Dear Writers,

Here’s a list of companies hiring writers for traditional full time jobs. Included are established media companies such as CBS, Time, and Propublica, as well as established online companies such as Booking.com, Gizmodo, and Memebase.

Note that these are not freelancing opportunities. Though, if you’re looking to build your resume, freelance writing is a great way to go. You can learn more launching a freelance writing career here.

– Jacob Jans

Thanks to Fatima Saif for her research on this article.

Booking.com (USA) is an online accommodation reservation service. They are hiring a full-time Content Writer to create high volumes of destination and travel-related content. The applicant should have at least 2 to 3 years of content writing, editing and proofreading experience, preferably in an e-commerce and B2C environment. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. For details, refer to this page.

Russell Investments is a global investment solutions partner. They are looking for an Investment Writer to “manage all aspects of the RFP (Request for Proposal) process from inception to delivery of final copy.” They want someone who has at least 2 years’ experience in proposal, technical, or business writing and at least 2 years’ experience in project management. The position is full-time and located in Seattle, WA. To learn more about this position, refer to this page.

CBS Interactive is an online content network. They are hiring for the position of PopCulture Staff Writer-Nights and Weekends. The writer “will be primarily responsible for writing daily news desk articles that include but are not limited to reality TV news, celebrities, and general trending news.” The writer should have 2+ years of professional experience. The role is full-time and based in Brentwood, TN. Details here and here.

Chicago Reader is an alternative weekly newspaper in Chicago. They are seeking an Associate Editor. The selected applicant’s duties will include “editing, copy editing, and fact-checking, as well as general production support.” The ideal applicant should have experience in a professional newsroom. This is a yearlong, full-time position. They have a remote workforce, but prefer Chicago-based candidates. Salary: $42,000. To learn more, visit this page.

Deadline: October 14th, 2020

The Trace is a nonprofit newsroom that covers gun violence in the United States. They are looking for:

• A Managing Editor who will work with their other editors and their newsroom operations coordinator to “ensure they have the support, tools, and troubleshooting help they need.” The managing editor will be responsible for supervising their engagement and community editors. Much of their staff is based in New York City, but this job can be based anywhere in the continental U.S.
• A Story Editor who will be responsible for assigning and editing articles and projects. “This position will run a small team of reporters, so candidates should have a track record of managing and motivating colleagues or a strong desire to move from reporting to editing. Prior work editing or reporting stories on racial justice, or about communities most affected by gun violence, is a plus.” This job can be based anywhere in the continental U.S. 

Deadline: October 16th, 2020

ProPublica is a non-profit newsroom that focuses on producing investigative journalism in the public interest. They are seeking a full-time Copy Editor to maintain the high quality of stories, manage the flow of copy, and publish their work online. They want someone with at least 3 years of experience working as a copy editor at a news organization. They are based in New York City, but are open to remote applicants. They are also open to relocating applicants in accordance with their policies. Learn more about this job here.

Deadline: October 19th, 2020

Gizmodo is G/O Media’s tech and science site. They are hiring for the position of Staff Writer, Gizmodo (Science). The selected candidate will provide daily coverage of science news. The candidate must have “experience writing for a major digital or print outlet with strong tech or science coverage.” The role is full-time and located in New York, NY. Details here and here.

Time is a global media brand. They are looking for an Editor, Health and Wellness (Freelance/Remote) who will assign and edit stories for their digital wellness magazines. The applicant must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The successful applicant will work 20 hours per week on a 3-month project basis with the possibility of extension. For details, refer to this page. 

America’s Test Kitchen is a test kitchen located in Boston. They publish cookbooks and Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country magazines. They also produce television shows. They are looking for:

• A full-time Assistant Digital Editor to join their ATK Reviews team which is “responsible for researching, conducting, and writing reviews of ingredients and equipment.” The role will focus on their digital efforts, ensuring that their online content is accurate and up-to-date. The candidate should have editorial or publishing experience (1+ years’ experience is preferred). The role is based in Boston, MA. Details here and here.
• A full-time Associate Editor/Test Cook to join their Cooks Illustrated team. The selected candidate will be “responsible for developing recipes through extensive experimentation and testing in the test kitchen.” The candidate will also write bylined articles. The candidate should have at least 3 years of professional cooking experience. Food writing experience will be a plus. The job is based in Boston, MA. Details here and here.

Memebase is “the dank wing of the Cheezburger family, specializing in Internet culture and meme trends.” They are hiring a full-time Meme Content Editor/Writer who will find and groom content for their site and also help manage their social media. They want someone who has media and publishing experience (2+ years’ experience is preferred). Location: New York, NY. Compensation: $45,000 annually. Details here and here.

Morning Brew is a daily email newsletter for young business professionals. They are looking for:

• An Executive Editor, Morning Brew Business to lead editorial operations for business-focused editorial products. The candidate should have “8-10+ year track record in managing content teams and building successful content products that grow audiences and drive engagement.” Experience with paid / membership product content will be a plus. The position is full-time and located in New York, NY.
• A Senior Editor, Morning Brew Lifestyle to lead development of their lifestyle-oriented media franchises. The applicant should have 6+ years’ editing and management experience and at least 4 years’ direct experience writing and/or editing lifestyle-oriented content. The position is full-time and based in New York, NY.
• A Writer, Retail Brew to join their Retail Brew franchise and ideate, research, and create content to help retail industry professionals stay up-to-speed on day-to-day news. The applicant should have at least 2 to 3 years of professional writing experience or 2 to 3 years of “post-graduate experience working in or around B2B retail, with demonstrable experience in content creation.” The position is full-time and based in New York, NY.

Lemonade is an insurance carrier that offers homeowners, renters, and pet health insurance. They are looking for a Direct Response Writer who will create copy-led campaigns that will inform and convince customers to take action. They want someone with “3 years of experience writing direct response campaigns for digital channels.” The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. Details here and here.

Fast Company is a progressive business media brand that focuses on innovation in technology, design, leadership, and ethonomics (ethical economics). They are looking for a Publisher. The selected candidate will be “expected to fully embrace the role of Fast Company brand evangelist, becoming the voice and face of the brand, and the responsibility of communicating the value of Fast Company with a focus on the benefit for marketing and advertising partners.” The candidate should have at least 10 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. For more information, visit this page.

Remezcla is an independent media brand that covers emerging Latin music, entertainment, and culture. They are seeking a Managing Editor who will be “responsible for driving the strategic direction, positioning, and creative vision for Remezcla’s media content.” The candidate should have 2+ years’ experience leading a creative team. The candidate should also have 5+ years’ editorial experience at a publication. They will prefer a bilingual (English / Spanish) candidate. The position is full-time and can be located anywhere in the US. To learn more, refer to this page.

iHeartMedia is America’s number one audio company. They are looking for:

• A Branded Podcast Writer to “contribute jokes, punch-ups, and segment ideas for an original Custom Podcast sponsored by a major consumer brand.” The applicant should have “at least 5 years of professional comedy writing experience, including working with and writing for established talent / comedians.” Position Type: Part-time. Location: Virtual, NY.
• A Writer to edit, proof, and create sales materials, news stories, and presentations. Position Type: Full-time. Location: Nashville, TN.

New York Post is a daily newspaper. They are hiring for the position of Digital Content Editor, Sports. The selected candidate will “help develop the editorial trajectory and voice of a new sports initiative.” The candidate should have “experience and comfort working in a variety of modes: generating unique story ideas and concepts, shepherding stories through edits and production, driving engagement and discussion around those stories.” The position is full-time and based in New York, NY. Details here and here.