The following is a list of traditional job openings for writers. The focus is on media companies, but also software companies and famous brands including Pepsi and Microsoft.

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Reviewed.com publishes lab-tested reviews on consumer electronics. They are a part of the USA Today Network. They are looking for an Editor – Kitchen & Cooking. The candidate should have “a solid understanding and informed opinions of the kitchen tools and gadgets that home chefs love.” The candidate should have 3 to 5 years of experience producing high-quality, rapid-turnaround editorial content. This job is full-time and based in Cambridge, MA. To learn more, refer to this page.

The A.V. Club is an entertainment website for the pop culture obsessed. They are looking for a Staff Writer (TV) who will mainly focus on TV but will also be encouraged to contribute to other verticals. They want someone with at least 1 to 2 years of experience writing for a fast-paced online publication. The job is based in Los Angeles, CA. Salary range is $53,000-$55,000 with benefits. For details, refer to their TV editor’s Twitter thread and this page.

Colossal is “an international platform for contemporary art and visual expression that explores a vast range of creative disciplines.” They are looking for a Weekend Editor (remote) to manage all content and social media on Saturdays and Sundays. They strongly encourage BIPOC writers to apply. They prefer background in writing about art or design. This is a contract-based position. This position is “U.S.-based with location in LA or NYC preferred but not required.” For details, visit this page.

Deadline: August 31st, 2020

The Advocate is a daily newspaper in Louisiana. They are hiring a full-time Deputy Sports Editor. The applicant should have 5 years’ experience in sports news coverage for a newspaper. The candidate should also have 3 years’ management experience. The job is based in Baton Rouge, LA. To learn more, visit this page.

Slate is an online general-interest magazine that offers analysis and commentary on current events, politics, business, culture, and technology. They are looking for:

• An Editor with “high energy, ambition, a strong sense of what is and isn’t important to cover, and a wealth of ideas about the news of the day.” The candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of experience as an editor or writer. They have offices in New York and DC, but they will also consider remote candidates. Details here.
• A full-time Staff Writer, Culture who has excellent news sense and good judgment and who writes sparkling copy. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a journalist. The job can be based in their Brooklyn office, DC office, or can be remote. Details here.

GrantWorks is a grant management firm in Texas. They are looking for a Grant Writer who will identify potential grant opportunities and also assess their utility and feasibility. The applicant should have 2 to 5 years of experience in a grant-related position. The job is full-time and located in Waco, Belton or College Station, Texas. The job requires overnight travel. To learn more, refer to this page.

Refinery29 is a media and entertainment company that focuses on elevating and celebrating the voices of young women. They are seeking a Senior Content Strategy Editor who will create and execute the growth strategy for their “main Instagram channel @refinery29 and fashion channel @r29style, as well as other emerging channels specific to the platform.” They want someone with “5+ years’ experience in social media management, marketing, or similar roles” and 3+ years’ experience managing first-in-class Instagram brands. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. Learn more here.

The Washington Times is looking for a Deputy Opinion Editor to “assist with the oversight and management of the solicitation, selection and production of unique and compelling commentary articles and op-eds that contribute to and lead current national political discussion and debate.” They will strongly prefer someone who has a Bachelor’s degree with journalism major. The candidate should have 5 years’ experience editing and writing opinion pieces. The position is full-time and based in Washington, DC. Details here and here.

Bloomberg Digital is seeking a full-time Subscriptions Editor who will build user engagement both on and off-platform as they continue to grow their paying subscriber base. The applicant should have 3+ years of experience in a newsroom, preferably with a paywall. The job is based in New York, NY. For more details, refer to this page.

PCMag is a source of tech news and reviews. They are hiring: 

• A Managing Editor who will help steer and expand their product review and buying advice coverage. They want someone with “5-7 years of editing experience at a major publication or website covering technology (preferably with a product review focus).” The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. To learn more, refer to this page.
• A Tech Writer/Reviewer who will work closely with their “team of editors to cover mobile apps, utilities, website building and hosting tools, online services, and entertainment-focused tech (including gaming hardware and software and music/video streaming services).” They want someone with 3-4 years’ professional writing/editing experience. Product review experience will be a major plus. The position is full-time and based in New York, NY. For details, refer to this page.

Forbes is looking for:

• A full-time Managing Editor who will “develop and lead programs & best practices that enhance internal career development and identification of external talent for key roles across editorial.” The candidate should have 10+ years’ journalism experience, 5+ years’ experience recruiting and hiring for journalism teams, and 10+ years’ supervisory and managerial experience. The job is based in Jersey City, NJ. Details here and here.
• A full-time Shopping Editor to join their commerce editorial team. The selected candidate will be “responsible for managing tentpole sales and deals coverage, plus assigning and editing additional shopping content (may include product guides, roundups, retailer guides, reviews, and product odes).” The candidate should have “prior experience covering sales, deals, and tentpole shopping events (such as Black Friday).” The job can be remote or based in Jersey City, NJ. Details here and here.

Microsoft is seeking a Writer for Microsoft Education products and scenarios. The words of the writer will “help teachers, students, and families learn, solve their problems, and get the most out of Microsoft’s products in their unique learning environments.” They want someone with 1 year of writing experience of any kind and 1 year of experience delivering creative experience on tight deadlines. The position is full-time and based in Atlanta, GA. To learn more, refer to this page.

PepsiCo is a food and beverage company. They are looking for:

• A Senior Writer & Editor who will join their new Content Hub. The selected candidate will “write, edit, and generate ideas for a wide range of content related to internal and external communications: from long-form articles to short, pithy infographics copy, from reported articles to personal essays.” The candidate should have 8 or more years’ editorial writing experience and a minimum of 2 years’ editing experience. The job is full-time and based in Purchase, NY. Details here and here.
• A Writer who will join their new Content Hub and will be “responsible for a wide range of content related to internal and external communications: from long-form articles to short, pithy infographics copy, from reported articles to personal essays.” The candidate should have 5 or more years’ editorial writing experience. The job is full-time and based in Purchase, NY. Details here and here.