Dear Writers,

Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers — including copywriting jobs, editing jobs, social media jobs, and content writing jobs.

Organizations in this list include The Associated Press, CNN, CBS Sports, Polygon, The New York Times, and Yale University.

— Jacob Jans

Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

U.S. News & World Report is a media company that provides accurate and useful information that helps consumers, policy officials, and business leaders make better and more informed decisions. They are seeking a 360 Reviews Senior Editor to manage a team of editors for their Home Services content. Topics in this segment include “home security systems, home warranties, cell phone plans, and local service providers.” They are looking for someone with at least 7 years’ editing experience and at least 3 years’ management experience. The role is full-time and remote. Details here.

Polygon is Vox Media’s gaming website. They are hiring a Guides Editor. The core responsibility of the selected candidate will be to “assign, edit, and publish video game guides content around new releases and ongoing games with consistent updates.” The job is full-time and remote. To learn more, refer to this page.

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global management consulting firm. They are hiring a full-time Managing Editor. The selected applicant will “partner with practice area leaders and marketers to identify and articulate their editorial priorities, develop a pipeline of content that supports their agenda, and continuously refine the strategy using insights into performance, both quantitative and qualitative.” The applicant should have at least 10 years of experience. Location: Boston, MA Hybrid. Learn more here.

Associated Press is a not-for-profit news cooperative. They are seeking a Washington Investigative Editor. The editor will “work with reporters in Washington and colleagues across the AP to do deep reporting about how politics, policy and money in Washington affect the nation and the world.” They are looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience. The job is located in Washington, DC. To learn more, refer to their global investigations editor’s Tweet and this page.

Deadline: August 1st, 2022

Paramount Global is a media and entertainment company. They are seeking a college-centric Researcher & Editor for CBS Sports HQ. The selected applicant will ensure that they are delivering data-driven analysis to their viewers. The applicant should have 2 years’ experience in the sports industry and have strong communication and leadership skills. The job is full-time and located in Nashville, TN. For details, refer to this page.

Insider is hiring for the position of Insurance Editor, Personal Finance Insider. Personal Finance Insider (PFI) produces “service journalism about money.” The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing PFI’s insurance coverage in the areas of “auto, life, homeowners, renters, travel, and pet.” The job is full-time and eligible for remote work. Salary is $65,000-$72,000. To learn more, refer to their editor’s Tweet and this page.

Yale University is looking for an Editor who will be responsible for acquiring and commissioning 12 to 15 books a year in the humanities. The candidate should have at least 2 years’ publishing experience and excellent written as well as verbal communication skills. The position is full-time and located in New Haven, CT. For details, refer to this page.

CNN is looking for a Writer who will craft a range of news stories (voiceovers, package tosses, opens, teases, etc.). They want someone who has at least 1 year of experience as a writer or has successfully completed writer training in a CNN newsroom. The role is full-time and located in Atlanta, GA. For more information, visit this page.

The Washington Post is a daily newspaper. They are hiring for the position of Topic Desk Editor. The successful applicant will “join the Universal Desk’s Topic Desk, which is responsible for line editing breaking news.” The editor should have at least 5 years’ journalism experience, ideally in a digital breaking-news environment. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC. Details here and here.

The New York Times is looking for:

• A Deputy Editor for Upshot (their site for analytical journalism) to help shape and elevate their report. The selected applicant will work on “projects ranging from short news stories to long-term enterprise and interactive applications.” The applicant should have “expertise at envisioning and editing explanatory journalism, and data-driven and empirical work in particular.” The applicant should also have experience managing reporters, especially on more analytical work. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY. Learn more here and here.

• A Staff Writer, Home for their product review site, Wirecutter. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, reporting, and writing long-form guides as well as short-form posts about home goods, furniture, decor, etc. The candidate should have at least 2 years’ professional writing experience. The job is full-time and remote. Details here and here.

Chicago Reader is a biweekly alternative newspaper. They are looking for:

• A full-time Editor in chief who will be responsible for strategic planning; maintaining high journalism standards; production and controls; management of staff; and more. The job is remote, but the applicant should live in the Chicago area and attend in-person meetings. Salary range is $75,000-$85,000.
• A full-time Culture Editor who will be responsible for overseeing their cultural coverage; working with existing as well as new freelance writers; reporting stories; and more. The editor should have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Their workforce is remote, but they would prefer someone who is based in Chicago. Salary range is $45,000-$50,000.

To learn more, refer to this Tweet and this page.

Deadline: August 15th, 2022

PublicSource is a news organization serving Pittsburgh and the region. They are looking for a K-12 Education Reporter to “cover K-12 education issues in the Pittsburgh area.” They strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. They have an office in Pittsburgh and operate in a hybrid work environment. Salary range is $45,000 to $55,000. To learn more, refer to their editor-in-chief’s Twitter thread and this page.

Deadline: July 18th, 2022

Popular Science is a science and technology magazine. They are seeking a full-time Executive Editor to oversee their Science, Technology, and DIY department leads and help run their expanding features program. They are looking for someone with 8+ years’ journalism experience and some background in science and/or technology. The role is remote and starts at $110,000. To learn more, refer to this Tweet and this page.

Atomo is a food-tech startup that is creating great-tasting beanless coffee for a more sustainable future. They are looking for:

• A Copywriter who will be responsible for crafting and expanding their brand voice across all content mediums. The applicant should have 2 to 5 years of relevant experience developing compelling creative copy. Experience creating brand guidelines will be a plus. The job is full-time and based in Seattle, WA. Pay range is $60,000 to $70,000 + equity. Details here and here.

• A Social Media Manager who will be responsible for developing and executing “a social media strategy to support brand initiatives and product launch.” This will include “everything from strategy to content creation to community management.” The applicant should have 3 to 4 years of relevant experience working for consumer brands, ideally CPG or beverage. Pay range is $70,000 to $80,000 + equity. The role is full-time and located in Seattle, WA. Learn more here and here.