Dear Writers,
Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers. Companies in this list include The New York Times, Panasonic, SELF, MrBeast, and NYLON.
We’ve noted salary ranges when available, as well as whether the job is a remote only position.
— Jacob Jans
Thanks to Fatima Saif for Compiling This List
MrBeast is the world’s largest YouTube brand. They are hiring a Writer (Associate Producer). The selected applicant will “research trends and tactics for retention against YouTube algorithm” and also “write prop lists, challenges, punishments, and prizes for videos.” The selected applicant will work with their “on site teams day to day to facilitate that the creative vision is met during production decisions.” The applicant should preferably have previous Youtube experience. The role is full-time and based in Greenville, NC. To learn more, refer to this page.
SFGate is seeking a remote Travel Reporter who is based in Southern California. The selected candidate will write up to 2 short news stories a day and keep track of the Bay Area’s major travel infrastructure. The candidate should have 1 to 3 years’ relevant news reporting experience. The job is full-time. Salary is $65,000-$68,000. Details here and here.
The Yale Review is a literary journal that was founded in 1819. They are seeking a Deputy Editor/Digital Director to help establish their new online identity. The selected applicant will strategize with their Editor in Chief to “develop and edit a podcast, online columns, and other initiatives across digital platforms.” The applicant should have 4 years of related experience. The role is full-time and located in New Haven, CT. For details, visit this page.
The New York Times is looking for a Staff Editor for their Home Team. The ideal applicants will be “able to quickly and cleanly execute changes to the layout and order of the home screens while showing creativity and initiative in presentation and framing.” The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. Annual base pay range is $105,308.84 to $120,000.00. To learn more, refer to this page.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is one of the United States’ largest pediatric healthcare systems. They are looking for a Writer/Editor to concept and develop digital content for “multiple audiences in the form of consumer parent resources web content, e-communications lead nurturing content, paid search and native advertising headlines and content.” The applicant should have at least 3 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in Brookhaven, GA. Details here and here.
Injustice Watch is a Chicago-based journalism organization that “focuses on issues of equity and justice in the court system.” They will be hiring several full-time reporters and senior reporters over the coming months.
– Senior Reporter: The senior reporters should have 5 or more years of experience. They should also have “a track record of using enterprise and investigative techniques in their reporting to collaborate with other reporters and residents on long-term investigative and public-service journalism projects.” The position is full-time and based in Chicago. Salary range is $80,000 to $90,000.
– Reporter: The reporters should have an investigative mindset as well as experience reporting on “issues that intersect with the courts to contribute to long-term investigative and public-service journalism projects.” Salary range is $65,000 to $85,000.
To learn more, refer to their investigative reporter’s tweet.
Panasonic North America is looking for an HR Content Writer to oversee their internal content management platforms. The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience as a copywriter and a demonstrated ability to create clear and concise employee-facing technical copy. The role is full-time and based in Newark, NJ. Details here and here.
HuffPost is a news and opinion website. They are looking for a Senior Politics Editor to manage and edit a team of around 10 reporters. The candidate should have 5+ years of political digital journalism experience. The job is full-time and remote. Salary is $130,000 to $155,000. Details here and here.
New York Life Insurance Company is looking for a Digital Writer/Editor to provide editorial/content support to their internal business partners that aligns their “field force or 12,000+ agents and 800+ managers with the company’s strategy.” The writer/editor should have 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience. Salary is $72,500 to $107,500. The role is full-time and based in White Plains, NY (hybrid). For more information, visit this page.
Scientific American is a popular science magazine that covers science discoveries and technology innovations. They are seeking a Science News Reporter who will be responsible for identifying important and interesting news items as well as reporting and writing compelling and grammatically sound copy. The reporter should have 2 years of experience. The job is hybrid and based in New York or Washington, DC. Base salary range is $69,000 to $73,000. To learn more, refer to their editor-in-chief’s tweet and this page.
Deadline: December 9th, 2022
Global Press Journal is an international news organization that delivers reporting from the least-covered places on earth. They are looking for a Regional Editor, Latin America. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading a team of over a dozen reporters across the region. The applicant should have at least 7 years’ journalism and at least 3 years’ people management experience. The applicant should be fluent in English and Spanish. The job is full-time and remote. Compensation: $70,000 to $90,000 USD. To learn more, refer to this page.
Deadline: December 1st, 2022
SFGate is a digital-only publication that features news and entertainment from the Bay Area and beyond. They are looking for a Tech Reporter. The successful applicant will write up to 2 short news stories a day and also keep track of the Bay Area’s major tech companies. The applicant should have 1 to 3 years’ relevant news reporting experience. Salary is $68,000-$70,000. The role is full-time and located in San Francisco, CA. For details, refer to their tech editor’s tweet and this page.
WBUR is Boston’s NPR News Station. They are hiring for the position of Associate Producer, Newsletters. The selected candidate will create and manage editorial content across platforms (email, newsletters, websites, social media, and more). The candidate should have at least 3 years’ related work experience. The job is full-time and based in Boston MA (hybrid). Minimum salary is $67,958. To learn more, refer to their managing editor’s Twitter thread and this page.
The Texas Tribune is a newsroom that informs and engages Texans on state politics and policy. ProPublica is a newsroom that focuses on producing investigative journalism in the public interest. They are looking for a Data Reporter to join their shared investigative team. The selected candidate will be instrumental in their coverage of important accountability stories in Texas. The candidate should have 3+ years of experience. The job is full-time and the candidate can be based anywhere in Texas. Minimum salary is $80,000. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread and this page.
Deadline: December 18th, 2022
Self is a health and wellness magazine by Condé Nast. They are looking for:
– A Food Writer with a strong science-based service reporting background. The selected applicant will be responsible for pitching and writing, or updating 3 to 5 food articles a week. The applicant should have at least 4 years’ relevant writing experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. Base salary range is $65,000 to $100,000. Details here.
– A Fitness Writer who will be responsible for pitching and writing, or updating 3 to 5 fitness articles a week. The candidate should have 3+ years’ relevant writing experience. The position is full-time and located in New York, NY. Base salary range is $65,000 to $100,000. Learn more here.
The New York Amsterdam News is seeking a full-time Science Reporter for their Blacklight Investigative Unit. The successful candidate will cover breaking science related news and long form and investigative topics. The candidate should have 5+ years of experience. This is a 2 year, grant funded, union position that is located in the New York City area (flexible work options are available). Salary is $80,000. For details, refer to this tweet and this page.
Deadline: December 6th, 2022
NYLON is a Bustle Digital Group brand that covers fashion, music, entertainment, and culture. They are hiring an Entertainment Editor. The selected applicant will help develop and oversee their website’s entertainment coverage. The applicant will also assign, edit, and write articles that appeal to their audience. The applicant should have 4 to 6 years of entertainment editing or writing experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). Salary range is $63,500 to $70,000. To learn more, refer to this tweet and this page.
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They are looking for a Newsletter Editor to help reach new audiences, build reader habits, and expand their digital subscriber base. The editor should have at least 3 years’ experience in a newsroom and also experience working on newsletters. The role is full-time and located in Washington, DC. For more information, visit this page.