Dear Writers,

Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, including editing jobs and copywriting jobs.

Companies in this list include The New York Times, Politico, Esquire, and CNET. You’ll note that many of these have the potential to be remote.

For freelance opportunities, see this list of calls for pitches.

— Jacob Jans

Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

The New York Times is hiring for the following positions:

• Preview Editor, Books. The selected applicant will be responsible for assigning and editing reviews of nonfiction books — mainly history, world affairs, and politics. The applicant should ideally have extensive editing experience. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY. Learn more here.

• SEO Editor. The editor will be responsible for driving audience and coverage opportunities for their California market. The candidate should have 3 to 4 years of experience. The candidate will work evening hours (PST). The job is full-time and based in Los Angeles, CA. Details here.

ProPublica is a non-profit newsroom that focuses on producing investigative journalism in the public interest. They are looking for a Reporter, Health Care to tell powerful stories about the US medical system’s inequities and oversight gaps. The applicant should have at least 5 years of health care reporting experience. The job is full-time and remote (anywhere in the US). Salary range is $100,000 to $170,000. For details, refer to their talent development director’s Tweet and this page.

National Geographic is seeking a Digital Editorial Director to lead long-term strategy as well as daily decision making for their digital content team. They are looking for someone with at least 8 to 10 years’ editorial experience and a broad knowledge of SEO and social platforms. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC (hybrid). To learn more, refer to this page.

The Lund Report is a nonprofit, online news website focused on health care in Oregon. They are seeking a Staff Reporter to “cover health-related issues, including in Salem during sessions of the Oregon Legislature.” The candidate should have 3 years’ experience in a newsroom. The job is full-time and flexible. Starting salary is $45,000 to $60,000. For details, refer to their managing editor’s Tweet and this page.

Deadline: October 21st, 2022

SFGate is a digital-only publication that features news and entertainment from the Bay Area and beyond. They are looking for an Investigative Reporter. The reporter will be responsible for developing sources, mining public records, and analyzing data to execute investigative projects. The reporter should have at least 5 years of experience. The position is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit this page.

Rest of World is a global nonprofit publication that covers technology beyond the Western bubble. They are hiring for the following positions:

• Newsletter Editor. The editor will lead and manage their growing roster of newsletters. The editor should have at least 5 years’ journalist experience, including at least 2 years’ newsletter experience. Salary range is $75,000 to $90,000. Location is flexible. Learn more here and here.

• Audience Development Editor, Optimization. The selected applicant will lead their optimization strategy, shaping what their regular and new visitors see and how they can take their stories to a wider audience. The applicant should have at least 5 years of experience working in journalism. Salary is $75,000 to $90,000. Location is flexible. Details here.

Deadline: October 31st, 2022

Politico is a news and information company that covers politics and policy in the US and the rest of the world. They are hiring for the following positions:

• Managing Editor, National. The selected candidate will lead and build their state politics and policy coverage. The candidate should have policy, legislative and/or political coverage experience. The candidate should also have strong writing, editing, and communication skills. The role is full-time and based in Arlington, VA. Details here.

• News Editor, Technology and Cybersecurity. The successful applicant will “assign and edit breaking news, plan in-depth stories and keep POLITICO ahead of developments on Capitol Hill, in the boardrooms of tech companies and inside the cybersecurity community.” The applicant should have a solid understanding of the intersection of tech and politics. The job is full-time and located in Arlington, VA. Learn more here.

• Education Newsletter Writer and K-12 Reporter. The selected applicant will helm their Morning Education newsletter. The applicant will also break education news that delivers value to their subscribers and homepage readers. The applicant should have experience of breaking news on education policy. The job is full-time and based in Arlington, VA (hybrid). Details here.

The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They are hiring for the position of News and Features Writer, Books. The selected candidate will be an integral part of their coverage (both print and digital), including the Book World section. The candidate should have a deep knowledge of fiction and nonfiction as well as a sense of which upcoming books and authors will generate conversation. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC. To learn more, refer to this Tweet and this page.

Esquire is a men’s magazine that covers news, politics, food, entertainment, and style. They are hiring an Associate Commerce Editor to aid in “the production of market and e-commerce coverage in the Lifestyle section across Esquire.com.” They are looking for someone with 1 to 3 years of experience producing content for digital media. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. For details, refer to their digital director’s Tweet and this page.

The Hechinger Report is an independent, nonprofit news organization that focuses on inequality and innovation in education. They are hiring an Audience Engagement Editor to help build engagement and grow their audience. The editor should have 3 to 5 years of experience and a strong knowledge of social media trends. The role is full-time and can be remote. Salary is $70,000. To learn more, refer to their Tweet and this page.

Deadline: November 7th, 2022

ProPublica is a non-profit newsroom that focuses on producing investigative journalism in the public interest. They are looking for a South Reporter to join their “team of reporters covering the South with a focus on Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee.” The job is full-time and located in Atlanta, but they are open to remote applicants in the region. The expected salary range is $85,000 to $130,000. For details, refer to their talent development director’s Tweet and this page.

Rebellious Magazine for Women is an online feminist lifestyle publication based in Chicago. They are seeking a reporter (preferably Chicago-based) for covering sexual health in the Chicago area. The reporter will contribute 2-4 articles (of at least 500 words) and will be paid $1,000 per month. If interested, email info@rebelliousmagazine.com. Read their Tweet here. Learn more about them here.

CNET is a website that provides the latest tech news, reviews, price comparisons, how-tos, and more. They are seeking part-time freelance writers for testing products and maintaining existing content for their Home team. The writers should have experience with the following categories:

– “Smart Thermostats

– DIY Home Security

– Garage Controller

– Wireless Routers and Extenders

– Vacuums (robotic and traditional)

– Smart Home Tech”

They will pay $35 per hour. To learn more, refer to their managing editor’s Twitter thread. To contact them, refer to this page.