Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, journalists, and copywriters.
Salaries vary widely, from around $55,000 up to $186,000 a year.
Many few of these are remote work opportunities.
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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list
People Inc. is Hiring for the Position of Senior Editor, Content & Programming, MyRecipes
People Inc., America’s largest digital and print publisher, is hiring for the position of Senior Editor, Content & Programming, MyRecipes. The selected applicant will be “responsible for executing MyRecipes’ content strategy through the curation and programming of recipe collections and editorial content that drive engagement, saves, and repeat usage.” The applicant should have 5 to 8+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is $80,000 to $98,000. To learn more, read this job description.
Visa is Hiring a Manager, Copywriter
Visa is a leader in digital payments technology. They’re hiring for the position of Manager, Copywriter. The selected applicant will develop clear and compelling content across their newsroom and digital channels. The applicant should have 5 or more years’ relevant work experience. The role is full-time and based in Austin, TX. The salary range is $116,300 to $186,000. For details, read this job description.
Gizmodo.com is Seeking an Editor-in-Chief
Gizmodo.com is a website covering tech, science, and entertainment. They’re hiring an Editor-in-Chief. The selected candidate will lead a team of around 20 writers and editors. The job is full-time and based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The salary range is between $130,000 and $175,000. For more information, read this job description.
Scholastic is Hiring a Senior Editor
Scholastic is a publisher and distributor of children's books. They’re seeking a Senior Editor to join their team at Storyworks 4-6, a print and digital magazine read by 1 million kids in grades 4-6. The selected applicant will be responsible for pitching and researching clear and curriculum-connected articles for each issue of the magazine. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. The compensation range is $85,790 to $89,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
The Texas Newsroom is Hiring an Investigative Reporter
The Texas Newsroom is “a public radio journalism collaboration that includes NPR, KERA in North Texas, Houston Public Media, KUT News in Austin, Texas Public Radio in San Antonio and other stations across the state.” They’re looking for an Investigative Reporter. The successful applicant will “report investigative news stories for on-air and online platforms, including KUT News, Texas Standard (‘the national daily news show of Texas’) and public radio stations across the state.” The applicant should have 5 or more years’ reporting experience. The role is full-time and located in Austin, TX. The salary starts at $70,000. For details, click here.
Morning Walk is Seeking a Copywriter
Morning Walk is a performance branding company. They’re looking for a Copywriter. The selected applicant will “work across a diverse mix of clients, from automotive enthusiast brands and heavy equipment manufacturers to community-focused financial institutions and emerging growth companies.” The applicant should have 3 to 4+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Chicago, IL (hybrid). The salary range is $70,000 to $80,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Progressive Insurance is Hiring a Copywriter
Progressive Insurance is looking for a Copywriter for their in-house agency, Ninety6. The selected applicant will “support creative development and write across marketing, advertising, customer, and employee communications.” The role is full-time and remote. The compensation range is $61,300 to $98,700. For more information, read this job description.
EndeavorB2B is Looking for a Lead Reporter, Plastics
EndeavorB2B is a B2B media and events company. They’re hiring for the position of Lead Reporter, Plastics. The selected applicant will be “responsible for the production of high-quality, high-value original bylined content across all viable media—print, digital, social, audio, visual.” The applicant should have 5 years of editorial experience. Experience covering manufacturing and business is a plus, while knowledge of the plastics industry and processing technologies a big plus. The job is full-time and remote. The salary range for this role is $55,000 to $57,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
TopStep is Hiring a Copywriter
TopStep, a prop firm, is looking for a Copywriter. The successful applicant will “write trader-facing emails across product launches, policy updates, feature announcements, and program changes that are clear, on brand, and built to convert.” The applicant should have 1+ years’ copywriting experience. The job is full-time and based in Chicago, IL. The base salary range is $60,000 to $70,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Octus is Seeking a Senior Reporter, Private Credit
Octus is “a leading global provider of credit intelligence, data, and analytics.” They’re hiring for the position of Senior Reporter, Private Credit. The selected applicant will help build out their “coverage of private debt/capital markets, including private equity, credit secondaries, fund raising, and M&A.” The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is between $140,000 and $150,000. For details, read this job description.
The Los Angeles Times is Looking for an Early Childhood Development and Education Reporter
The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper that covers news from Southern California and the world. They’re seeking a full-time Early Childhood Development and Education Reporter to “identify and execute ambitious stories that explore all facets of early childhood.” This two-year position is based in El Segundo, CA. The salary range is $84,328 to $119,293. To learn more, read this job description.
Newsweek is Hiring for the Position of News Editor, Newsweek.com
Newsweek, a global media organization, is looking for a News Editor, Newsweek.com. This role “demands editors who can run a national news desk at full throttle—making high-stakes editorial decisions in real time, rewriting aggressively, and delivering journalism that competes head-to-head with the strongest U.S. newsrooms.” They’re seeking someone with 7 to 10+ years’ experience at a high-level U.S. digital newsroom. This is a full-time role working 3:00 pm to 12:00 am ET five days per week, including one weekend shift. This job may be worked remotely anywhere in the U.S. The salary range is $90,000 to $100,000. For more details, refer to this page.
Consumer Reports is Seeking a Reporter, Health, Food and Safety
Consumer Reports (CR) is a nonprofit product-testing organization. They’re hiring for the position of Reporter, Health, Food and Safety. The selected applicant will “closely follow beats related to some of CR’s top issues including food safety and product safety.” The applicant should have at least 2 to 3 years’ reporting experience. This role is full-time. The salary range is $110,560.34-$112,599.96 for NY/California and $105,032.33-$106,969.96 for all other CR locations. To learn more, refer to this job description.
The Washington Post is Hiring for the Position of D.C. City Hall Reporter
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for a D.C. City Hall Reporter. The selected candidate will “cover the mayor’s office, D.C. Council and key agencies, producing timely and authoritative reporting on city government.” The role is full-time and located in Washington, D.C. The salary range is $97,400 to $162,300. Applications received by June 28 will be prioritized. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Bloomberg is Hiring a Federal Reserve and US Economy Reporter
Bloomberg is looking for a Federal Reserve and US Economy Reporter. The selected candidate will “cover the Fed's policy decisions, speeches, reports and personnel moves while breaking news on the central bank.” The candidate should have 4+ years’ business journalism experience. The job is full-time and based in Washington, D.C. The salary range is $90,000 to $120,000. For details, read this job description.
The New York Post is Hiring a Senior Reporter
The New York Post covers news, pop culture, entertainment, sports, real estate, and more. They’re seeking a Senior Reporter (Sunday-Thursday, 10 am-6 pm) to join their New York newsroom. The selected applicant will “report on the biggest stories of the day – across New York City and beyond.” The applicant should have 7 to 10 years of experience. The position is full-time and based in New York, NY. The base pay range is $95,000 to $110,000. To learn more, read this job description.
The Daily Beast is Looking for Editors
The Daily Beast is a news and opinion website dedicated to independent journalism. They’re looking for:
- A News & Newsletter Editor to help them as they expand into a new platform: Substack. The applicant should have at least 4 years’ journalism experience, with at least 2 years in an editing role. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is $85,000 to $105,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
- A Managing Editor, Evenings to help their dynamic newsroom. The candidate should have at least 4 years’ journalism experience, with at least 2 years in an editing role. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in New York, NY, with a Sunday-Thursday work schedule. The pay range is $105,000 to $130,000. For more details, read this job description.
The Houston Chronicle is Looking for a Local Politics Reporter
The Houston Chronicle is hiring a Local Politics Reporter. The successful applicant will “cover Houston-area elected officials in Austin and Washington, tracking their priorities, influence and effectiveness in delivering for the region.” The applicant should have 3+ years’ reporting experience. The job is full-time and based in Houston, TX (hybrid). For more information, read this job description.
Straight Arrow News is Seeking a Food and Agriculture Reporter
Straight Arrow News is a digital media operation that delivers unbiased and comprehensive news coverage. They’re hiring a Food and Agriculture Reporter to “cover how America gets fed – and why that process has become a source of economic stress, political conflict, and cultural confusion.” The reporter should have 3 to 5 years of experience. The role is full-time and remote. The salary range is $80,000 to $100,000. For details, refer to this job description.
The Real Deal is Looking for a News Reporter
The Real Deal is a real-estate news outlet. They’re seeking a full-time News Reporter. The selected applicant will write several original web stories each week and produce in-depth features for their website and monthly magazine. This role requires a presence in Dallas. For details, refer to this job description.
Daily Mail US is Hiring a Features Assistant Editor
Daily Mail US is looking for a Features Assistant Editor. The selected applicant will pitch feature ideas daily, compose briefs for feature writers, edit under tight deadlines, and more. The applicant should have at least 4 to 5 years’ newsroom experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The salary range is $110,000 to $130,000. For details, refer to this job description.
Tor Publishing Group is Hiring an Associate Editor
Tor Publishing Group is looking for a full-time Associate Editor to join the Bramble team. Working closely with a Senior Editor, this role will “acquire or co-acquire and edit primarily romance titles for the Bramble list.” This role is classified as remote but is tied to their New York, NY office. The salary range is $60,000 to $65,000. For details, read this job description.
The Athletic is Seeking a Senior Editor, NFL
The Athletic, a digital sports media company, is looking for a Senior Editor, NFL: “This is a senior role in a fast-paced environment contributing to comprehensive editorial oversight of our NFL coverage, using data analytics to optimize performance, and partner across the editorial organization and business teams on a range of initiatives.” The applicant should have 4+ years of experience. The job is full-time and remote. The base salary range is $80,000 to $90,000. For details, read this job description.
Tovala is Hiring a Copywriter
Tovala, a food-tech company, is looking for a Copywriter. The selected candidate will write compelling and on-brand copy for a range of marketing channels. The candidate should have 3 to 5 years’ copywriting experience. The job is full-time and based in Chicago, IL (hybrid). The compensation range is $65,000 to $75,000. To learn more, read this job description.
The Washington Post is Looking for a D.C. Sports Reporter
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re looking for an ambitious journalist to serve as a D.C. Sports Reporter, with a focus on the Washington Commanders. The applicant should have at least 3 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in Washington, D.C. The salary range is $73,600 to $110,400. Applications submitted by June 25 will be prioritized. To learn more, refer to this job description.
The New York Times is Hiring for the Position of Reporter, Book Review
The New York Times is a newspaper and digital media company that helps people understand the world through deeply reported independent journalism. They’re looking for a Reporter, Book Review to “cover the publishing industry and wider literary world.” They’re seeking someone with 5+ years’ journalism experience as a reporter. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY. The base pay range is between $113,270.67 and $125,000. To learn more, read this job description.