Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, journalists, and copywriters.
Salaries vary widely, from around $55,000 up to $188,000 a year.
Several of these are remote jobs.
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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list
Whole Foods Market is Seeking a Food Copy Editor
Whole Foods Market, a subsidiary of Amazon, is a natural and organic foods retailer. They’re hiring a Food Copy Editor. The selected candidate should be able to write in diverse styles, have excellent organizational skills, and possess a working knowledge of Figma and AI. The role is based in Austin, TX. The hourly rate is $25 to $44. For more details, refer to this page.
The Southern Poverty Law Center is Seeking a Copy Editor, Fact-checking
The Southern Poverty Law Center is hiring for the position of Copy Editor, Fact-checking. The selected candidate will be responsible for verifying the accuracy of their content. The candidate should have at least 5 years’ fact-checking or copy editing experience. The job is full-time. The minimum starting salary is $73,832. To learn more, refer to this job description.
The Wall Street Journal is Looking for a Style & Culture Reporter
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 Style & Culture Reporter for Features & WSJ. The selected applicant will be responsible for reporting, writing, and fact-checking an average of 3 stories each month on the cultural or social side of political Washington. The applicant should have 4 to 9 years of experience covering a relevant beat. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC. The pay range is $120,000 to $150,000. For details, read this job description.
Davis Elen Advertising is Hiring a Proofreader / Studio Copywriter
Davis Elen Advertising is a full-service agency. They’re seeking a Proofreader / Studio Copywriter to “review all copy, as well as correct and consult with the multiple teams.” The selected applicant will also write copy for retail campaigns. The job is full-time and based in Los Angeles, CA (hybrid). The salary range is $60,000 to $65,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
The New York Times is Hiring
The New York Times is a newspaper and digital media company that helps people understand the world through deeply reported independent journalism. They’re seeking:
- An Assistant Editor for their National desk. The selected applicant will be responsible for managing a team of reporters, generating ideas for news and enterprise, assigning and editing news stories and enterprise stories, and more. The applicant should have 10+ years of experience. The job is located in New York, NY. The base pay range is $160,000 to $200,000. For details, click here.
- A Classical Music Critic to enrich their readers' understanding and appreciation of classical music. The candidate should have 5+ years’ experience in journalism or related fields. The role is based in New York, NY. The base pay range is between $124,979.94 and $170,000. To learn more, click here.
Politico is Hiring a Congressional Policy Reporter and a Congress Editor
Politico is a news and information company that covers politics and policy in the US and the rest of the world. They’re looking for:
- A Congressional Policy Reporter to “cover policy on Capitol Hill, with a broad view across key committees, leadership priorities and the issues shaping Washington’s agenda.” The reporter should have a strong knowledge of Congress and the legislative process. This job is full-time and located in Arlington, VA. To learn more, click here.
- A Congress Editor to lead their daily Inside Congress newsletter and help drive their broader Congress news coverage. The applicant should have strong writing and editing skills as well as a deep knowledge of Congress. The role is full-time and based in Arlington, VA. For more information, click here.
Boston Globe Media is Looking for an Opinion Writer
Boston Globe Media is a newsgathering organization based in Boston. They’re hiring an Opinion Writer. The position’s duties will “include writing unsigned editorials, longer reported commentary, and shorter signed columns.” The job is full-time and based in Boston, MA (hybrid). The hourly rate is $41.29 to $53.84. For more details, refer to this job description.
ProPublica is Hiring an Audience Writer
ProPublica is a non-profit newsroom dedicated to investigative journalism. They’re looking for a full-time Audience Writer who can adapt their investigations into a range of formats, including short-form newsletter sections and standalone pieces. The writer should have at least 4 years of experience writing and producing newsletters. They’re based in New York, but are open to remote applicants. The expected salary range for this role is between $90,000 and $95,000. To learn more, refer to their audience manager’s post and their job description.
People Inc. is Seeking a Senior Editor, Sports
People Inc., America’s largest digital and print publisher, is hiring for the position of Senior Editor, Sports. The selected applicant will oversee their Sports vertical, producing compelling personality-driven news and feature stories for both digital and print. The applicant should have 7 or more years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The pay range is between $100,000 and $120,000. For more information, read this job description.
The Texas Tribune is Hiring an Enterprise and Investigations Reporter
The Texas Tribune is a newsroom that informs and engages Texans on state politics and policy. They’re looking for an Enterprise and Investigations Reporter. The selected candidate will be responsible for writing accurate, deeply reported enterprise stories independently and on deadline. The candidate should have 7 years’ journalism experience. This is a full-time, remote role. As their office is located in Austin, candidates based in the Austin area are preferred. The minimum salary for this role is $80,000. To learn more, refer to their managing editor’s post and their job description.
USA TODAY is Looking for a National Trending News Reporter
USA TODAY is hiring for the position of National Trending News Reporter. The selected applicant will be responsible for identifying and reporting on top national news stories of the day, as well as monitoring real-time news. The applicant should have at least 2 years of reporting/newsroom experience. This is a remote role. The hourly rate is $25.48 to $39.81. To learn more, read this job description.
ARTnews is Seeking a Staff Reporter
ARTnews is “the world's leading authority in art journalism.” They’re hiring a Staff Reporter. The selected candidate will be responsible for pitching, reporting, and writing stories on the art market and art world. The candidate should have at least 2 to 4 years of experience in journalism. The job is full-time and based in their New York City Office. The salary range is between $66,500 and $70,000. For details, refer to this post and this job description.
Axios is Hiring a Reporter, Axios Local (Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood)
Axios is a media organization delivering trustworthy news and analysis. They’re hiring for the position of Reporter, Axios Local (Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood). The successful candidate will cover Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, as their Florida bureau keeps growing. The job is remote, with a starting salary range of $60,000 to $90,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.
The Tyee is Looking for an Editor-in-Chief
The Tyee is an online news magazine from Vancouver, British Columbia. They’re hiring an Editor-in-Chief. The selected applicant will help them continue to build on their reputation as British Columbia’s trusted independent media outlet. The applicant should have 8+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Vancouver, British Columbia (hybrid). The annual salary range is $121,603 to $139,843. To learn more, refer to their post and job description.
The Logic is Hiring an Alberta Reporter
The Logic is Canada's leading business and technology newsroom. They’re looking for an Alberta Reporter to “cover the companies, people, projects, and industries shaping the Canadian economy.” The selected candidate will be responsible for pitching, reporting, and writing stories on tight deadlines, and chasing breaking news as assigned by the editors. The job is full-time and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The salary range is $69,763.93 to $108,837.60. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and 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.
Deloitte is Seeking a Creative Senior Copywriter, CRM
Deloitte is a multinational professional services network. They’re hiring a Creative Senior Copywriter, CRM. The selected candidate will “craft the voice that powers dynamic, data-driven customer experiences-bridging the worlds of CRM vision, creative storytelling, and omni-channel communication.” The candidate should have 4+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Chicago, IL (hybrid). The salary range is between $102,500 and $188,900. For more information, click here.