14 Full Time & Remote 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 $228,000 a year.

Many of these are remote jobs.

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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list

IGN is Seeking a News Editor

IGN is an internet media company that covers video games, TV, movies, tech, and comics. They’re looking for a News Editor. The selected applicant will contribute to their daily and long-form news coverage. All applicants that are near their Los Angeles or New York offices may be required to work a hybrid work schedule. This is a full-time role with a salary range of $80,000 to $90,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.

Bloomberg Government is Seeking a Capitol Hill Reporter, Senior

Bloomberg Government is hiring for the position of Capitol Hill Reporter, Senior. The selected candidate will cover the financial services industry from Capitol Hill. The candidate should have 7+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Arlington, VA. For more information, refer to this job description.

Politico is Hiring a New Jersey Statehouse Reporter

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 New Jersey Statehouse Reporter. The selected applicant will “deliver daily, up-to-the-minute reporting on action in the Statehouse, including on major legislative debates and state budget negotiations.” The job is full-time and located in Bergen County, NJ. To learn more, refer to this job description.

The Philadelphia Inquirer is Hiring Two South Jersey General Assignment Reporters

The Philadelphia Inquirer is a daily newspaper for Philadelphia. They’re looking for two South Jersey General Assignment Reporters. The selected candidates will cover South Jersey and play a key role as they grow their coverage in the region. The job is full-time and based in Philadelphia, PA (hybrid). To learn more, refer to this job description.

The Baltimore Banner is Seeking a Deputy Editor

The Baltimore Banner is “a nonprofit newsroom founded to bring high-quality local journalism to the Baltimore metro area.” They’re hiring a Deputy Editor. The selected applicant will “operationalize the strategic vision for covering news in one of America’s most diverse and interesting cities by emphasizing impactful enterprise reporting, urgent breaking news, and must-have service journalism.” The applicant should have 15 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in Baltimore, MD, with a salary range of $190,000 to $230,000. For more details, click here.

The New York Times is Hiring a Deputy Editor, Science

The New York Times is a newspaper and digital media company that helps people understand the world through deeply reported independent journalism. They’re looking for a Deputy Editor, Science to help lead their science coverage. The selected candidate will “work closely with the Science editor and the desk’s reporters to conceive, shape, and drive coverage of science and how it impacts the nation and the world.” The candidate should have 10+ years’ experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The annual base pay for this role is $180,000 to $210,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.

The Austin American-Statesman is Seeking a Real Estate & Development Reporter

The Austin American-Statesman is a source of news for Austin, Texas. They’re hiring for the position of Real Estate & Development Reporter. The successful applicant will “cover Central Texas real estate — from home sales and housing starts to office, industrial, retail and multifamily development, occupancy and rent, as well as the policies shaping growth in one of the fastest-growing regions in the state and nation.” The applicant should have a minimum of 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Austin, TX (hybrid). For details, read this job description.

The Cut is Seeking a Senior Editor, Essays & Columns

The Cut is a New York Magazine website that covers women’s lives and interests. They’re looking for a Senior Editor, Essays & Columns. The selected applicant will help shape and grow their signature first-person and opinion-driven storytelling. The applicant should have 5+ years’ experience. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. The pay range is $95,000 to $105,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.

Civic Media is Hiring a State Politics & Government Reporter

Civic Media is “a public benefit corporation operating local radio stations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.” They’re looking for a State Politics & Government Reporter. The selected applicant will cover state government and elections for a statewide audience. The applicant should have experience working as a print, digital, or radio journalist. The job is full-time and based in Madison, WI. The salary range is $45,000 to $55,000. For more information, read this job description.

RVO Health is Seeking an Associate Editor, Newsletters

RVO Health is “the largest health information platform in the U.S.” They’re hiring for the position of Associate Editor, Newsletters: “You will help plan and create weekly and monthly content for our suite of 20+ newsletters, align with the Content team on promotion of key initiatives, collaborate with our Lifecycle Marketing team to optimize audience needs, and work to support broader business goals.” The editor should have 1 to 3 years of experience. The role is full-time and remote. The starting salary range is $45,000 to $62,000. For details, read this job description.

Wired is Hiring a Staff Editor

Wired is a magazine and website that covers the current and future trends in technology. They’re looking for a Staff Editor for their newsroom. The selected applicant will be “responsible for editing a variety of stories, anything from breaking news about a ransomware incident to an embargoed biotech breakthrough.” The applicant should have a minimum of 2 years of experience. The job is full-time and based out of their New York City or San Francisco offices. The expected base salary range for this role is $80,000 to $105,000. To learn more, click here and here.

The Washington Post is Seeking a Congressional Reporter

The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for a Congressional Reporter to cover Congress at a consequential moment in American politics. The reporter should have at least 3 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Washington, D.C. The salary range is $97,400 to $162,300. To learn more, refer to this job description.

The Examination is Looking for an Investigative Reporter

The Examination is “an independent, nonprofit newsroom dedicated to investigating preventable health threats and empowering affected communities through fearless, evidence-based reporting.” They’re hiring an Investigative Reporter. The selected applicant will “pitch, report, and craft stories about the industries that poison the environment and people with lead, the government bodies that fail to prevent it and the communities in harm’s way, focusing on sources that include batteries, food and paint.” The reporter should have at least 5 years of experience. This is a remote, two-year, grant-funded role. The estimated salary is $90,000 to $105,000. For details, read 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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