21 Full Time and Remote Jobs for Writers

Here are 21 full time and/or remote jobs that have been recently posted. These jobs come from a variety of media and software companies.

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TikTok is a video-sharing social networking service. They are hiring for the position of Creative Strategist, Copywriter, Creative Lab. The ideal candidate for this position “is not only a skilled copywriter, but is first and foremost a visionary strategist.” They are “a gifted storyteller, with the ability to concept creative ideas with brand objectives and target consumer in mind.” The candidate should have 6+ years of experience as a strategist and/or copywriter. This position is based in Toronto, ON. For more information, visit this page.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is an amusement park corporation. Their Consumer & Guest Experience (CX) team is seeking a Digital Editor/Copywriter. The successful candidate will oversee, edit, and provide content for their 17 bi-weekly digital newsletters and their websites. Experience with email marketing and deliverability will be a huge plus. The job is full-time and based in Arlington, TX. Learn more about this job here.

The World is a weekday radio public affairs program that is co-produced by PRX and GBH. They are looking for a full-time Digital Reporter/Editor to create and edit content for their companion website, TheWorld.org. They want someone with at least 3 years of digital journalism experience. This job will be remote during the pandemic but will eventually be based in Boston, MA. More information here and here.

Grammarly is a technology company that helps people write more clearly and effectively through their digital writing assistant. They are hiring a Copy Editor who will serve as the final approver for their public-facing content. The candidate should have “experience copyediting for a consumer-facing brand, publication, and/or agency.” The job is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA. All team members can work remotely till August 2021. Details here and here.

America’s Test Kitchen is a test kitchen located in Boston. They produce television shows and publish cookbooks and magazines. They are hiring for the position of Senior Editor, ATK Kids. The editor will help build their growing Kids business. The candidate should have 7+ years’ writing/editing experience and 5+ years’ experience in education/working with children. Experience in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math) education will be a plus. The role is full-time and located in Boston, MA. Details here and here.

WebMD is a publisher of medical and health news and information. They are looking for:

  • A General Assignment Writer to “create engaging written content for WebMD Consumer Platform, from quick tips to feature articles to video scripts.” The applicant should have 1 to 2 years of experience writing for “an online health, wellness, news and/or lifestyle brand.” This position is full-time and based in Atlanta, GA. Details here.
  • A Remote Freelance Copy Editor for their affiliated content. Accuracy is their number one priority, so they are looking for someone with extreme attention to detail. The applicant should have “experience editing copy related to medicine and/or healthcare.” This is a contract and 100% freelance position. Details here

CNN is hiring for the position of Associate Writer, CNN Features. The writer will “work closely with section editors to pitch and write news, features, and other content across a variety of topic areas.” They want someone with at least 1 year of digital journalism experience. The role is full-time and based in Atlanta, GA. To learn more, refer to this page.

StoryTerrace is “a fast growing scale-up which helps people to capture their life story using freelance writers, editors and in-house technology.” They are hiring a Managing Editor to join their Los Angeles based team. The selected candidate will manage their US editorial team which is responsible for delivering 100s of book projects. The candidate should have at least 2 years’ experience in a team leader/manager role. The job is full-time and located in Los Angeles, CA. Base compensation: $50,000-$60,000 plus quarterly bonus structure. Learn more about this job here.

TriviaHub is a digital events company that helps “organizations get their remote teams engaged with interactive virtual trivia experiences.” They are looking for part-time and remote Trivia Question Writers. The selected applicants will be responsible for creating unique and thought-provoking trivia questions for English-speaking audiences of many countries. The applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills. Details here and here.

GitHub is “a Git repository hosting service.” They are looking for a full-time Blog Editor & Strategist to oversee and manage their blog. The applicant should have knowledge of the software development industry, open source, and technology products. The applicant should also have “5-7 years’ experience in editorial roles managing corporate blogs.” The job is remote. To learn more, visit this page.

The Athletic is a subscription-based sports media company. They are hiring for the positions of: 

  • Managing Editor, NFL. The managing editor will contribute to comprehensive editorial oversight of their NFL coverage. The applicant should have “10+ years of experience in digital sports journalism, including at least five years of direct editorial management.” The job is full-time and located in the United States or Canada.
  • Senior Editor, NBA. The selected candidate will contribute to comprehensive editorial oversight of their NBA coverage. The candidate should have “4+ years of experience in digital sports journalism, including at least two years of direct editorial management.” The job is full-time and located in the United States or Canada.
  • Copy Editor, Universal Desk. They are seeking editors for their universal desk, which assists their “local and national editors in publishing stories, predominantly at night and on weekends.” For this job, the candidates must be able to work nights and weekends and must have at least 5 years’ experience editing on digital platforms. The job is full-time and based in the United States or Canada.

ProPublica is a non-profit newsroom that focuses on producing investigative journalism in the public interest. They are looking for: 

  • A full-time Deputy Editor, Local who will oversee their local journalism initiatives. The editor will be “involved in hiring, training, story selection, editing, second-editing and supervising the application process for the Local Reporting Network.” They would prefer for this position to be based in New York, but will consider strong remote candidates. Deadline to apply: October 30, 2020.
  • A full-time Senior Editor, South Office who will lead their new investigative unit in the South. The editor will help to hire and then oversee 6 investigative reporters who will cover “Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee.” The position will be based in their Atlanta office (when it will be safe to open). Deadline to apply: October 30, 2020.
  • A full-time Senior Editor, Southwest Office who will lead their new investigative unit in the Southwest. The selected editor will help to hire and then oversee 5 investigative reporters who will cover “Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada and possibly Colorado.” The job will be based in their Phoenix office (when it will be safe to open). Deadline to apply: October 30, 2020.
  • A Senior Editor, Local Reporting Network, Temporary who will oversee 6 reporters, each at different newsrooms. The position runs through December 2021. They would prefer for this position to be based in New York, but will consider strong remote candidates. Deadline to apply: November 1, 2020.

The Daily Beast is a news and opinion website that focuses on politics, power, and pop-culture. They are looking for an Entertainment Writer to write columns, news stories, and feature-length articles that cover the world of entertainment. The applicant should have “a deep understanding of popular culture, politics—and the intersection of the two with identity.” The position is full-time and remote. The applicant should preferably be based in New York City or Los Angeles. Details here and here.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is hiring a full-time Fan Engagement Writer. The role is “part of the Communications Department and responsible for managing direct lines of communication between the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League and NBA 2K League and fans around the world.” The selected applicant will monitor and respond to fan mail. The applicant should be “knowledgeable and passionate about the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League and NBA 2K League and their players, coaches, and teams.” The role is based in New York, NY. Details here and here.

Microsoft is looking for a creative and tech savvy Writer. The role will “initially focus on productivity apps that support workers in multiple industries.” The selected candidate will be responsible for writing and editing friendly, brilliantly clear user-interface text, and also designing and writing content in product and online. The candidate should have 1 year of writing experience of any kind. The role is full-time and based in Atlanta, GA. To learn more, visit this page.

 

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