23 Full Time & Remote Jobs for Writers

Want to work for Apple, Sports Illustrated, or Pinterest? Those are just a few of the job opportunities for writers listed here.

At the time of publishing this list, all of these jobs were open to applications. Most are full time jobs; a couple of them allow for remote working during the pandemic.

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The Penny Hoarder is a personal finance website that helps people make and save money. They are seeking: 

  • A Branded Content Editor/Writer to plan, organize, write, and edit content for their website and other platforms. The applicant should have a minimum of 2 years’ professional editing experience in media and a minimum of 2 years’ professional writing experience in media. The role is full-time and based in St. Petersburg, FL. Details here and here.
  • A Senior Personal Finance Writer to research and write articles that help their readers make better money decisions. The applicant should have a minimum of 5 years’ professional writing experience in media, preferably in personal finance. The position is full-time and based in St. Petersburg, FL. Details here and here.
  • A Senior Assigning Editor for Freelance Team to grow and coach their team of freelance writers and assist with in-house team editing needs. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ professional editing experience in media. The position is full-time and located in St. Petersburg, FL. Details here and here.

Vice Media Group is a youth media company. They are hiring for the position of Social Media Editor, Vice World News. The selected applicant will “work closely with the director of audience development as well as editorial teams in North America, EMEA and APAC on social packaging and search engine optimization, will flag and pitch trending and breaking news, and will create original, social first content.” The applicant should have at least 3 years’ social media experience in a news setting. The role is full-time and located in Brooklyn, NY. For more information, refer to this page.

5280 is a monthly magazine and website that covers dining, entertainment, culture, arts, lifestyle, and politics in Denver, Colorado. They are seeking a Research Editor to manage their magazine’s editorial internship program and oversee the research/fact-checking department. Previous experience working at “a print and/or digital magazine or newspaper is preferred.” To learn more, visit this page.

Apple is hiring a Senior Copywriter who will be responsible for crafting compelling copy for their campaigns. They are looking for “someone who can take a complicated piece of technology or software and encapsulate it in a few unforgettable words.” The applicant should have at least 7 to 10 years of experience as a copywriter. Client side experience will be a plus. The job is full-time and located in Cupertino, CA. For details, refer to this page.

Ogilvy is a marketing, advertising, and public relations agency. They are hiring for the position of Content Creator, Writer (Health & Wellness). The successful applicant will join ‘Alkmy’, their Dynamic Content Studio – “a close-knit team of creatives working together as a collective to create fresh, bold, distinctive, and breakthrough Social content.” They want someone with at least “3 years of relevant copywriting experience in the digital space and a proven track record of having written for healthcare brands.” The position is full-time and based in New York City, NY. For more information, visit this page.

Atlanta Magazine is a general interest publication based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are seeking an Associate Editor who will be responsible for planning, assigning, writing, and editing digital and print content. They want someone who has at least 2 years of experience writing or editing professionally. The role is full-time and based in Atlanta, GA. Learn more here and here.

The Los Angeles Times covers news, politics, entertainment, sports, food, climate, environment, and more from Southern California and the world. They are hiring for the following full-time positions based in El Segundo, CA (currently working remotely): 

  • Multiplatform Copy Editor, Features. The copy editor will join their Features copy desk. The desk handles their “features and entertainment digital coverage and print sections: Daily and Sunday Calendar, The Envelope, Saturday, Food and Image.” The candidate should have at least 3 years’ experience editing news and features stories. Details here and here.
  • Multiplatform Copy Editor, News. The selected candidate will join their News copy desk. The desk handles their “National, Foreign, California, Business, Politics, Science, Hot Property, Opinion and Op-Ed digital and print coverage.” The candidate should have at least 3 years’ experience editing news and features stories. Details here and here.
  • Multiplatform Editor, News Desk. The successful applicant will be a key part of their News Desk. The News Desk serves as the central nervous system for their newsroom. The applicant should have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience. Details here and here.
  • Multiplatform Editor, Copy Desk. The candidate should have experience working at a professional newspaper or website. Details here and here.

KiwiCo is an ecommerce company that offers educational projects and activities for kids. They are seeking a Content Producer/Writer. The selected candidate will ideate and pitch new content ideas and will also write science-themed blog posts and video scripts. The candidate should have 4+ years of media or branded content production experience with at least 1 year of experience producing science or education content. The candidate should have a “keen eye for visual storytelling and strong ability to conceptualize graphics for science videos.” The position is full-time and located in Mountain View, CA. Details here and here.

Gannett is “the largest local newspaper company in the United States.” Their “local daily brands plus the iconic USA TODAY are expected to reach a digital audience of nearly 140 million each month.” They are looking for a full-time Sports Editor. The successful candidate will be responsible for reporting and writing news stories about sporting events. The candidate should have a background in print journalism. The job is based in Portsmouth, NH. To learn more, refer to this page.

Zendesk is a customer service software company. They are seeking a Managing Editor to join their content marketing team. The managing editor will “primarily support content management and development for the Zendesk blog.” They want someone with editing/content marketing experience in a professional setting. The role is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA. Learn more, here and here.

Warner Music Group is “a major music company with interests in recorded music, music publishing, and artist services.” They are hiring a Senior Writer, Corporate Communications. The selected applicant will “research and write press releases, memos on behalf of executives, talking points/scripts, bios, and content for multi-media presentations, among other pieces.” The applicant should have 8+ years’ related writing experience. The job is full-time and located in New York City, NY. Details here and here.

Sports Illustrated is looking for:

  • A full-time Newsletter Editor to help launch new digital products and grow the footprint of their email suite. The applicant should be a passionate newsletter consumer and have 3 to 5 years’ experience working on email newsletters.
  • A full-time Trending News Writer to write trending news articles on a variety of sports for SI.com. The applicant should have “some experience working in professional journalism or at least for a college newspaper.”

They have offices in New York City and Los Angeles, but will consider remote candidates.

BlackBerry is looking for: 

  • A full-time Web Writer & Editor to write and edit for their digital properties. This is a mid-level position that requires at least 4 years’ experience with a BS/BA or at least 3 years’ experience with a MS/MA. This position is based in San Ramon, CA.
  • A full-time Copywriter who will be “responsible for concepting and scripting for a variety of marketing and communication needs.” This is a mid-level position that requires at least 4 years’ experience with a BS/BA or at least 3 years’ experience with a MS/MA. This job is based in San Ramon, CA.
  • A full-time Senior Copywriter who will be “responsible for concepting and scripting for a variety of marketing and communication needs.” This is a senior level position that requires at least 7 years’ experience with a BS/BA or at least 5 years’ experience with a MS/MA. This job is located in San Ramon, CA.

Nasdaq is looking for a Content Strategist / Writer who will be “responsible for creating compelling and dynamic content that elevates the brand narrative while delivering on key business objectives.” They want someone with at least 5+ years’ experience in “an editorial, brand communications, or marketing role.” The job is full-time and located in New York City, NY. To learn more, visit this page.

Pinterest is hiring for the position of Brand Writer, Performance. The selected candidate will craft and oversee all copy in their performance campaigns. What they are looking for: “5+ years steeped in the wordly arts (agency and/or brand copywriting, marketing, journalism)” and “at least 2 years of experience writing specifically for performance advertising on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and LinkedIn.” The position is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, refer to this page.

 

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