Dear Writers,

Here’s a list of 19 jobs for writers from a wide variety of companies.

Keep in mind that these are traditional jobs, not freelance opportunities. However, some writers have found success by pitching freelance work to companies hiring for traditional jobs.

If you’re interested in freelancing, here are 11 Calls for Writers Directly from Editors.

–Jacob Jans

Thanks to Fatima Saif for her research on this article.

Purdue University is looking for a Writer/Editor who will “research, write, edit, and consult on the design of printed and electronic communication materials.” The candidate should have at least 2 years’ experience “writing and editing for a variety of mediums, including reports, marketing material, brochures, posters, web pages, and other communication material.” The role is full-time and located in West Lafayette, IN. Details here and here.

Insider Inc. is a global media company. They are looking for an Executive Editor who will “play a lead role in driving a newsroom of more than 70 reporters and editors focused on: finance, markets and investing, real estate, wealth, healthcare, leadership, careers, small business, and more.” They are seeking someone who has leadership and collaboration skills. This position is full-time. They are working remotely until 2021, but after that, this position will be based out of New York, NY. To learn more, visit this page.

D Magazine is a resource for news, food, arts, health, and more in Dallas, Texas. They are looking for an Online Arts and Entertainment Editor to manage the FrontRow section of their website. The editor will become a trusted voice on local arts and culture and will also help readers find the best things to do in Dallas. They want someone with 2 to 3 years of experience “reporting and/or line editing for print or online (can be time spent freelancing).” The job is full-time and based in Dallas, TX. For more information, refer to this page.

Deadline: January 11th, 2021

Nike is hiring for the position of Managing Editor, Global Communications Platforms. The successful candidate will be “responsible for the overall direction, tone, and content calendar of Nike, Inc.’s corporate publishing initiatives — inclusive of news.nike.com.” The candidate should have 8 years’ relevant editorial experience. The role is full-time and based in Beaverton, OR. Details here and here.

Grist is a non-profit online publication that covers climate and sustainability. They are hiring a managing editor. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing their publishing schedule. The applicant will also be responsible for mentoring fellows and interns. The applicant should have at least 5 years’ editing experience. The job is full-time and remote. To learn more, visit this page.

The Verge covers “the intersection of technology, science, art, and culture.” They are a part of the Vox Media family. They are seeking a Managing Editor who will oversee the daily operations of their newsroom. The ideal candidate will have 2-3+ years’ experience in a senior editorial or management position at a publication and have experience managing a budget. The position is full-time. To learn more, refer to this page.

Complex Networks is a global youth entertainment network. They are looking for a Style Editor, Branded Content with 3+ years’ experience as a branded content writer/editor. As Style Editor of Branded Content, “you will be tasked with being the creative partner across Brand Partnerships Studios (BPS) for all RFP downloads and brainstorms in your assigned verticals.” The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. Details here and here.

The Undefeated is “the premier platform for exploring the intersections of race, sports, and culture.” They are looking for a full-time General Editor for culture coverage, working with their staff, freelance writers, and other platforms to “expand the breadth and impact of sports & culture storytelling, both at ESPN and with other arms of the Walt Disney Co.” The candidate should have at least 3 years’ editorial experience. The job is based in Washington, DC. Details here and here.

Asana is “a cloud-based project and task management solution that enables teams to collaborate, communicate, and manage several tasks and projects.” They are looking for a Content Writer- SEO to contribute to their organic growth efforts by writing, editing, and publishing search-optimized content for them. They want someone with 3 to 5 years of experience. The position is full-time and located in San Francisco, CA. Learn more here and here.

Afterpay is a financial technology company. They are seeking a Creative Director, Content for their Brand Team. The successful candidate will “develop storytelling, voice identity, and editorial strategy for Afterpay channels and partner marketing needs.” The candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in “brand messaging and/or editorial development for media outlets or brands.” The job is full-time and located in San Francisco, CA. Details here and here.

BlackDog Advertising is a full-service marketing and digital advertising agency. They are seeking a full-time Lifestyle Editor with at least 3+ years’ experience with an online publication. G Suite knowledge is required. Sprout Social knowledge will be a plus. The role is based in Miami, FL. Details here and here.

Amazon is looking for a Managing Editor who will be “responsible for editing, localizing, and publishing content across multiple media for business owners who sell on Amazon.” The applicant must have 10+ years of content creation or editing experience. The job is full-time and based in Washington County, OR. Details here and here.

The New York Times is hiring a Senior Brand Writer who will “play an important role in concepting, developing, and leading digital campaign and marketing efforts for the overall New York Times brand, as well as extensions such as television and audio.” They want someone with 8+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. Learn more here and here.

Lenovo is a multinational technology company. Their Global Web team is looking for a Web Content Writer who will create compelling content for their public website. The writer should have experience with HTML. The writer should also have at least 3 years of copy writing experience for e-commerce/web. The position is full-time and located in Morrisville, NC. Details here and here.

Elite Daily is an online news platform for millennials. They are looking for:

• A part-time TV/Movies Writer to contribute 2 shifts (Thursday and Friday) a week to their Entertainment vertical. The selected candidate will write 3 articles per shift. The candidate should have 2+ years’ reporting/blogging/writing experience. The job is remote.
• A part-time Astrology Writer to work for their Experiences vertical for 4 days a week. The successful candidate will write 3 articles per day. The candidate should have 2+ years’ relevant blogging/writing experience and “an expert knowledge of all aspects of the zodiac, including a solid understanding of how to read individual birth charts.” The job is remote.

The Economist covers international businesses, world affairs, politics, and technology. They are looking for:

• A Senior Copywriter who will be responsible for “writing marketing copy as well as sub-editing marketing copy that has been drafted by colleagues from both within the organisation (e.g. members of the marketing team), and outside of the organisation (e.g. marketing agencies).” The position is full-time and based in New York, NY.
• A Copywriter who will be responsible for writing and sub-editing marketing copy. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. 

SFGate is a digital-only publication that covers news and entertainment from the Bay Area and beyond. They are looking for a full-time Travel Editor. They want “someone who will dig deep to cover travel in truly unique ways, whether it be road tripping to a haunted B&B to spend the night, spending an entire day at SFO or solo beach camping in Central California.” The candidate should have “3+ years of relevant experience in travel writing and maybe even editing at a publication or in a digital media environment.” The position is based in San Francisco, CA. For more details, visit this page.