Despite the ongoing pandemic, writers are still needed, and companies are still hiring writers for full-time jobs.

The following is a list of companies hiring writers for a variety of jobs, including editorial, copywriting, and reporting.

The others are from a mix of news companies, web-publications, software companies, and non-profits.

–– Jacob Jans

The Washington Post is looking for “a reporter for its Style general-assignment team who will focus on race and identity.” The reporter will “write feature stories that follow in the long tradition of Style, including detail-rich profiles and scene pieces as well as narratives that explore the ideas and cultural shifts shaping our world.” The candidate should have top-notch reporting skills and experience in writing profiles, narratives, and breaking news. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC. To learn more, refer to this page.

Deadline: July 10th, 2020

Publishers Weekly is “the international news platform of the book publishing industry.” They are seeking a Columnist and Writer-at-Large who will “cover issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the book business in addition to general trade news for both print and digital.” They strongly encourage members of diverse communities to apply. They will pay $0.50 per word. The job is remote. Details here.

PolitiFact is a fact-checking organization. They are “looking for help to fact-check the final stretch of the 2020 election.” They want someone with 2 to 5 years of journalism experience. They especially encourage people from traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. This will be a 6 month contract where the contractor will receive $1,000 per week. The contractor can work from anywhere in the US. To learn more, refer to this page.

Deadline: July 10th, 2020

WITHIN is a performance branding company. They are looking for a full-time Content Writer who will “lead content development efforts for B2B business development/marketing (case studies, email marketing, presentation decks, award submissions, white papers).” This is an entry-level job that is based in New York, NY. For details, visit this page.WITHIN is a performance branding company. They are looking for a full-time Content Writer who will “lead content development efforts for B2B business development/marketing (case studies, email marketing, presentation decks, award submissions, white papers).” This is an entry-level job that is based in New York, NY. For details, visit this page.

House Beautiful is “the leading authority on American design and decoration.” They are looking for the following full-time positions based in New York, NY:

• Lifestyle Editor. The successful candidate will create how-to stories across platforms. The candidate should have “3 to 4 years of professional home/decor/DIY editorial experience, preferably on a major lifestyle site.” Details here and here.
• News Editor. The selected candidate will “pitch, write, and report on current home and decor news and Google-optimized trends in an authoritative, conversational, and engaging voice, as well as execute larger features pitches from time to time.” The candidate should have “3 to 4 years of professional news-writing experience, preferably on a major lifestyle site with home/decor content.” Details here and here.
• Deputy Digital Editor. The successful candidate will drive traffic and create content at HouseBeautiful.com. The candidate must have at least 7 years of experience “producing and editing content for a digital publication, ideally within the shelter space.” Details here and here.

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailer. They are seeking a full-time Social Media Editor who will develop new content for their social media platforms, blog, and other mediums. They want someone with 3 years of relevant work experience. The job is based in Atlanta, GA. To learn more, refer to this page.

Ad Age is a global media brand that covers advertising and marketing industry news. They are looking for a full-time Editor. The selected candidate must be able to drive all forms of their “editorial expression, from events and podcasts to video and print.” The candidate should have “15+ years of progressive journalism experience, with at least 5 years covering advertising, marketing, digital media, and/or tech culture.” The candidate should also have 5+ years of experience managing a national brand’s newsroom. The position is located in New York, NY. For details, refer to this page.

Mariners Church is a non-denominational, Christian Church which is located in Irvine, CA. They are looking for a Content Writer who will “create copy for sermon series, narrative and journalistic storytelling, scripts and talking points for video, and other creative writing assignments.” The Content Writer will “also be responsible for copywriting, proofing written content, creating written content for marketing, newsletters, and promotion, writing church-wide letters from multiple voices, and other copywriting assignments as needed.” The job is located in Irvine, CA. To learn more, refer to this page.

WorldatWork is “a nonprofit human resources association and compensation authority for professionals and organizations focused on compensation, benefits and total rewards.” They are looking for a full-time Writer/Editor in their Scottsdale, Arizona office. The applicant should have at least 5 years of experience. Details here and here.

LendingTree is an online lending marketplace. They are seeking a Content Writer who will research and create articles, guides, and studies about key financial products and decisions. The candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of writing experience. The position is full-time and will be based in Charlotte or New York City. Details here and here.

Smile Squad is “a creator group on Facebook and YouTube with a combined 9M+ followers who makes relatable comedy skits to make people smile.” They are seeking a comedy writer to script 4 to 5 weekly skits. They want a writer “that appeals strongly to Gen Z demographic and diversity (BIPOC/LGBTQ+).” They ideally want a fresh new voice. The position is full-time and based in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about this position here.

Refinery29 is a media and entertainment company that focuses on elevating and celebrating the voices of young women. They are looking to fill the following positions, based in New York, NY.

• A full-time Editor In Chief with strong leadership skills and at least 8+ years of experience managing a team of journalists in a fast-paced, digital environment. The position is located in New York, NY.
• A full-time Senior Content Strategy Editor who will create and execute the growth strategy for their Instagram channels. The candidate should have 5+ years of experience in “social media management, marketing, or similar roles” and 3+ years of experience managing first-in-class Instagram brands. The position is based in New York, NY.
• A full-time Lifestyle Writer, Affiliate who will “expand on shoppable service content for young women across home, experiential, entertainment, and deal-hunting categories.” The candidate should have 2+ years of relevant experience. The position is based in New York, NY.

U.S. News & World Report is a media company that provides accurate and useful information that helps consumers, policy officials, and business leaders make better and more informed decisions. They are looking for a 360 Reviews Editor to cover consumer and business products and services using their “unique 360 approach of unbiased, data-driven reviews.” The candidate should have 2 to 4 years’ professional editing experience and strong copy editing skills. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC. To learn more, refer to this page.

LA Clippers is an American professional basketball team. They are looking for a full-time Digital Editor to join their Marketing team. The Digital Editor will support the development of brand stories and content experiences for their digital channels. They want someone with at least 3 years of content producing experience. This is a temp to hire position which is based in Los Angeles, CA. Details here and here.

Interactive Brokers is “a direct access electronic broker catering to the needs of professional and frequent traders, institutional investors, financial advisers, and introducing brokers.” They are seeking a FinTech Content Writer to join their marketing team. They want “3-5 years of experience editing, proofreading and feature article writing.” They also want “3+ years of experience writing for a B2B audience.” The job is full-time and based in their headquarters in Greenwich, CT. Details here and here.

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is looking for:

• A full-time Writer who will “develop clearly defined yet emotionally complex characters for a diverse group of WWE Superstars.” The writer will also script storylines for “Monday Night RAW, SmackDown LIVE as well as select programming on the WWE Network.” The candidate should have at least 5 years of professional writing experience for TV, film or social media. The position is based in Stamford, CT. Details here.
• A full-time Writer’s Assistant who will support their “Creative Writing team in all aspects of the writing process.” The candidate should preferably have at least 2 years of TV writing and/or production experience. The position is based in Stamford, CT. The candidate should be “within reasonable commuting distance from the NY Metro/Stamford, CT area or be willing and able to relocate there.” Details here.