Dear Writers,

Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers.

This list includes jobs from Hallmark, Wirecutter, CBS News, Amazon, and more.

For freelance writing opportunities, read this list of 25 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors

– Jacob Jans

Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list

DaySpring is a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards. They offer Christian products and gifts. They are looking for an Editor who will check the accuracy of the content on their Editorial Database. The applicant should have strong language skills and 1 or more years’ editing/proofing experience. The role is full-time and based in Siloam Springs, AR. Details here and here.

Protocol is a media company that reports on “the people, power, and politics of the tech industry.” They are seeking a Climate Tech Reporter to break news and tell fascinating stories about climate tech. The applicants don’t have to be climate experts to be considered for this job as they would love to work with tech/business journalists who understand the world of Big Tech or VC. They prefer applicants in San Francisco, New York, and Washington, DC. Salary is $75-$90K. To learn more, refer to their climate editor’s Twitter thread and this page.

Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news organization that reports on education in poor communities across America. They are looking for a bilingual Community Engagement Strategist to help further develop their Spanish-language coverage in Colorado. The applicant should be fluent in Spanish (both written and spoken). Job type: 6 month contract (up to 10 hours a week) with the possibility of extension. Rate: $50-$60 an hour. Location: Denver, CO. For more information, refer to this page.

Wirecutter is a product review site owned by The New York Times. They hiring for the following positions:

• Staff Writer, Sleep. The selected applicant will be responsible for maintaining and growing their extensive catalog of mattress reviews. The applicant will also be responsible for testing and reviewing other products like weighted blankets, white noise machines, etc. The applicant should have at least 2 years’ professional writing experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. More information here.

• Associate Staff Writer, Games and Hobbies. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, reporting, and writing long-form guides and short-form posts on games, puzzles, hobbies, and crafts. The candidate should have at least 1 year of professional writing experience. The job is full-time and has the potential to be remote. Details here.

CBS News is looking for a News Editor who will be responsible for covering breaking news and stories on politics, health, crime, culture, entertainment, etc. They want someone with at least 2 years of experience in a digital newsroom. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. To learn more, visit this page.

Under Armour is a sports equipment company. They are hiring for the position of Creative Lead, Copywriter. The selected applicant will create the best expression of their brand voice across all of their marketing and advertising content. The applicant should be bilingual (English / Spanish) and have at least 5 years’ communications and/or writing/content development experience. Experience with retail/e-commerce will be a strong plus. The job is based in Baltimore, MD. For more information, refer to this page.

Guardian Media Group (GMG) is a global media organization. They are hiring for the position of Editor, Guardian US. The successful applicant will report to their editor-in-chief in London and will be responsible for all of their journalism about the US. The job is full-time and based in Manhattan, New York. Some travel to the UK will be required. For details, refer to this page.

Deadline: May 3rd, 2022

The Washington Post is looking for:

• Two Standards Editors to join their standards team which ensures that everything meets The Post’s criteria for fairness and accuracy. The selected editors will create easy-to-understand guidelines that provide clear direction to their staff. The editors should be highly experienced and have excellent news judgment and meticulous fact-checking and line-editing abilities. The positions are full-time and located in Washington, DC. Deadline to apply: April 22nd. Details here and here.

• An Alerts Editor to oversee their alerts strategy and daily operations for delivering news to their audience. The editor should have at least 5 year of experience in journalism, ideally in a digital breaking-news environment. The position is full-time and based in Washington, DC. Deadline to apply: April 21st. Learn more here and here.

Amazon Transportation Service (ATS) is “the middle mile of the transportation network of Amazon, connecting the fulfillment centers at one end and the delivery stations and post offices at the other end.” They are looking for a Senior Copywriter. The successful applicant will be responsible for establishing the voice and tone of their global marketing campaigns. The applicant will also be responsible for concepting and writing copy across mediums and flexing between short-form and long-form writing. The applicant should have 7+ years’ copywriting experience. The job is full-time and located in Bellevue, WA. To learn more, refer to this page.

Shipt is a grocery delivery service. They are looking for a Copywriter who will concept and write compelling copy across all platforms (email, web/landing pages, video and radio scripts, etc.). The applicant should have 2+ years’ copywriting experience. The role is full-time and based in Birmingham, AL. For more information, refer to this page.

The American Psychological Association (APA) is looking for a Web Editor. The selected candidate will be accountable for their online presence. The selected candidate will also be responsible for planning, researching, writing, editing, and proofreading their website material and editorial content and selecting, cropping, and enhancing images for digital production. The candidate should have 3 to 4 years of relevant experience. The job is full-time. Details here and here.

Workday provides enterprise cloud applications for finance, human resource, and planning. They are hiring a Copywriter to create web and email copy for their marketing campaigns. The candidate should have 2+ years’ marketing copywriting experience. Technology experience will be a plus. The role is full-time and based in Pleasanton, CA. To learn more, refer to this page.