Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, journalists, and copywriters.
Salaries vary widely, from around $55,000 up to $204,000 a year.
A few of these are remote positions.
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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list
The Washington Post is Seeking a Tech Policy Reporter
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re hiring a Tech Policy Reporter to “cover the rapidly evolving and increasingly symbiotic relationship between Washington and Silicon Valley.” They’re looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in Washington, DC. The salary range is $122,500 to $204,100. For details, read this job description.
SimpleFlying is Hiring an Editor-in-Chief
SimpleFlying is an aviation news website. They’re seeking an Editor-in-Chief to oversee all of their editorial operations. The applicant should have 5+ years of experience in an editorial leadership role. The applicant should also have a deep passion for aviation. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. To learn more, click here.
Bloomberg News is Seeking an Editor, Weekends Americas
Bloomberg News is a financial and business news organization. They’re hiring for the position of Editor, Weekends Americas. The selected applicant will join their Weekends team and build on their robust weekend news strategy. The applicant will work from Thursday to Sunday. This job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The salary range is $80,000 to $95,000. For more information, refer to this job description.
Education Week is Hiring a Managing Editor
Education Week is a media organization covering K-12 American education. They’re looking for a Managing Editor to join their Editorial team. The candidate should have 7+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Bethesda, MD (hybrid). The starting salary range is $129,600 to $170,000. To learn more, read this job description.
Accenture Song is Seeking a Creative Agency Senior Copywriter
Accenture Song, a tech powered creative group, is looking for a full-time Creative Agency Senior Copywriter. The successful candidate will be responsible for writing compelling and creative copy across a range of platforms. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ copywriting experience. The salary range for this job is $59,100 to $145,400. For details, read this job description.
The New York Times is Seeking an Assistant Editor, Opinion
The New York Times helps people understand the world through deeply reported independent journalism. They’re hiring for the position of Assistant Editor, Opinion. The selected applicant will ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency of Opinion content. The applicant should have a minimum of 5 years’ copy editing experience. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY. The annual base pay for this role is $135,000 to $150,000. For details, click here.
The San Francisco Chronicle is Looking for a Deputy Editorial Page Editor
The San Francisco Chronicle is a newspaper and website that serves the San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. They’re seeking a Deputy Editorial Page Editor. The selected applicant will “edit daily editorials and op-eds and be deeply involved in the editorial board’s endorsement process, interviewing candidates and deciding who should stay and who should go.” The job is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA. The salary range will be between $105,000 and $125,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
U.S. News & World Report is Seeking a Sleep Editor
U.S. News & World Report is a media company that assists consumers in making decisions about education, health, money, cars, real estate, and travel. They’re looking for a full-time Sleep Editor to write and update insightful, actionable articles about sleep. The applicant should have 3 to 5 years’ journalism experience. There is a preference for applicants based in New York or Washington, DC, to work a hybrid schedule at those office locations, though remote candidates will also be considered. The base salary range is $60,000-$85,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Amazon is Seeking a Copy Editor, Operations Internal Communications
Amazon is hiring for the position of Copy Editor, Operations Internal Communications. The selected applicant will play a key role in ensuring the quality and clarity of their written content across multiple internal platforms. The applicant should have 5+ years’ copy editing experience. The role is full-time and located in Seattle, WA. The base pay range is $72,600 to $155,200. For more information, refer to this job description.
Vox is Hiring a Copy Editor
Vox is a general interest website that covers public policy, politics, world affairs, climate, culture, technology, science, health, and business. They’re seeking a Copy Editor to copy edit and fact-check content e.g. text, videos, graphics, and social copy. They’re looking for someone with 4+ years of experience in copy editing, ideally for a digital-first news organization. The job is full-time and remote (US only), with a pay range of $65,000 to $70,000. For more details, read this job description.
Carta is Seeking a Senior Editor
Carta is “a platform that helps people manage equity, build businesses, and invest in the companies of tomorrow.” They’re looking for a full-time Senior Editor to join their Editorial and Content team. The candidate should have 8+ years of experience. The salary range is $137,700 to $162,000 in San Francisco, CA; $137,700 to $162,000 in New York, NY; and $130,815 to $153,900 in Seattle, WA. For details, refer to this job description.
Fortune is Hiring a Personal Finance Staff Writer
Fortune is a global media organization that helps people succeed big in business. They are looking for a full-time Personal Finance Staff Writer. The selected candidate will be responsible for researching financial products and compiling data points, assisting with building ranking methodologies, and writing/updating 3 to 5 articles a week. The candidate should have 3+ years’ experience covering personal finance topics. New York-based candidates who are able to work from the Fortune headquarters are preferred, though qualified remote applicants will also be considered. The salary range is $85,000 to 100,000. To learn more, click here.
MovieWeb is Hiring a Deputy Editor
MovieWeb is a digital publication for movie enthusiasts. Their editorial team is seeking a Deputy Editor to oversee site leadership. The selected applicant should have experience in senior editing roles. The applicant should also have a passion for movies and TV. This job is full-time and remote. To learn more, read this job description.
Wirecutter is Seeking a Sr. Staff Writer, Smartphones & Wearables
Wirecutter is a product review site owned by The New York Times. They’re hiring for the position of Sr. Staff Writer, Smartphones & Wearables. The selected candidate will be responsible for writing guides, how-to pieces, and explainers about smartphones, mobile accessories, and wearables. The candidate should have 5+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY, but has the potential to be remote. The annual base pay range is $87,000 to $105,000. For details, read this job description.
Forbes Advisor is Hiring a Lead Editor, Loans
Forbes Advisor offers personal finance advice and news. They’re looking for a Lead Editor, Loans to manage their loans team. The applicant should have 3 to 5 years’ experience as a loans editor and 3 to 5 years’ experience in online journalism. The job is full-time and remote. For more information, refer to this job description.
Guardian US is Seeking a Senior Editor, US Newsletters
Guardian US is a website that covers American and international news. They’re hiring for the position of Senior Editor, US Newsletters. The selected candidate will be responsible for expanding their newsletter portfolio and deepening audience engagement in the US. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is $110,000 to $125,000. For more information, click here.
Deadline: May 9th, 2025
Jewish Currents is Seeking a Managing Editor
Jewish Currents is “a magazine committed to the rich tradition of thought, activism, and culture of the Jewish left.” They’re hiring a full-time Managing Editor. The selected applicant will help oversee every aspect of their wide-ranging editorial operation. This job will be part of their editorial management team with preference for applicants located in New York City. The compensation range is $90,000 to $100,000. To learn more, refer to this page.
Deadline: May 14th, 2025
The Texas Tribune is Hiring a Newsletter Writer
The Texas Tribune is a newsroom that informs and engages Texans on state politics and policy. They’re looking for a full-time Newsletter Writer to lead The Brief and The Brief Weekly. They’re seeking someone with 2+ years’ relevant experience. They would like the writer to be based in Austin. The salary for this role starts at $65,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.
Deadline: May 18th, 2025