Dear Writers,

Despite the continuing lockdown throughout most of the world, there are companies out there looking to hire writers.

Here’s our latest update of jobs for writers – mostly from media companies, but also from major brands such a Facebook and Coca-Cola.

Thank you to Fatima Saif for her extensive research on this.

Sincerely,

Jacob Jans
Freedom With Writing

Maximus provides “high-quality business process and technology solutions, as well as specialized consulting services for government agencies across North America, Australia, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Singapore.” They are seeking a proposal writer with 5+ years of experience. The position is full-time and remote (can be located anywhere in the US). Learn more here.

ThinkWhy creates “U.S. labor market software that supports better career lives.” They are looking for a full-time technical writer who will “focus on translating economic and labor conditions into relatable content for business audiences.” They want 5+ years of relevant experience. The position is based in Dallas, TX. Details here.

Facebook is looking for a full-time AI writer/editor to create content for their AI blog. They want someone with 7+ years of communications experience. The position is located at either their headquarters in Menlo Park, CA, New York, NY or San Francisco, CA. For details, visit this page.

AARP is “the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.” They are seeking an editorial content writer/editor/producer who will be responsible for creating content for their digital, multimedia, print, and other platforms. They want 3+ years of related experience. The job is full-time and based in Washington D.C. To learn more, visit this page.

Bloomberg Industry Group is an affiliate of Bloomberg L.P. and “a leading source of legal, tax, regulatory, government, and business information for professionals.” They are hiring for the position of deputy news team lead, labor & employment news. They want 5+ years of experience in journalism. The job is full-time and based in Arlington, VA. Details here.

Rest of World is a new international nonprofit journalism organization. They are hiring for the following positions based in New York:

• Managing editor (7+ years of editing experience)
• Technology & business editor (6+ years of experience in journalism/publishing, with at least 3+ years of experience in editing)
• Senior editor (3+ years of editing experience is preferred)
• Reporter-researcher (3+ years of experience in journalism/publishing)

They are also hiring for the positions of regional editors in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East & North Africa, and Latin America. For details, refer to this page.

Money.com covers personal finance news. They are looking to fill the following positions based in New York, NY:

• Editor, insurance (at least 4 to 7 years of editing experience required, preferably in digital journalism)
• Editor, real estate (at least 4 to 7 years of editing experience required, preferably in digital journalism)
• Reporter (a degree in journalism or related field required)

Phoenix New Times is a digital and print media company in Phoenix, AZ. They cover local news, arts, music, culture, and restaurants. They are hiring a full-time staff writer. To learn more, refer to this page.

Willow Creek Community Church is “a non-denominational, multi-generational Evangelical Christian megachurch located in the Chicago suburb of South Barrington, Illinois.” They are looking for a full-time content writer who will “create compelling content to be used in weekly emails, website copy, app articles, blog and story posts, and social media posts within a consistent brand voice.” The job is based in Chicago, IL. To learn more, visit this page.

CNET provides the latest tech news, reviews, price comparisons, how-tos, videos, podcasts, and more. They are seeking a freelance wellness reviews writer with at least 3 years of experience. The selected candidate will “research and test products to write 4-5 best lists per month.” This is a fully remote position that is open to anyone in the U.S. Job type: contract. Details here.

Digital Trends is a tech news website. They are looking to fill the following full-time positions:

• Associate managing editor-commerce (based in NYC)
• Associate editor, mobile and wearables (based in NYC, at least 2 years of editorial experience required)
• Content specialist (entry-level, hourly job, based in Portland)
• Section editor, home theater (based in NYC or Portland, 1-3 years of editorial experience required)

They also have a number of freelance writer/editor job openings. For details, refer to this page.

Spotify is a global audio streaming service. They are hiring an associate content writer for their premier storytelling podcast network, Parcast. The selected candidate will join Parcast’s script-writing team and write podcasts which will be consumed by millions of people. The candidate should have “a passion for true crime, history, and suspense.” The position is based in Los Angeles, CA. Details here.

CoinDesk offers news and analysis on bitcoin, crypto and blockchain tech. They are hiring for the following editorial positions:

• Global news editor (5+ years’ experience required). Location: San Francisco, CA
• Managing editor, global macro & policy. Location: Anywhere
• Managing editor, tech. Location: Anywhere
• Web editor. Location: New York, NY

Crate and Barrel is a multi-channel furniture and housewares retailer. They are looking for an editor to join their Creative Content department. The editor will “copyedit, proofread and fact-check creative content for all print and digital channels of the Crate and Barrel brand: direct marketing, stores, eCommerce and emails.” They want 7+ years of experience. The job is full-time and located in Northbrook, IL. Details here.

Whova is an IT company that provides all-in-one event management solutions. They are looking for a full-time, in-house content writer with 2 to 5 years of experience. The position is based in San Diego, CA. To learn more, refer to this page.

Coca-Cola Studios (CCS) is an in-house agency within Coca-Cola Company’s global headquarters in Atlanta, GA. They are seeking a full-time creative writer who “will contribute to executing communication strategy and marketing/advertising campaigns through a variety of media.” They want at least 5 years of experience. The position is based in Atlanta, GA. Details here.

Deadline: April 23rd, 2020

The Washington Post is looking for a multiplatform editor for their Emerging News Products team. The selected candidate will “work on apps and distributed news partnerships.” Experience with writing alerts will be a plus. The job is full-time and based in Washington D.C. For details, visit this link.

Deadline: May 5th, 2020