10 Full Time Jobs for Writers, Editors, and Journalists

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

Salaries vary widely, from around $55,000 up to $245,000 a year.

A few of these are remote work opportunities.

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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list

New Scientist is Hiring a Health and Medical Science News Reporter

New Scientist is a weekly science and technology magazine. They’re looking for a Health and Medical Science News Reporter to lead their coverage of “the most exciting developments in biomedical research, neuroscience, psychology and more.” The role is based in London Area, United Kingdom (hybrid). To learn more, refer to this job description.

In Development is Seeking a Managing Editor

In Development is “a new magazine dedicated to exploring how progress happens — or doesn’t happen — in the developing world.” They’re looking for a Managing Editor. The successful applicant will “work directly with the Editor-in-Chief to edit and shepherd pieces from commission to publication.” The role is full-time and fully remote. The salary for this job is up to $100,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.

CNBC is Hiring a Financial Media Editor

CNBC is seeking a Financial Media Editor to edit the work of the investing contributors. They're looking for someone with 5+ years’ financial editing experience at another major publication. The job is full-time and based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ (hybrid). The salary range is $115,000 to $150,000. For more information, refer to this job description.

Edmunds.com is Hiring for the Position of Editor, Vehicle Data

Edmunds.com is an online resource for automotive information. They’re hiring for the position of Editor, Vehicle Data. The selected candidate will be responsible for the first step in getting all of Edmunds' core data on to their site for consumers. The job is full-time and remote. The compensation range is $58,000 to $68,000 per year. To learn more, refer to this page.

The Daily Beast is Seeking a P.M. Editor

The Daily Beast is a news and opinion website dedicated to independent journalism. They’re looking for a P.M. Editor to help their dynamic newsroom. The selected applicant will oversee news coverage, write brilliant headlines, manage and mentor reporters, and more. The applicant should have at least 4 years of experience. The role is full-time and based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The pay range is between $105,000 and $120,000. To learn more, refer to this page.

The New York Post is Seeking Reporters

The New York Post covers news, pop culture, entertainment, sports, real estate, and more. They’re looking for:

- A Commerce Reporter for their revenue-generating commerce team. The selected 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 as needed.” The candidate should have 3+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The base pay range is $65,000 to $75,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.

- A News Reporter for their Sunday team. The selected applicant will “produce exclusive, enterprise content for the Sunday print edition, as well as fast, breaking news reports for the Saturday website.” The applicant should have 7+ years of experience. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY. The pay range is $80,000 to $100,000. For details, read this job description.

Morningstar is Hiring for the Position of Editor, Publications

Morningstar, an investment research company, is hiring for the position of Editor, Publications. The selected applicant will curate research and produce their monthly print newsletters, Morningstar DividendInvestor and Morningstar StockInvestor. The applicant should have at least 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Chicago, IL (hybrid). The compensation range is $81,325 to $119,275. For more details, click here.

New York Times Licensing is Hiring an Editorial Assistant

New York Times Licensing is “the division that manages the distribution of journalism from The New York Times and other content providers around the world.” They’re looking for an Editorial Assistant for their licensing editorial team. The selected applicant will perform a range of administrative and clerical tasks, such as sending contracts to clients, processing invoices, and uploading content to the distribution portal. The applicant should have at least 2+ years of experience. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The base pay range is $48,000 to $52,000. To learn more, click here.

L.A. Material is Seeking an Editor

L.A. Material is an independent digital news publication focused on Los Angeles. They’re looking for an Editor to help them build L.A. Material and expand their editorial offerings. The editor should have at least 5 years of experience. This role is full-time. The salary range is between $105,000 and $125,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.

The Human Rights Campaign is Hiring an Executive Speechwriter

The Human Rights Campaign serve as “America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer equality.” They’re looking for an Executive Speechwriter. Working with senior staff, the selected applicant will help manage the executive narrative of the organization’s president. The applicant should have at least 4 years’ relevant work experience. The role is full-time and based in Washington DC-Baltimore Area. The standard salary range for this position is $75,600 to $88,000, though applicants with at least 6 years’ experience will be considered for a Senior Specialist role with a salary range of $91,200 to $114,000. To learn more, click here.

The Washington Post is Hiring for the Position of America Editor, West

The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for an America editor “based on the West Coast or in the Mountain Time Zone to lead a team of reporters covering the U.S. at a time of immense political, social, and cultural change.” The applicant should have a minimum of 5 years’ professional journalism experience. The job is full-time and remote. The salary range is $122,500 to $204,100. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.

Visa is Hiring for the Position of Editor-in-Chief, Newsroom

Visa is a leader in digital payments technology. They’re looking for an Editor-in-Chief to serve as the senior editorial authority for their global newsroom. The applicant should have 10 or more years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Austin, TX (hybrid). The salary range is $153,600 to $245,900. For details, refer to this job description.

 

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