18 Full Time & Remote Jobs for Writers

Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, journalists, and copywriters.

Salaries vary widely, from around $55,000 up to $330,000 a year.

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Zeno Group is Hiring for the Position of Copywriter

Zeno Group is an integrated communications agency. They’re seeking a Copywriter with a passion for pop culture, tech, and social media. They’re looking for someone with 2 to 4 years of marketing, advertising, or social media experience. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is $56,000 to $83,000. To learn more, click here.

Grammarly is Hiring a Senior Staff Brand Writer

Grammarly, the leading AI writing assistance company, is looking for a Senior Staff Brand Writer to join their in-house creative team. They’re seeking someone with 12+ years’ experience as a copywriter in the marketing and/or advertising space. This is a full-time position based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The salary range is $271,000 to $330,000. For more details, read this job description.

Yahoo is Seeking a Moving Writer

Yahoo is a media and tech company. The Yahoo Local team is looking for “a writer to create best-of guides and help and how-to articles related to local businesses, specifically but not limited to moving companies and related services, as well as profiles and evaluations of those services.” The writer should have 2 to 4 years of experience. The job is full-time and remote, with a compensation range of $56,250 to $117,500. To learn more, read this job description.

The Financial Times is Looking for a US Industrials and Transport Correspondent

The Financial Times is a business news organization. They’re hiring for the position of US Industrials and Transport Correspondent. The selected applicant will lead their “reporting on the US transport and industrial sector writ large.” This position has typically been based in Chicago, but they’re open to the right applicant doing it from New York. The salary range is between $95,000 and $135,000. For details, read this job description.

Politico is Hiring for the Position of News Editor, States

Politico is a news and information company that covers politics and policy in the US and the rest of the world. They’re seeking a News Editor, States to help drive coverage across their network of state-based reporters. The role is full-time and located in Arlington, VA or New York, NY. The salary range for New York is $105,000 to $135,000. For details, refer to this page.

The San Francisco Standard is Hiring a Food Reporter

The San Francisco Standard is a source for news and information for the Bay Area. They’re looking for a Food Reporter. The selected applicant will work closely with their Food Editor to "cover breaking news, feature stories, restaurant openings, and the economics behind the way the Bay Area eats.” The applicant should have 3+ years’ reporting experience, particularly covering the food beat. The role is full-time and located in San Francisco, CA. The pay range is between $75,000 and $110,000. Details here and here.

Wired is Seeking a Product Writer and Reviewer

Wired is a magazine and website that covers the current and future trends in technology. They’re hiring a Product Writer and Reviewer. The selected applicant will be responsible for testing, reviewing, and writing about consumer services and products. This is a full-time telecommuting position, with a base salary range of $75,000 to $80,000. For more details, click here.

First Round is Hiring a Writer

First Round is “a venture capital firm that works with founders exclusively at the earliest stages of company building.” They’re seeking a Writer for their Reach team. This job is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA (hybrid). The compensation range is between $110,000 and $140,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.

Assouline is Looking for a Managing Editor

Assouline is “an independent luxury book publisher, retailer, and lifestyle brand.” They’re hiring a Managing Editor. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of book development. The candidate should have 8+ years’ publishing, creative production, or project management experience. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY, with a salary range of $110,000 to $120,000. To learn more, click here.

BuzzFeed is Hiring for the Position of Managing Editor, Streaming

BuzzFeed is a digital media and tech company that delivers news and entertainment content to millions of people around the world. They’re looking for a full-time Managing Editor, Streaming. The selected applicant will execute editorial partnerships with streaming platforms. The applicant should have 5+ years’ digital media or entertainment writing/editing experience. They’re seeking applicants who are primarily located near their Los Angeles and New York City offices. The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $120,000. Learn more here and here.

The New York Times is Seeking a Deputy Weekend Editor (Senior Staff Editor)

The New York Times helps people understand the world through deeply reported independent journalism. They’re hiring for the position of Deputy Weekend Editor (Senior Staff Editor). The editor should have 5+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid), with a base pay range of $124,979.94 to $135,000. To learn more, read this job description.

Vox is Looking for a Senior Editor, Policy, Politics, and Ideas

Vox is a general interest website that covers public policy, politics, world affairs, climate, culture, technology, science, health, and business. They’re hiring for the position of Senior Editor, Policy, Politics, and Ideas. The selected applicant will “oversee a team of writers who explore and explain the world of policy, politics, and ideas.” The applicant should have 5 years of editing experience. The job is full-time and remote (US only). The pay range is $130,000 to $150,000. To learn more, click here.

Scholastic is Seeking an Executive Editor

Scholastic is a publisher and distributor of children's books. They’re looking for an Executive Editor to identify, acquire, and develop high-quality and commercial picture books. They’re seeking someone with 7+ years’ experience working in editorial. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The compensation range is $93,000 to $110,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.

Them is Hiring an Executive Editor

Them is an online LGBTQ+ magazine. They’re looking for an Executive Editor to shape and execute their coverage across platforms and oversee daily operations. The selected candidate should have excellent editorial judgment, outstanding people skills, and a strong knowledge of LGBTQ+ news and culture. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The base salary range is $115,000 to $130,000. For details, read this job description.

TechCrunch is Looking for a Senior Hardware Editor/Reporter

TechCrunch is a news site dedicated to the tech scene. They’re seeking a Senior Hardware Editor/Reporter. The selected candidate should be “well-versed in AI technology fundamentals and how they intersect with applications across consumer hardware, manufacturing, and robotics.” The candidate should have 5+ years’ experience as a business / tech reporter. The job is full-time and based in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. The base salary range is between $120,000 and $150,000. Details here and here.

The New York Post is Seeking a Reporter, Lifestyle/Human Interest

The New York Post covers news, pop culture, entertainment, sports, real estate, and more. They’re hiring a Reporter, Lifestyle/Human Interest (Tuesday to Saturday, Day Shift). The selected applicant will scour social media daily to discover engaging lifestyle and human interest stories. The applicant should have at least 1 to 3 years of experience as a digital reporter, preferably in a lifestyle/features capacity. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is between $65,000 and $80,000. For details, read this job description.

Harriman House is Looking for a US-based Senior Editor

Harriman House is “one of the UK's leading independent publishers of finance, trading and investment books.” They’re seeking a US-based Senior Editor. The successful applicant will be responsible for “seeking out and actively approaching potential authors to secure new titles by pitching the benefits of working with Harriman House.” The job is based in New York, NY, but US-based remote applicants may be considered. The salary for this role starts from $75,000. Details here and here.

Forbes Advisor is Hiring a YouTube Screenwriter

Forbes Advisor offers personal finance advice and news. They’re seeking a YouTube Screenwriter (Remote). The selected candidate will be responsible for researching and writing informative and engaging scripts for weekly YouTube videos. The candidate should have 2 to 4 years’ scriptwriting, content writing, or editorial production experience. This is a contract role. Learn more here and here.

 

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