Full Time & Remote Jobs for Writers & Editors

Dear Writers,

Here’s our latest roundup of jobs for writers and editors. Many of these are remote positions. Companies in this list include Scholastic, Wired, Forbes, and Deloitte.

Salaries vary widely from $42,900 for a copy editing position, to $225,000 for a job as an executive editor with Wired.

— Jacob Jans

Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

The Los Angeles Times is a source of breaking news, politics, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment for Southern California and the world. They are hiring a Deputy Op-Ed Editor to commission, select, and edit commentary across a wide range of subjects. They are looking for someone with at least 6 years’ editing experience. The job is full-time and based in El Segundo, CA (they are currently working remotely). Learn more here.

Glossy is a publication that “covers how technology is modernizing the fashion and luxury industries.” They are looking for a Senior Editor with 6+ years of reporting and editing experience as well as a large network of beauty and fashion executive contacts. Salary starts at $100,000. The job is full-time and remote. For details, refer to this Tweet and this page.

Scholastic is a publisher and distributor of children’s books. They are looking for a Copy Editor. The selected candidate will be responsible for copyediting/proofreading children’s books, guides, marketing content, etc. The candidate should have 3 to 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). Annual Salary: $42,900 to $60,500. Details here.

The Seattle Times is a daily newspaper that covers local news, politics, business, entertainment, travel, sports, and restaurants in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. They are seeking a Government and Politics Editor to guide their “coverage of elected officials, elections, policy-making and the impact of policies on communities at the federal, state and local levels.” The editor should have at least 3 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in Seattle, WA. For more information, refer to this page.

The Mary Sue is “the geek girl’s guide to the universe.” They are looking for an Editor in Chief with a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a senior writing/editorial role and a deep knowledge of the entertainment industry. The position is full-time and remote. To learn more, refer to this Tweet and this page.

The Hearst Texas Publishing Hub is looking for a Copy Editor to help in the production of “newspapers through page layout, copy editing, headline and caption writing to engage readers.” The Copy Editor should have 1 to 3 years of experience. The position is full-time and located in Houston, TX. For details, visit this page.

Wirecutter is a product review site owned by The New York Times. They are hiring for the position of Staff Writer, Gifts. The writer will be responsible for researching and selecting gifts to recommend to their readers. The writer should have at least 2 years of experience. The job is full-time and can be remote (preference will be given to applicants based in New York City). For more information, refer to this page.

The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They are seeking a Managing Editor for Audience and Visual Journalism. The successful candidate will oversee “areas of the newsroom focused on audience growth and strategy, curation and distribution, new story formats and visual journalism.” The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC. Applications received before 11/20/2022 will be prioritized. Learn more here and here.

Forbes Advisor offers personal finance advice and news. They are hiring for the position of Deputy Editor, Credit Cards. The selected applicant will write and edit content covering credit cards and credit. The selected applicant will also find, recruit, and train freelancers. The applicant should have at least 2 years’ credit card journalism experience and 3 to 5 years’ online journalism experience. The role is full-time and remote. For more information, refer to this page.

Wired is a magazine that covers the current and future trends in technology. They are looking for an Executive Editor, News. The selected candidate will collaborate with the Global Editorial Director (GED) in shaping their overall coverage strategy. The job is full-time. Location: San Francisco, CA (preferred) or New York, NY. Base salary range: $170,000 to $225,000. Details here and here.

States Newsroom is a network of state-based news outlets. They are seeking a full-time National Editor. The selected candidate will “maintain editorial standards, coverage consistency, and commentary breadth at affiliated outlets.” The selected candidate will also supervise and support state editors. The candidate should have extensive reporting and editing experience. Location: Chapel Hill, NC, Washington, DC, or remote. Salary: $95,000. To learn more, refer to this Tweet and this page.

Grist is a non-profit online publication that covers climate and sustainability. They are looking for a Staff Writer, Indigenous Affairs. The writer will be responsible for pitching, reporting, and writing stories on “the connections between Indigenous communities and the environment, the impacts of climate change, and policy.” The writer should have at least 2 to 4 years’ experience reporting Indigenous Affairs. Pay is $65,330 to $94,080. The job is full-time and can be remote. For more information, refer to this Tweet and this page.

Edward Jones is a financial services firm. They are hiring a Digital Content Writer for their Service Division. The selected applicant will be responsible for writing new content and updating existing content for their digital self-service platforms. The applicant should have 1 to 3 years of experience. The role is full-time and remote. For details, refer to this page.

Deloitte is “a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services.” They are hiring for the position of Writer/Editor, GPS Pursuits. The selected candidate will join their Government and Public Services (GPS) team. The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in “proposal writing in response to Federal and/or State Request for Proposals (RFP) and analyzing / understanding RFP requirements, including Corporate Experience and Past Performance sections.” The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. To learn more, refer to this page.

 

 

 

 

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