Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, copywriters, editors, and journalists.
We’ve noted salary information, location, and whether these are remote opportunities. The salaries significantly, ranging from around $60,000 to $180,000.
Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.
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Bloomberg News is Hiring an Audience Editor, Digital Weekend
Bloomberg News is hiring for the position of Audience Editor, Digital Weekend. The selected candidate will “work closely with reporters and editors to package and promote content across social platforms, mobile alerts, newsletters, and more – to meet business users where they are at the weekend.” The candidate should have 3+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. Salary range is between $85,000 and $115,000. For details, refer to this page.
The University of Pittsburgh is Hiring an Editor-in-Chief
The University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for their flagship magazine, Pitt Magazine. The successful candidate will “provide a timely and strategic vision for each issue’s content, writing and design while maintaining the highest standards of production and quality control.” The candidate should have at least 5 years’ advanced editorial experience and skills. The role is full-time and can be hybrid or remote. Details here.
The Washington Post is Looking for a Congress Editor
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for a Congress Editor to lead their coverage of Congress. The applicant should have US political news experience and at least 10 years’ professional journalism experience. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC. For more information, refer to this page.
Screen Rant is Seeking a Movies & TV Features Articles Writer
Screen Rant is an entertainment news website. They’re looking for a Movies & TV Features Articles Writer. The selected applicant will write at least 5 Movies & TV articles a week. Location: remote (US, UK, and Canada). Job type: contract. Details here.
Encyclopædia Britannica is Looking for Copy Editors–Fact Checkers
Encyclopædia Britannica, a global educational publisher, has two openings for a full-time Copy Editor–Fact Checker. The selected candidates will copy edit and fact check reference articles and other content for style, accuracy, consistency, and grammar. The candidates should preferably have 3 to 4 years of experience. Location: Chicagoland, hybrid work schedule (can be remote). For details, refer to this page.
The Wall Street Journal is Hiring a Reporter, Newswires
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 a Reporter for their real-time financial news service, Dow Jones Newswires. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on corporate breaking news. This job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The salary range is between $40,000 and $160,000. Find more details here.
The Los Angeles Times is Seeking an Editor of Investigations
The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper that covers news from Southern California and the world. They’re seeking an Editor of Investigations to assign and edit stories, manage a team of reporters, and assist with recruiting and hiring. They’re looking for someone with 15 or more years’ reporting and editing experience. They’re currently working remotely, but when they return to the newsroom, this job will be located in El Segundo, CA. The pay range for this job is $150,000 to $180,000. To learn more, refer to this page.
Them is Hiring an Executive Editor
Them is an online LGBTQ+ magazine. They’re seeking an Executive Editor. The editor will be responsible for shaping their overall coverage strategy, leading their editorial meetings and brainstorms, and overseeing their editorial calendar. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The expected base salary range is between $115,000 and $135,000. For more information, refer to their staff writer’s post and this job description.
Guardian US is Hiring a Breaking News Reporter
Guardian US is a website that covers American and international news. They’re seeking a Breaking News Reporter. The selected candidate will be responsible for reporting and writing news stories, news features, and live blogs for their news desk. The candidate should have at least 3 years of digital reporting experience. The job is full-time. Salary range is $68,000 to $77,000. To learn more, refer to their reporter’s post and this job description.
ProPublica is Looking for a South Reporter
ProPublica is a non-profit newsroom dedicated to investigative journalism. They’re looking for a full-time South Reporter. The selected applicant will take on compelling stories that are grounded in the South but have national resonance. The job is located in Atlanta, but they’re open to remote applicants in the region. Expected salary range is between $90,000 and $130,000. For details, visit this page.
Footballco is Hiring a Senior Editor, GOAL US
Footballco is a football focused digital platform. They’re hiring a Senior Editor to “provide comprehensive editorial oversight of soccer coverage in the US for GOAL.com.” The editor should have 5+ years of experience. The position is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). To learn more, refer to this page.
Wirecutter is Seeking a Staff Writer, Kitchen
Wirecutter is a product review site owned by The New York Times. They’re hiring a Staff Writer, Kitchen. The selected applicant will be responsible for researching, reporting, and writing long form guides as well as short form posts about kitchen gear and food products. The applicant should have at least 2 years’ professional writing experience. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). The base salary range is $71,000 to $82,000. For details, refer to this page.
PC Gamer is Looking for a Hardware Writer
PC Gamer is a source for news, reviews, demos, and updates on PC gaming franchises. They’re seeking a Hardware Writer to join their team of PC tech experts. This is a hybrid position based out of their Bath office in the UK. Salary range is between £25,000 and £35,000. For details, refer to their post and this page.
The Hollywood Reporter is Seeking an Awards Specials Editor
The Hollywood Reporter is a magazine and website that focuses on the entertainment industry. They’re looking for an Awards Specials Editor to lead their awards coverage strategy. They’re seeking someone with at least 5 years+ editorial experience. The job is full-time and located in Los Angeles, CA (hybrid). Typical wage range is $110,000 to $120,000. To learn more, refer to this page.
FanSided is Hiring a Senior Managing Editor
FanSided is a network of fandom-focused sports, lifestyle, and entertainment websites. They’re looking for a Senior Managing Editor. The primary objective of the selected candidate will be to “build upon the success of FanSided’s flagship site, elevating its impact and influence.” The candidate should have 3 to 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The expected salary range is between $75,000 and $95,000. To learn more, refer to this page.
Epic Games is Hiring a Senior Writer
Epic Games is a Cary, North Carolina-based video game and software development company. They’re seeking a Senior Writer to join their team working on LEGO Fortnite. The writer will be responsible for creating and maintaining compelling and engaging scripts. The writer should have experience with comedic writing. The job is full-time and located in Cary, NC. For more information, refer to this page.
TechRadar is Hiring for the Position of US Managing Editor News
TechRadar is a UK-based consumer technology news and reviews website. They’re hiring for the position of US Managing Editor News. The editor will “lead and manage the planning, including story selection, production, and presentation, of news, analysis, and features, as well as some reviews and Buying Guides in coordination with the editorial leads in the UK.” The role is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). Salary range is between $70,000 and $120,000. Details here and here.
Cosmopolitan is Seeking an Executive Digital Editor
Cosmopolitan is a women’s magazine for dating tips, sex advice, beauty tutorials, fashion trends, and more. They’re hiring an Executive Digital Editor to direct their digital editorial strategy and top-edit high-level digital content. The editor should have 8+ years’ experience in digital media. This is a full-time position based in New York, NY (hybrid). Base salary is $163,000 to $189,000. More details here.
The Capital Times is Seeking an Investigative & Enterprise Reporter
The Capital Times is a source for local news, politics, business, education, and cultural coverage for Madison, Wisconsin. They’re seeking an Investigative & Enterprise Reporter. The applicant should preferably have 3 to 5 years’ professional experience working in a daily news operation. The job is full-time and located in Madison, WI. For details, refer to this page.
EdSource is Hiring a Higher Education Reporter
EdSource is an independent, nonprofit organization that reports on education issues in California. They’re looking for a full-time Higher Education Reporter. The selected applicant will be responsible for writing impactful and insightful stories. The applicant should be passionate about education and have a minimum of 5 years’ daily journalism experience. The applicant can work remotely in California. Salary range is between $75,000 and $100,000. Details here.
