27 Full Time & Remote Jobs for Writers

Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, journalists, and copywriters.

Salaries vary widely, from around $55,000 up to $210,000 a year.

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The Verge is Hiring a Weekend Editor

The Verge is a technology news website that examines how technology will change our lives in the future. They’re looking for a Weekend Editor. The selected candidate will collaborate with editors across The Verge to develop recurring weekend series. This job is full-time and remote, with a pay range of $74,000 to $85,000. To learn more, read this job description.

Time is Seeking a Weekend News Desk Editor

Time is a global media brand. They’re hiring for the position of Weekend News Desk Editor. The successful applicant will be responsible for directing and assigning reporters, editing with precision and efficiency, curating a comprehensive newsfeed, and more. The applicant should have at least 5 years of experience. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is $80,000 to $90,000. For more information, click here.

Guardian US is Looking for a Political Enterprise Reporter

Guardian US is a website that covers American and international news. They’re seeking a Political Enterprise Reporter. The ideal candidate will be “well sourced in Washington and adept at covering agencies such as HHS, Department of Education, and/or the Pentagon, as well as the world of federal contractors.” The position is full-time and based in Washington, D.C. (hybrid). The salary range is $110,000 to $115,000. To learn more, refer to this page.

IPSO is Looking for Editorial Panellists

IPSO – the Independent Press Standards Organisation – is “the regulator of most newspapers, magazines, and digital news in the UK.” They’re seeking Editorial Panellists for their Standards Investigations Panel. The applicants should have senior editorial experience at one of the publishers that they regulate. Pay: £400 a day. Location: London. Details here and here.  

Deadline: May 30th, 2025

WebMD is Looking for a Medical Reporter

WebMD is a publisher of medical and health news and information. They’re hiring a Medical Reporter. The selected candidate will produce high-quality medical news and feature content on neurology and psychiatry topics. The candidate should have 5+ years’ health or medical journalism experience. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Atlanta, GA or Newark, NJ. For more information, click here.

Nintendo is Seeking a Localization Editor

Nintendo of America is looking for a Localization Editor. The successful applicant will review “in-game text, voice scripts, manual text, package copy, game summaries, and other materials as needed.” The applicant should have 1 to 2 years of related experience. The role is based in Redmond, WA (hybrid). The base pay range is $26.44 to $37.02 per hour. To learn more, click here.

The Dallas Morning News is Hiring for the Position of Collin County Reporter

The Dallas Morning News is a newspaper serving the North Texas community. They’re looking for a Reporter to cover Collin County. The applicants should be adept at finding stories, as well as multitasking. The applicants should have strong verbal and analytical skills. The role is full-time and located in Dallas, TX (hybrid). For details, refer to this job description.

The New York Amsterdam News is Hiring an Executive Editor

The New York Amsterdam News is NYC’s oldest Black newspaper. They’re looking for an Executive Editor to build upon their historic legacy and recent successes. They’re seeking someone with 10+ years’ journalism experience and 3+ years’ newsroom management or leadership experience. The job is located in New York City, with an annual salary of $105,000. For details, refer to this post and this job description.

Deadline: June 6th, 2025

MinnPost is Looking for a Deputy Editor

MinnPost is a news organization in Minneapolis. They’re seeking a Deputy Editor. The selected applicant will lead their “newsroom’s day-to-day editorial strategy and coverage planning while also helping lead the types of longer-term, ambitious in-depth projects that lead to high-impact journalism.” The applicant should have 5+ years’ journalism experience. The job is full-time and based in Minneapolis, MN (hybrid). The salary range is $85,000 to $95,000. The priority deadline for this job is June 1, 2025. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.

BDG is Seeking a Part-time Affiliate Shopping Writer

BDG, a global media company, is hiring a remote part-time Affiliate Shopping Writer. The selected candidate will be responsible for writing assigned product round ups for brands like Bustle, Elite Daily, Romper, and Nylon. The candidate will also be responsible for writing single-product and brand spotlight reviews. The candidate should have 3+ years’ editorial or copywriting experience. For more information, refer to this job description.

The Washington Examiner is Hiring a Night Copy Editor

The Washington Examiner, a political news organization, is looking for a full-time Night Copy Editor. The selected candidate will edit stories and commentary for their website and weekly magazine. This is primarily a remote job, but the ideal applicant would be based near Washington D.C. The salary for this job is $58,000. To learn more, read this job description.

Chron is Seeking a Senior Texas Reporter

Chron is Houston’s daily news source for the latest in sports, culture, food and drink, music, entertainment, weather, and politics. They’re looking for a full-time Senior Texas Reporter. The applicant should have at least 5 to 7 years’ news reporting experience, with a strong emphasis on Texas news and culture. Applicants located in Houston are preferred but they’re open to applicants across Texas. To learn more about this job, click here.

The New York Times is Hiring a Business Investigations Editor

The New York Times helps people understand the world through deeply reported independent journalism. They’re seeking a Business Investigations Editor to run their Business desk’s investigations team. They’re looking for someone with 7+ years’ journalistic and management experience. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). The annual base pay for this job is $170,000 to $200,000. To learn more, read this job description.

Adtalem Global Education is Looking for a Copywriter

Adtalem Global Education is a medical and healthcare education provider. They’re seeking a Copywriter. The selected applicant will be responsible for “copywriting and editing for a portfolio of healthcare-focused higher education institutions, creating copy for campaigns, and ensuring brand consistency across all channels/platforms.” The applicant should have 3+ years’ relevant work experience. The job is full-time and based in Columbia, MD. The expected salary range is $49,199.33 to $86,253.75. For details, click here.

The Wall Street Journal is Hiring for the Position of Reporter, Tech & Finance

The Wall Street Journal provides coverage of news, business, politics, technology, real estate, arts, culture, and more from the U.S. and around the world. They’re seeking a Reporter, Tech & Finance to “cover the Wall Street-Silicon Valley money machine.” The reporter should have at least 7 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA. The pay range is $145,000 to $210,000. For details, read this job description.

STAT is Hiring a News Editor

STAT is a health-oriented news website. They’re seeking a full-time News Editor. The selected applicant will be key to their operation in the afternoons and evenings. The applicant should have at least 3 years’ experience in daily journalism. For this role, they will consider applicants based anywhere in the US. The minimum salary is $75,000. To learn more, refer to their reporter’s post and this job description.

The New York Post is Seeking an Entertainment Reporter

The New York Post covers news, pop culture, entertainment, sports, real estate, and more. They’re looking for an Entertainment Reporter to join their entertainment digital team. The selected candidate will be responsible for generating and crafting 7 to 8 SEO-optimized entertainment news stories every day. The candidate should have at least 5 years’ experience. The position is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The position is currently remote for applicants based in Los Angeles. The salary range is $60,000 to $75,000. For more details, click here.

The Washington Post is Looking for a Deputy Congress Editor

The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re seeking a Deputy Congress Editor to guide their Washington reporting. The candidates should have a minimum of 5 years’ professional journalism experience. The job is full-time and located in Washington, DC. The salary range is $122,500 to $204,100. For details, refer to this job description.

NYLON is Seeking a Culture Editor

NYLON is a Bustle Digital Group brand that covers fashion, music, entertainment, and culture. They’re hiring a Culture Editor. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of their music and culture verticals. The candidate should have 5+ years of culture editing and writing experience. The role is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid), with a salary range of $68,000 to $75,000. To learn more, click here.

New York Magazine is Hiring a Senior Social Editor

New York Magazine covers news, politics, fashion, culture, entertainment, and food of New York. They’re looking for a full-time Senior Social Editor to manage their flagship social accounts. The applicants should have 5 years of experience and excellent writing and editing skills. The job is based in New York, NY (hybrid). The pay range is $84,353 to $100,000. For more details, refer to this page.

National Journal is Seeking a Copy Editor

National Journal is “a premier editorial, research, and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate Washington.” They’re looking for a Copy Editor to join their newsroom. The applicants should have “excellent editing and fact-checking skills, as well as an understanding of Congress and the political landscape.” The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC (hybrid), with a salary range of $50,000 to $55,000. For more information, read this job description.

Politico is Looking for a Newsletter Editor

Politico is a news and information company that covers politics and policy in the US and the rest of the world. They’re seeking a Newsletter Editor for their politics and policy newsletters. They’re looking for someone with 3+ years’ relevant journalism experience. The editor will work from Sunday to Thursday, around 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time. The job is full-time and located in Arlington, VA. For details, read this job description.

Time Out is Seeking a Chicago Things To Do Editor

Time Out is a guide to the best music, film, art, food, hotels, attractions, and things to do in the greatest cities of the world. They’re hiring for the position of Chicago Things To Do Editor. The selected candidate will be responsible for writing and curating Things To Do features, working with the social and video team to increase reach and engagement, building and optimizing a weekly newsletter, and more. The candidate should have 5 to 6 years of experience in the media industry. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Chicago, IL, with a salary range of $65,000 to $75,000. To learn more, click here

Yahoo is Hiring a Local Services Writer

Yahoo is a media and tech company. They’re seeking a full-time Local Services Writer to “create best-of guides and help and how-to articles related to local businesses, specifically plumbers, roofers, painters and related services, as well as profiles and evaluations of those services.” The writer should have 2 to 4 years of experience. This position can be fully remote or based at one of their offices across the US. The compensation range is $56,250 to $117,500. To learn more, refer to this job description.

The Associated Press is Seeking an Airlines and Travel Reporter (Newsperson)

The Associated Press is a global news organization committed to factual reporting. They’re looking for an Airlines and Travel Reporter (Newsperson) with advanced-level professional competency in both written and spoken English. The reporter should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in journalism. This job is full-time and located in Atlanta, Chicago or Dallas. To learn more, refer to this job description.

Deadline: May 29th, 2025

Left On Friday is Seeking a Senior Copywriter

Left On Friday, a premium active swimsuit brand, is hiring a Senior Copywriter. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the copy direction across all their digital platforms, including website, email, social media, and paid ads. The candidate should have 7+ years’ copywriting experience. This role is based in Los Angeles, CA (hybrid). The salary range is $85,000 to $100,000. For details, read this job description.

Deadline: May 30th, 2025

Santa Cruz Local is Hiring a Managing Editor

Santa Cruz Local, a local news organization serving Santa Cruz County, is looking for a Managing Editor. The selected applicant will manage a small team of reporters and journalists, edit and assign stories, lead editorial strategy, and more. The applicant should have 2+ years of experience. The job is full-time and located in Santa Cruz County, California (hybrid). The salary range is $76,000 to $80,000. Top applicants will be interviewed on Zoom, and each interviewee will be paid $50 for their time. For more information, refer to this post and this job description.

 

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