The following is a list of companies hiring writers for a variety of jobs, including editorial, copywriting, and reporting.

Three of these jobs are from one of the most valuable companies in the world – Apple.

The others are from a mix of news companies, web-publications, software companies, and non-profits.

–– Jacob Jans

Thanks to Fatima Saif for her research on this article

High Country News is a non-profit magazine covering the American West. They are looking for a Features Director to join their editorial team. The selected candidate will lead their deep-dive journalism efforts and will be “responsible for the features ideas, stories, and text that appear in HCN’s print and digital products.” The position is full-time, and may be remote. For details, visit this page.

Lifehacker is G/O Media’s lifestyle website. They are looking for:

• A full-time Editor-in-Chief with strong leadership skills and at least 5 years of experience managing a team of journalists in a fast-paced digital environment. The role is based in New York, NY.
•  A full-time Senior Staff Writer with at least 4 years of writing experience for a fast-paced online publication. The selected candidate will “cover everything from news-pegged explainers to app reviews, travel tips, etiquette, social media trends, consumer tech and everything in between.” The job is based in New York, NY.
•  A full-time Staff Writer, Tech with at least 2 years of writing experience for a fast-paced online publication. They need “a detail-oriented consumer tech writer with strong opinions and a deep curiosity about the tips, tricks, shortcuts and, yes, hacks that can make people’s lives better, easier and more productive.” The role is based in New York, NY.

Popular Mechanics is a magazine and website that is a source of technology, science, DIY, aerospace, and auto news. They are looking for a News Editor. They want someone with at least 3 to 5 years of experience. The position is full-time and based in Center Valley, PA. To learn more, refer to this page.

Agora delivers “cutting edge APIs for developers.” They are seeking a Content Writer/Manager to join their marketing team and help build out their content strategy and execution. They want someone with “3-7 years of experience in a content writing/management/marketing role at a B2B company.” The job is full-time and located in Santa Clara, CA. Details here and here.

Portland Monthly is a magazine that covers food, drink, style, shopping, news, arts, culture, travel, and more in Portland, Oregon. They are hiring a full-time Food Editor to help steer their food and drink coverage. They want someone with 2 or more years of reporting and/or editing experience. The position is based in Portland, Oregon but is temporarily remote due to COVID-19. They strongly encourage applicants of color and minority backgrounds to apply. Salary: $40,000 to $50,000 per year. To learn more, refer to this page.

Canadian Art is a print and online magazine about contemporary art in Canada. They are looking for an Editor-at-Large to become an integral part of their editorial team. The successful candidate will write, commission, and edit stories focusing on “Indigenous perspectives and Indigenous art and culture, contemporary and historical.” The position is permanent part-time (21 hours a week). The Editor-at-Large will work remotely and can be based anywhere in Canada, but will be expected to work in their Toronto office during quarterly print production periods. Salary: $36,000/year with paid vacation. For more information, refer to this page.

Deadline: June 18th, 2020

Notion is “the all-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, docs, and collaboration.” They are seeking a full-time Copywriter to join their marketing team. The successful applicant will join their “small band of content and design creatives as the first person in charge of snappy short-form writing across email, the website, ads, social media, and more.” Interest and ability in design will be a bonus. The position is located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Details here and here.

Earthjustice is a nonprofit environmental law organization. They are looking for a Development Writer who will write and edit donor materials. They want someone with 5 or more years of experience as a writer or editor. This is a full-time position that can be based in San Francisco, CA (preferred) or remote. Salary range for San Francisco is $77,000 to $85,600. Salary range varies for remote locations. Details here and here.

Cracked.com is an American humor website. They are seeking a full-time Writer/Editor who “can identify stories that suit the Cracked audience and has the ability to develop a unique/original angle on the topic and can execute on a high level.” The position is based in Brooklyn, NY. To learn more, refer to this page.

Apple is looking to fill the following full-time positions based in Cupertino, CA:

• Copywriter/Copy Editor. The selected candidate will “create, edit and produce compelling communication for a wide spectrum of global employee-facing communications — from conception through flawless execution.” The candidate should have 7+ years of experience.
• Social Media Editor. The selected candidate will join their corporate communications team. The candidate should have at least 4 years of experience.
• Apple Arcade Writer. Apple Arcade is a game subscription service. The successful candidate will organize and execute coverage plans for Apple Arcade games. The candidate should have 3 to 5 years of experience writing for a games publication.

Avast is a global leader in cybersecurity products. They are seeking a Blog Editor for their blog (which offers news and advice related to cybersecurity and privacy). They want a “minimum of 4-5 years’ experience working for a publication in the role of writer/ reporter for an educated consumer audience.” The job is full-time and based in Redwood City, CA. For details, refer to this page.

The San Francisco Chronicle is a newspaper that serves the San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. They are looking for a full-time “Investigative Editor to lead a team dedicated to producing high-quality, high-impact investigative journalism.” They want someone with at least 5 years of experience. The job is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more about this job here.

The Seattle Times is a news organization that covers local news, politics, business, entertainment, sports, travel, and restaurants for Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. They are looking for a full-time Metro Editor for their newsroom. The selected candidate will oversee and drive local news coverage. The candidate should have “8+ years’ experience at a metropolitan daily media organization, including supervisory experience.” The position is based in Seattle, WA. Details here and here.