18 Full Time Jobs for Writers, Editors, and Journalists

Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, journalists, and copywriters.

Salaries vary widely, from around $55,000 up to $325,000 a year.

A few of these are remote work opportunities.

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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list

Guardian US is Hiring an Audience Engagement Editor

Guardian US is a website that covers American and international news. They’re looking for an Audience Engagement Editor. The selected applicant will “play a key role in communicating actionable audience trends and insights to the newsroom through daily emails and weekly presentations.” The applicant should have a minimum of 3 to 4 years of relevant newsroom experience. The position is full-time and open to candidates in California, New York, and Washington, DC, though remote work may also be considered. The salary range is $88,000 to $98,000. For details, refer to this post and this job description.

ABC News Washington is Seeking a Senior Reporter

ABC News Washington is hiring a Senior Reporter to join their Washington reporting team. The applicant should have at least 7 years of experience reporting/producing in the news industry. The job is full-time and based in Washington, D.C. The hiring range is $185,500 to $248,800. To learn more, refer to this job description.

The New York Times is Hiring for the Position of Express Reporter, Pacific Region

The New York Times is a newspaper and digital media company that helps people understand the world through deeply reported independent journalism. Their Express Desk is seeking a general assignment reporter “who can deliver on major breaking news stories in the West Coast and the Pacific region, as well as the delightful, viral stories that are the desk's hallmark.” The reporter should have 5+ years of experience. The job is full-time and remote. The base pay range is between $113,270.67 and $125,000. To learn more, read this job description.

Hightouch is Hiring a Senior Copywriter

Hightouch is “the modern AI platform for marketing and growth teams.” They’re seeking a Senior Copywriter. The selected applicant will be responsible for writing and editing copy with expert craft across channels. The applicant should have 5 to 7 years’ copywriting experience. This is a remote role. The salary range is $130,000 to $165,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.

The Baltimore Sun is Hiring Editors

The Baltimore Sun is the largest daily news organization in Maryland. They’re looking for:

- An Assistant News Editor, Print Production to support their eHub team in producing daily print editions and growing their eNewspaper products online. This is a full-time role based in Baltimore, MD. The salary range is between $55,000 and $65,000. To learn more, click here.

- An Emerging News Editor to “launch morning news coverage and drive traffic to baltimoresun.com throughout the day.” The applicant should have at least 3 years of experience. This is a full-time position based in Baltimore, MD. The pay range is $75,000 to $90,000. For more details, click here.

CalMatters is Seeking an Indigenous Affairs Reporter

CalMatters is a nonprofit state newsroom that explains California politics and policy. They’re looking for an Indigenous Affairs Reporter. The selected candidate will “cover one of the most important — and underreported — communities in California: the state’s more than 100 federally recognized Native American tribes.” The job is full-time. Sacramento is the preferred location, though other locations within California may also be considered. The salary range is $74,000 to $81,000. To learn more, click here.

The New York Times is Seeking a Biotech Reporter

The New York Times is a newspaper and digital media company that helps people understand the world through deeply reported independent journalism. They’re looking for a Biotech Reporter. The selected applicant will be responsible for covering breaking news and producing larger think pieces and cutting-edge features. The applicant should have 5+ years’ science journalism experience. The job is full-time. The ideal candidate will be located either at their New York headquarters or in a hub of U.S. biotech innovation such as San Francisco or Boston. The base pay range is $113,270.67 to $125,000. For more details, click here.

Bloomberg Government is Hiring a Senior Investigative Reporter

Bloomberg Government is looking for a Senior Investigative Reporter. The selected applicant will “follow the money across the Trump administration, revealing how power dynamics are evolving and who stands to benefit.” The applicant should have 10+ years’ worth of experience as a journalist. This job is full-time and located in Arlington, VA. To learn more, refer to this job description.

Guardian US is Looking for a White House Enterprise Reporter

Guardian US is a website that covers American and international news. They’re seeking a White House Enterprise Reporter. The successful candidate will “deliver ambitious stories and analysis on Trump's agenda and the inner workings of his administration.” This job is full-time and based in Washington, D.C. (hybrid). The salary range is $120,000 to $160,000. To learn more, read this job description.

Yahoo Finance is Seeking a Managing Editor

Yahoo Finance is a business and financial news website. They’re looking for a Managing Editor. The selected applicant will be “the engine of the Yahoo Finance newsroom, running a disciplined operation while encouraging storytelling that makes markets, companies, and the personalities around them come alive for a modern audience.” The applicant should have 15 or more years’ journalism or financial media experience. The job is full-time and remote. The compensation for this role ranges from $150,015 to $326,390. To learn more, refer to this job description.

The Washington Business Journal is Seeking a Staff Reporter

The Washington Business Journal is “the leading source of local business news, data, and networking for the Washington, D.C., region.” They’re looking for a Staff Reporter to cover suburban Washington. The reporter will “specialize in real estate, land use, economic development, transportation, business regulation, the political landscape and how the jurisdictions interact and relate to the rest of Greater Washington.” The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC (hybrid). The compensation range is $80,000 to $100,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.

The Council on Foreign Relations is Hiring a Deputy News Editor

The Council on Foreign Relations is “a nonpartisan, independent membership organization, think tank, educator & publisher.” They’re looking for a Deputy News Editor. The selected candidate will “edit and assign coverage of international developments, including analytical commentary from CFR fellows and explanatory pieces from digital writers and editors.” The candidate should have at least 6 years’ related journalism experience, ideally in digital publishing. The candidate should also have at least 1 to 2 years’ experience managing editorial staff. This full-time role is based in Washington, DC or New York City. The compensation range is $100,000 to $110,000. To learn more, read this job description.

The Washington Post is Hiring a Style Politics Reporter

The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for a Style Politics Reporter. The selected applicant will “cover the people, personalities, and cultural forces that shape Washington politics.” The job is full-time and based in Washington, D.C. The salary range is $97,400 to $162,300. To learn more, read this job description.

The Baffler is Hiring an Associate Editor

The Baffler is “America's leading voice of interesting and unexpected left-wing political criticism, cultural analysis, short stories, poems, and art.” They’re looking for an Associate Editor. The selected candidate will be responsible for conceiving, commissioning, and editing essays and articles for their print magazine and website. The candidate should have 3 to 6 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in New York City. The salary range is $65,000 to $72,500. For details, read this job description.

The Chronicle of Higher Education is Looking for a Senior Reporter

The Chronicle of Higher Education is “academe’s most trusted resource for independent journalism, career development, and forward-looking intelligence.” They’re seeking a Senior Reporter to cover political influence in higher education. The applicant should have 5 years’ experience as a journalist. The selected applicant can work in the DMV or remotely from WA, NC, NY, CA, TX, FL, or MI. The salary range is between 85,000 and $115,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.

The Vineyard Gazette is Seeking an Enterprise Fellowship Reporter

The Vineyard Gazette is “an award-winning newspaper on Martha’s Vineyard with a reputation for rigorous, in-depth reporting.” They’re looking for a journalist for a newly created fellowship. The successful applicant will originate, research, and write high-impact enterprise stories and long-form features for their print and digital platforms. The applicant should have at least 3 years’ professional reporting experience. This a full-time role based on Martha’s Vineyard that includes fully funded accommodation in a furnished, well-appointed two-bedroom guest house. Compensation is $65,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.

The New York Times is Hiring an Assistant Editor, Space

The New York Times is a newspaper and digital media company that helps people understand the world through deeply reported independent journalism. They’re hiring an Assistant Editor to manage their space coverage. The editor should have 5+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The base pay range is between $165,000 and $185,000. To learn more, click here.

W Magazine is Hiring for the Position of News Writer

W Magazine is a fashion, art, and culture magazine. They’re hiring a News Writer to “cover the intersection of fashion, celebrity, and culture with speed, accuracy, and a distinct point of view.” The job is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is $63,000 to $66,300. To learn more, refer to this job description.

 

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