Dear Writers,
The world continues to remain in lockdown. However, amazingly, companies are still posting job openings for writers. Here’s our latest roundup of job postings for writers. These are primarily from media companies, such as magazines, websites, newspapers, etc.
Thank you to Fatima Saif for her extensive research on this.
Sincerely,
Jacob Jans
Freedom With Writing
Jobs for Writers
Sportico is a digital sports news platform. They are looking to fill five editorial positions, including a sports business editor/reporter. They want 3+ years of sports or business editing experience. They have one editorial position available based in Los Angeles. The rest of the positions are based in New York, NY. To learn more, visit this page.
MotorTrend Group is an automotive media company. They are looking to fill the following full-time positions in El Segundo, CA:
- Associate Editor (prior experience preferred)
- Copy Editor-hourly job (previous experience a plus)
- Executive Editor (at least 10+ years of experience)
- Staff Writer (at least 5+ years of experience)
- Newsletter Editor (1-3 years of experience)
WebstaurantStore is an online restaurant supplies and equipment company. They are looking to fill the following positions:
- Content Writer: This is an entry-level position based in Tampa, FL.
- SEO Content Writer: This position is based in Lititz, PA.
- SEO Content Writer: This position is based in Tampa, FL.
BuzzFeed is a digital media and tech company that delivers news and entertainment content to millions of people around the world. They are looking to fill the position of trending news editor. The candidate should have 3+ years of experience. The position is full-time and based in their New York or LA office. For more information, refer to this page.
WE is “one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world.” They are looking for an associate editor with at least 2 to 3 years of experience. The associate editor will create and edit content for some of the largest tech brands in the world. The job is entry-level and based in New York, NY. Details here.
KiwiCo is an ecommerce company that offers educational projects and activities for kids. They are seeking a full-time senior editor to create, edit, and manage content for their hands-on projects for kids. They want 10+ years of experience. The job is based in Mountain View, CA. To learn more, visit this page.
Everspring offers online educational solutions. They are looking for a full-time writer. The candidate should have 5 to 8 years of experience in “sales writing, communications, or marketing.” The candidate should also have experience writing request for proposal (RFP) responses. The position is based in Chicago, IL. To learn more, visit this page.
Kotaku is a gaming news and tips website by G/O Media. They are looking for a staff writer who has “an insatiable appetite to play games, ask questions about them, report on them, and critique them.” This is an entry-level job, preferably based in their New York City offices but also open to remotes. For details, refer to this page.
IGN covers video games, TV, movies, tech, and comics. They are seeking a senior news reporter who will “investigate and report on breaking and longform news.” They want 7+ years of experience. The job is remote. To learn more, visit this page.
NBC News covers world news, politics, business, technology, health, pop culture, and sports. They are hiring for the position of Senior Business & Tech Editor for their Business, Technology and Media unit. The candidate should have 7+ years of relevant experience. The position is based in New York, NY. Details here.
The New Yorker is “a multi-platform media enterprise, spanning print, digital, audio, video, and live events.” They are hiring a web producer/copy editor. They want 2 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. For details, refer to this page.
Built In is “a network of local online communities connecting passionate tech professionals with startups and technology companies in five of America’s hottest markets.” They are seeking a staff writer. They want 3 to 5 years of experience. The position is based in Chicago, IL. To learn more, visit this page.
Full Sail University is a private media arts college. They are looking for a full-time editor/writer who will “provide intensive copyediting, proofreading and content alignment of curriculum and education compliance materials.” The want someone with 2 years of experience. The job is based in Winter Park, FL. For details, visit this page.
AJ+ is an “all-digital video channel and social media brand” by Al Jazeera. They are looking for staff writers for an email newsletter that they will be launching in the coming months. They want at least 3 years of experience. The position is based in Washington D.C. Role Type: 6 month contract. Details here.
New York Magazine covers news, politics, fashion, entertainment, food, and culture of New York. They are a part of the Vox Media family. They are looking to fill the following full-time positions:
- Copy editor (2 years of experience required)
- Features editor (7+ years of experience required)
- Features writer (5 to 10 years of experience required)
All of these positions are based in New York, NY.
Snopes is a fact-checking website. They are hiring a full-time story editor with at least 7 years of experience. The applicant must have mastery of basic English grammar and fluency in written/spoken Spanish. The position is fully remote. To learn more, refer to this page.
Stink Studios is a global creative studio. They are looking for a full-time senior writer with “at least 5+ years of copywriting experience, preferably in a creative studio or agency environment.” The position is based in Los Angeles, CA. Details here.
Part Time / Freelance
Fatherly is a digital media brand for dads. They are seeking a freelance entertainment writer. The successful candidate will contribute short articles to their Play section and will work 30 hours per week. For details, refer to this page.
Valnet is an online media publishing company. They are looking for a freelance TV and movie news writer to “provide extensive coverage of Netflix programming at ScreenRant.com – the #1 movie and TV website on Google.” The writer will be required to contribute 20 news articles per month. For details, refer to this page.
