feature coverage across all aspects of LEGO and the LEGO Group.” The role is part-time (12 to 20 hours a week) and remote. The salary range is between £24,000 and £30,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
The Wall Street Journal is Hiring for the Position of Publishing Editor, Newswires
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 seeking a Publishing Editor to join their “real-time newswires team, which focuses on business, finance, markets, and economic indicators.” The position is full-time and based in New York, NY. The pay range is $105,000 to $125,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.