Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, journalists, and copywriters.
Salaries vary widely, from around $55,000 up to $210,000 a year.
Many of these are remote jobs.
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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list
Codeword is Seeking a Senior Editor, Tech Writer
Codeword is “a communication agency that helps brands create breakthrough comms, content, and community experiences.” They’re hiring for the position of Senior Editor, Tech Writer. The selected applicant will be responsible for "developing high-quality creative scripts that align with course curriculum and translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible learning content, along with supporting content in a range of written formats." The applicant should have 6+ years’ experience in content, marketing, journalism, advertising, or a related field. This position is full-time and remote. The pay range is $140,000 to $165,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Stand Together is Looking for an Editor-in-Chief
Stand Together, a philanthropic community, is hiring an Editor-in-Chief. The successful applicant will “shape how Stand Together tells its story to key audiences through innovative storytelling, rapid response, and principled messaging.” The applicant should have 15+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Arlington, VA (hybrid). To learn more, read this job description.
Patch is Looking for a Local Editor
Patch is “a network of hyperlocal websites covering community news in 1,200+ towns across America.” They’re hiring a Local Editor to cover local community news sites in New Jersey. The role is full-time and remote. The salary range is $50,000 to $58,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
The Atlantic is Hiring for the Position of Senior Editor (Supervisory)
The Atlantic is a magazine that covers news, politics, science, technology, culture, education, health, and more. They’re hiring for the position of Senior Editor (Supervisory). This editor “will be assigned to the Books desk, and will focus on assigning a variety of idea-driven books coverage, including critical essays, reported articles on cultural and publishing trends, and profiles.” This is a full-time position ideally based in Washington, D.C., though remote candidates may also be considered. The salary range is $105,000 to $165,000. For more information, click here.
Wired is Seeking a Senior Editor, Science
Wired is a magazine and website that covers the current and future trends in technology. They’re hiring for the position of Senior Editor, Science. The successful applicant will be responsible for assigning and editing stories from a team of science reporters. The applicant should have at least 4 years’ experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The base salary range is $95,000 to $150,000. To learn more, click here.
USA TODAY Sports is Seeking a Women’s Sports Sr Reporter
USA TODAY Sports is looking for a Women’s Sports Sr Reporter. The selected candidate will “consistently deliver compelling enterprise on the biggest story of the day (within 24 hours) while simultaneously working on more deeply reported stories.” The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience. This role is full-time and remote (US). The base salary range is $55,500 to $86,719. To learn more, refer to this job description.
The Los Angeles Times is Hiring an Income and Affordability Reporter
The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper that covers news from Southern California and the world. They’re looking for an Income and Affordability Reporter to “cover the widening extremes of poverty and wealth in California, with the goal of increasing public understanding of the fundamental forces contributing to these disparities.” The reporter should have at least 6 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in El Segundo, CA. The pay scale is $90,006 to $103,589. To learn more, refer to this job description.
NJ Advance Media is Seeking an Investigative Reporter, Politics
NJ Advance Media is “a data-driven marketing agency and the leading provider of local news in New Jersey.” They’re hiring for the position of Investigative Reporter, Politics. The selected applicant will “report on politics, extremism, and culture war issues in New Jersey and beyond.” The applicant should have at least 5 years’ experience in journalism. The job is full-time and remote. The base salary range is $75,000 to $90,000. To learn more, read this job description.
The Baltimore Sun is Hiring a News Reporter
The Baltimore Sun is the largest daily news organization in Maryland. They’re seeking a News Reporter. The selected applicant will be responsible for breaking news quickly and reporting with accuracy, fairness, and independence. The applicant should have 3+ years’ professional reporting experience, ideally in daily journalism. The job is full-time and based in Baltimore, MD. The salary range is $50,000 to $80,000. To learn more, click here.
The Dallas Morning News is Looking for a Wealth and Philanthropy Reporter
The Dallas Morning News is a newspaper serving the North Texas community. They’re seeking a Wealth and Philanthropy Reporter. The selected applicant will “break exclusive stories, craft deeply reported enterprise and investigative features, and explain how wealth shapes the region — primarily concentrating on North Texas.” The applicant should have 3 to 5 years of reporting experience. The job is full-time and based in Dallas, TX (hybrid). For more information, refer to this job description.
The Washington Post is Hiring for the Position of White House Economic Policy Reporter
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re seeking a White House Economic Policy Reporter to “cover White House economic policy at a pivotal moment for the country and the global economy.” The reporter should have at least 5 years’ experience covering policy in Washington or elsewhere. This job is full-time and based in Washington, D.C. The salary range is between $97,400 and $162,300. To learn more, read this job description.
Bloomberg Industry Group is Hiring an Associate Legal Reporter
Bloomberg Industry Group is an affiliate of Bloomberg L.P. that offers legal, regulatory, and business information to professionals. They’re looking for an Associate Legal Reporter to perform “general assignment and beat reporting and write in-depth analytical pieces.” The reporter should have 3 to 5 years of experience. The role is full-time and based in Arlington, VA. For more details, refer to this job description.
The Wall Street Journal is Looking for an Enterprise 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 hiring an Enterprise Reporter to “write agenda-setting enterprise and investigative stories in Washington DC, with an emphasis on digging into data and sourcing in the world of government and politics.” The reporter should have at least 7 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC. The base pay range is $150,000 to $210,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.