19 Full Time Jobs for Writers, Editors, and Journalists

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

Note that there are far fewer remote only opportunities available than there were a few years ago. While many of these are “hybrid” jobs, the pendulum has definitely shifted against remote only work recently.

Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

Livingetc is Looking for an Editor-in-Chief

Livingetc is an interiors magazine. They’re hiring an Editor-in-Chief. The selected candidate will be responsible for building audience and driving e-commerce revenue across all channels. The candidate should have at least 5 years’ relevant editorial experience. The job is temporary and based in New York, NY (hybrid). Salary range is $102,000 to $120,000. For more information, refer to this page.

The Huntington is Hiring a Senior Writer

The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution. They’re looking for a Senior Writer. The successful applicant will be responsible for writing and editing a range of content e.g. blogs, magazine articles, and brochures. The applicant should have 5 to 7 years of experience. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Chinese will be a plus. The role is full-time and based in Los Angeles, CA. Pay range is between $75,000 and $80,000. For details, refer to this page.

Self is Seeking a Senior Writer, Health Conditions

Self is a health and wellness magazine by Condé Nast. They’re hiring for the position of Senior Writer, Health Conditions. The writer will pitch and write sponsored content for their Conditionally hub. The writer should have at least 5 years of health or wellness writing and service journalism experience. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. Pay is $85,000 to $115,000. To learn more, refer to this page.

Warner Bros. Discovery is Hiring an Associate Editor

Warner Bros. Discovery is a media and entertainment company. They’re looking for an Associate Editor. The successful applicant will assist their editors in the creation and development of DC Comics. The applicant should have 2 or more years’ related experience. The job is full-time and located in Burbank, CA. Salary range is between $38,511 and $71,521. For details, visit this page.

The A.V. Club is Seeking an Editor-in-Chief

The A.V. Club is an entertainment website for the pop culture obsessed. They’re hiring an Editor-in-Chief. The selected candidate will spearhead their editorial strategy to help support their traffic goals. The candidate will manage an editorial team located primarily in New York City and Los Angeles. The candidate should have 10+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Los Angeles, CA (hybrid). Salary is $150,000 to $200,000. To learn more, visit this page.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is Seeking a Proofreader

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is an American law firm. They’re seeking a Proofreader to review and proofread both legal and non-legal documents. They’re looking for someone with 2+ years of legal proofreading or equivalent experience. The job is full-time and fully remote. Salary range is $65,000-$80,000 plus overtime. For more information, refer to this page.

Northwestern University is Looking for a Senior Science Writer & Editor

The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University is hiring for the position of Senior Science Writer & Editor, Insight. The selected candidate will expand and shape the direction of Kellogg Insight, their digital hub of thought leadership. The candidate should have at least 10 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Evanston, IL (hybrid). Pay is $80,000 to $97,000. For details, refer to this page.

Laptop Mag is Hiring an Editor-in-Chief

Laptop Mag is a publication devoted to helping people choose the best laptop. They’re hiring an Editor-in-Chief. The selected applicant will share accountability for the end-to-end creation and delivery of content. The applicant will also guide and enthuse their team. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). Salary range is $102,000 to $129,000. To learn more, refer to this page.

The Wall Street Journal is Seeking an Enterprise Editor, Washington

The Wall Street Journal provides coverage of news, business, politics, technology, real estate, arts, culture, and more from the US and around the world. They’re looking for an Editor to lead their Washington Enterprise team. The selected candidate will manage reporters and editors, and help conceive, build out, and edit stories. The candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of experience managing reporters. The job is full-time and located in Washington, DC. Learn more here.

Fortune is Hiring a Contributors Editor

Fortune is a global media organization that helps people succeed big in business. They’re seeking a Contributors Editor with at least 3 years of experience. The selected applicant will be responsible for commissioning, fielding pitches for, and editing pieces from contributing writers. The applicant should have business news experience and knowledge. The job is full-time and can be based anywhere within the United States, with a preference for New York. Salary range is between $90,000 and $140,000. For more information, visit this page.

Frieze is Hiring a US Assistant Editor

Frieze is a platform for modern and contemporary art. They’re hiring for the position of US Assistant Editor. The successful candidate will be responsible for conceiving and executing reviews of exhibitions at Americas’ and East Asia’s leading and emerging galleries. The candidate should have 2+ years’ editing experience in arts, culture, and news publications. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. Pay range is $48,750 to $65,000. Details here.

The Independent is Looking for Editors

The Independent is looking for:

– A US News Editor to help lead their agenda-setting news coverage as they expand their editorial operation in America. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). Salary range is between $90,000 and $140,000. Details here.

– A Deputy US Editor to help oversee their news, culture, and lifestyle teams located in New York, Washington DC and Los Angeles. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. Salary range is $115,000 to $200,000. Learn more here.

The Chronicle of Higher Education is Hiring a Copy Editor

The Chronicle of Higher Education is a source for news and information on higher education. They’re seeking a Copy Editor to join their Editorial team. The selected applicant will be responsible for fact-checking and copy-editing copy for all platforms. The applicant will also be responsible for writing captivating headlines, captions, push notifications, etc. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC (hybrid). Salary range is $70,000 to $75,000. For details, refer to this page.

The Washington Post is Seeking a Local Criminal Justice Editor

The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for a Local Criminal Justice Editor to “oversee local criminal justice coverage across the District and its suburbs.” The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC. To learn more, refer to this page.

Honolulu Civil Beat is Seeking an Editor-In-Chief

Honolulu Civil Beat is a public affairs and investigative news website. They’re hiring an Editor-In-Chief. The applicant should have leadership skills and a passion for community journalism. The applicant should also have experience of producing high-impact enterprise journalism. The job is full-time and located in Honolulu, HI. Salary range is between $175,000 and $200,000. To learn more, refer to this page.

Self is Seeking a Nutrition & Fitness Writer

Self is a health and wellness magazine by Condé Nast. They’re looking for a Nutrition & Fitness Writer. The selected applicant will write 3 to 5 articles a week. The applicant should have scientific literacy and at least 3 to 4 years’ relevant writing experience. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. Expected base salary range is $67,000 to $107,000. For more information, refer to this page.

The Wall Street Journal is Hiring an Editor, Investigations

The Wall Street Journal provides coverage of news, business, politics, technology, real estate, arts, culture, and more from the US and around the world. They’re hiring for the position of Editor, Investigations. The successful candidate will lead their award-winning Investigations unit. The candidate should have at least 10 years of experience managing reporters. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY. Salary range is between $100,000 and $250,000. To learn more, visit this page.

Lifehacker is Seeking an Associate Technology Editor

Lifehacker is a website that offers life hacks and productivity tips. They’re seeking an Associate Technology Editor (full-time) to join their dynamic, tech-driven team. The selected candidate will “support the editorial vision of the senior tech editor and edit coverage that gives actionable advice based on what’s actually happening in tech.” The candidate should have 2 to 3 years’ experience. The job is located in New York, NY. Salary range is between $78,000 and $84,000. For details, visit this page.

MassLive is Seeking a Managing Editor – Producer

MassLive is the largest news and information site in Massachusetts. They’re seeking a Managing Editor – Producer to help elevate their journalism and lead their expansion into Boston. The applicant should have at least 5 years’ journalism experience. The applicant should also preferably have at least 2 years’ management and/or team leadership experience. The job is full-time and based in Boston, MA. Details here.

 

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