12 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 $300,000 a year.

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Politico is Seeking a Newsletter 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 Newsletter Editor for their daily and weekly politics and policy newsletters. The editor should have 3+ years’ relevant journalism experience. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Arlington, Virginia; New York City or Sacramento. The editor will work Sunday through Thursday, 3 to 11 p.m. Eastern. The pay range is $80,000 to $100,000. To learn more, click here.

Bloomberg News is Hiring a Senior Editor (Breaking News, Economic Data & AI)

Bloomberg News is a financial and business news organization. They’re looking for a Senior Editor to “lead strategy and execution across Breaking News, Economic Data, and AI in the newsroom.” The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The salary range is between $155,000 and $210,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.

The New York Post is Seeking a Real Estate Reporter and a Sports Entertainment Reporter

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

- A Real Estate Reporter who is “well-versed and deeply sourced in the worlds of New York City and national residential real estate.” The applicant should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a real estate reporter, ideally residential real estate. This is a full-time role based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The base pay range is $72,000 to $80,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.

- A Sports Entertainment Reporter to join their sports department’s digital team. The successful candidate will “pitch and write multiple daily stories exploring the off-the-field lives of athletes, their relationships, and the cultural impact of sports figures.” The candidate should have 5+ years’ experience working at an established digital or print journalism outlet. This job is full-time and based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The shift for this role is Sunday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. The base pay range is between $75,000 and $85,000. For details, read this job description.

Entertainment Weekly is Hiring an Associate Editor

Entertainment Weekly, an entertainment news brand, is looking for an Associate Editor to join their digital SEO team. This role focuses on “assigning and editing timely content driven by the entertainment and celebrity news cycle, with a strong emphasis on TV, film, and streaming explainers, as well as evergreen entertainment content.” The editor should have 2 to 3 years of experience. This job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid), with a pay range of $67,000-$68,000. For more information, click here.

Travel + Leisure is Seeking a Digital Editor

Travel + Leisure, a travel media brand and magazine, is looking for a Digital Editor who is “an exceptional writer, a deeply knowledgeable market editor, and a strategic thinker with a strong grasp of digital performance.” The applicant should have 4 to 7+ years’ experience in digital media. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is $67,000 to $75,000. To learn more, click here.

Outside Interactive, Inc. is Seeking an Associate Editor, Backpacker

Outside Interactive, Inc. is a hub for active lifestyle enthusiasts. They’re looking for an Associate Editor, Backpacker. The selected candidate will own and manage Backpacker’s destinations section, lead a monthly all-staff meeting, oversee and guide a social contractor, and more. The candidate should have 3+ years of experience. The role is full-time and remote, with a salary range of $55,000 to $65,000. To learn more, click here.

Business Insider is Seeking a Senior Tech Editor

Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. They’re looking for a full-time Senior Tech Editor to “drive coverage that gets inside Big Tech companies and startups, and illuminates the culture of Silicon Valley.” Their preferred location for this role is based in the Bay Area, but they’re open to applicants in other major tech hubs. The salary range is $160,000 to $175,000. To learn more, read this job description.

World Wrestling Entertainment is Hiring a Writer's Assistant

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is seeking a Writer's Assistant. The applicant should have strong WWE product knowledge. Two years’ TV writing and/or production experience is preferred but not required. The role is full-time and based in Stamford, CT. For more information, refer to this job description.

Daily Mail is Hiring a US Assistant News Editor

Daily Mail, a British tabloid newspaper and digital news site, is looking for a US Assistant News Editor. The selected applicant will oversee the editorial direction of their news teams, apps, and social channels. The applicant should have at least 6 years’ newsroom management experience. The job is full-time and based in Astor Place, New York. The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $130,000. For more information, read this job description.

The New York Times is Hiring for the Position of Audience Deputy, Coverage

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 Audience Deputy, Coverage. The selected candidate will “manage the team of embedded audience editors, standardize expectations and propagate best practices; foster career growth and skill development.” The candidate should have 10+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The base pay range is $180,000 to $210,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.  

Gizmodo is Seeking an Associate Editor, Consumer Tech

Gizmodo is a tech and science website. They’re hiring for the position of Associate Editor, Consumer Tech. The successful applicant will edit 3 to 5 in-depth product reviews (1,500 to 2,000 words) and/or guides per week. The applicant should have at least 3 years of experience. This is a hybrid role based in their NYC office. The salary range is between $72,000 and $82,000. To learn more, refer to their senior writer’s post and this job description.

Rest of World is Seeking an Editor-in-Chief

Rest of World is a global nonprofit publication that covers technology’s impact beyond the Western bubble. They’re hiring for the position of Editor-in-Chief. The selected applicant will be the editorial architect of their strategic pivot, bringing a new focus and fresh instincts to their talented global team. This position can be based in the United States or United Kingdom. The compensation range is $250,000 to $300,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.

 

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