19 Full Time and Remote Jobs for Writers

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

Salaries vary widely, from around $55,000 up to $230,000 a year.

Several of these are remote positions.

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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list

NBC News Digital is Hiring a Senior Tech Reporter

NBC News Digital is looking for a Senior Tech Reporter. The selected candidate will “focus on the industry’s leading companies, CEOs, products and their impact on society.” The candidate should have at least 8 years’ experience reporting on the tech industry or a related beat. The job is full-time and based in New York, with a salary range of $150,000 to $200,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.

Amazon Music is Seeking a UX Copywriter, Copy Strategy

Amazon Music is hiring for the position of UX Copywriter, Copy Strategy. The ideal candidate is “an expert in product microcopy and can firmly ground their work in user experience expertise and best practices, customer data, brand guidelines, and more.” The base pay for this job is $106,000 to $184,000. To learn more, click here.

The New York Times is Seeking a Supreme Court Correspondent

The New York Times helps people understand the world through deeply reported independent journalism. They’re looking for a Supreme Court Correspondent to join their “Washington Bureau to lead coverage of cases that come before the Supreme Court.” The candidate should have 5+ years’ beat reporting and writing experience. The annual base pay range is $124,979.94 to $155,000.00. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC (hybrid). To learn more, refer to this job description.

Yahoo is Hiring a Health & Beauty Optimization Editor, Commerce

Yahoo is a media and tech company. They’re hiring for the position of Health & Beauty Optimization Editor, Commerce. The successful applicant will help maintain and grow their evergreen content library. The applicant should have 3+ years’ writing or editing experience. The job is full-time and remote, with a compensation range of $72,750 to $151,250. For details, read this job description.

The Athletic is Seeking a Managing Editor, Daily Desk

The Athletic, a digital sports media company, is looking for a Managing Editor, Daily Desk. They’re seeking someone with 10+ years’ experience editing news stories and 4+ years’ journalistic managerial experience. This job is full-time and remote (US or Canada). The annual base salary range is $120,000 to $135,000. For details, refer to this job description.

Guardian US is Hiring for the Position of Editor, Filter US

Guardian US is a website that covers American and international news. They’re hiring for the position of Editor, Filter US. The selected applicant will be responsible for launching and leading their new digital consumer vertical, Filter. This is a full-time one-year contract position that is based in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is $145,000 to $155,000. For details, read this job description.

HELLO! is Hiring for the Position of Junior Audience Editor

HELLO! is a magazine and website that covers celebrity and royal news. They’re seeking a US-based Junior Audience Editor. The selected candidate will be responsible for spotting trending topics, assisting with optimizing and updating articles, monitoring article performance, and more. This job is full-time. For details, refer to this job description.

BuzzFeed Shopping is Hiring an Associate Assignment Editor

BuzzFeed Shopping is “a destination for service-oriented, entertaining, and informative affiliate content for our fellow shopping enthusiasts.” They’re looking for an Associate Assignment Editor with 1+ years’ experience editing shopping stories. The job is full-time and remote. The salary range is $65,000 to $74,000. To learn more, read this job description.

Left On Friday is Seeking a Senior Copywriter

Left On Friday, a premium active swimsuit brand, is hiring a Senior Copywriter. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the copy direction across all their digital platforms, including website, email, social media, and paid ads. The candidate should have 7+ years’ copywriting experience. This role is based in Los Angeles, CA (hybrid). The salary range is $85,000 to $100,000. For details, read this job description.

Deadline: May 30th, 2025

The Daily Beast is Hiring a Night Editor

The Daily Beast is a news and opinion website dedicated to independent journalism. They’re hiring a Night Editor with at least 3 years of experience. They’re looking for “a news-hungry executive who knows how to inspire a small team to report and write brilliant stories.” This job is full-time and located in the New York City Metropolitan Area, with a pay range of $95,000 to $110,000. To learn more, refer to this page.

The Wall Street Journal is Hiring an Enterprise Reporter

The Wall Street Journal provides coverage of news, business, politics, technology, real estate, arts, culture, and more from the U.S. and around the world. They’re looking for an Enterprise Reporter. The selected applicant will be responsible for writing memorable features and breaking news about the tech and media industries. The applicant should have at least 7 years’ professional journalism experience. The job is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA. The pay range is between $145,000 and $210,000. For details, refer to this job description.

Bloomberg Media is Looking for a Managing Editor, Pursuits

Bloomberg Media is hiring for the position of Managing Editor, Pursuits. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading and expanding their global lifestyle and culture coverage. The candidate should have 10+ years’ magazine/news experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The pay range is $180,000 to $230,000. For more details, refer to this page.

The Washington Post is Seeking a Pentagon Reporter

The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re hiring for the position of Pentagon Reporter. The successful candidate will be responsible for breaking agenda-setting news and crafting source-driven analytical stories on the Pentagon and military affairs. The candidate should have at least 5 years of professional reporting experience. The job is full-time and located in Washington, D.C. The salary range is $137,300 to $228,900. Applications received before May 15 will be prioritized. To learn more, click here.

The Atlantic is Seeking a Staff Writer

The Atlantic is a magazine that covers news, politics, science, technology, culture, education, health, and more. They’re hiring a Staff Writer for their flagship newsletter, The Daily. The selected candidate will be responsible for writing several pieces of news analysis every week. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The salary range is between $85,000 and $100,000. For details, read this job description.

Snap Inc is Hiring a Senior Copywriter

Snap Inc, a technology company, is seeking a Senior Copywriter to join their Brand Maker Studio. The selected applicant will play a key role in building the Snapchat brand and creating top-tier marketing materials for diverse audiences. The applicant should have 8+ years’ copywriting experience. This role is full-time, with a salary range of $121,000 to $214,000. For details, click here.

The New York Post is Hiring a Page Six Reporter (Evenings)

The New York Post covers news, pop culture, entertainment, sports, real estate, and more. They’re seeking a Page Six Reporter (Evenings). The successful applicant will be responsible for pitching and writing several celebrity and entertainment-based stories daily. The applicant should have at least 2 years’ major journalism experience. This is a full-time position. Applicants located in New York City will follow a hybrid work schedule, while those based in Los Angeles will work remotely. The salary range is $60,000 to $75,000. To learn more, read this job description.

The New York Post is Seeking a News Reporter (Florida)

The New York Post covers news, pop culture, entertainment, sports, real estate, and more. They’re hiring for the position of News Reporter (Florida). The successful applicant will “pitch, develop, and execute enterprise stories that drive national conversation, with a special focus on Florida and the southeastern U.S.” The job is full-time and based in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area (remote). The salary range is $60,000 to $90,000. For more information, click here.

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 Associated Press is Hiring a Weekend Digital News Editor

The Associated Press is a global news organization committed to factual reporting. They’re seeking a Weekend Digital News Editor. The selected applicant will be responsible for overseeing every aspect of their digital output during the weekends. The applicant should be an excellent writer and editor. This job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The salary for this job is between $90,000 and $120,000. For more details, read this job description.

Deadline: May 16th, 2025

 

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