19 Full Time & Remote Jobs for Journalists, Writers, and Editors

Dear Writers,
Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for journalists, editors, and writers. Organizations in this list include The New York Times, Guardian US, Politico, The Atlantic, and Wirecutter.
Many of these are full time and/or hybrid opportunities. Most of them are based on the U.S.
For freelance opportunities, see this list.
— Jacob Jans
Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

Atmos is a biannual magazine and digital platform that explores climate and culture. They’re hiring a Managing Director. The selected candidate will be responsible for executing their mission, growing their capacity, and overseeing all their day-to-day operations. The candidate should have at least 7 to 10 years of experience. The job is full-time and remote (East Coast hours preferred). Compensation is $130,000 to $170,000. To learn more, visit this page.

Deadline: June 8th, 2023

The New York Times is looking for a Movie Critic. The successful candidate will be responsible for writing weekly reviews and monthly essays, notebooks, appraisals, etc. The candidate should have 7 to 10 years of journalism experience. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY. Salary range is $115,506.56 to $150,000.00. For details, visit this page.

Guardian US is a website that covers American and international news. They’re looking for:

– A Senior Editor, Sports to help grow their North American audience for soccer. The editor will help them develop a vision for their US soccer section, with a special emphasis on the increasing interest in the Premier League and the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The editor should have a minimum of 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in New York. Remote will be considered. Salary range: $110,000 to $120,000. Details here and here.

– A Copy Editor, West Coast to edit copy for spelling, style, tone, accuracy, and grammar. The schedule for the job is Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm PT or 11am-7pm PT. The job is full-time and based in Los Angeles, CA or remote (with west coast hours). Salary range: $88,000 to $95,000. Learn more here and here.

The Atlantic is a magazine that covers news, politics, science, technology, culture, education, health, and more. They’re looking for an Assistant Editor (Science, Technology, & Health). The selected applicant will join their science, technology, and health desk. The applicant should ideally have 2 years of editorial experience (school experience can count). The job is full-time and can be located in New York, NY or Washington, DC. Salary is $55,000-$65,000. For details, refer to their senior editor’s tweet and this page.

The New York Post covers news, pop culture, entertainment, sports, real estate, and more. They’re seeking:

– An Education Reporter with strong news gathering skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). The shift for the job is Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Salary range is $31,200-$125,000. Details here and here.

– A Political Reporter to quickly write clear copy on national political stories. The reporter should have 3 years of experience. The position is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The shift for the job is Sunday-Thursday 7:30a-3:30p. Salary range is $32,100-$125,000. Learn more here and here.

Salon is an independent publication that covers news, politics, culture, entertainment, science, health, and food. They’re looking for a Staff Writer to join their culture team. The applicant should have 2+ years’ journalism experience. The job is full-time and remote. They’re especially interested in applicants who have on-camera experience and live within commuting distance of their Midtown Manhattan studio. Starting salary range is $60,000-$75,000. To learn more, refer to this tweet and this page.

Politico is a news and information company that covers politics and policy in the US and the rest of the world. They’re hiring for the position of:

– New York Playbook Writer: The selected candidate will anchor their coverage of New York City politics. The candidate will also co-author their political newsletter, New York Playbook. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. Salary range is $85,000-$110,000. Details here and here.

– California Climate Reporter: The successful applicant will anchor a new newsletter on the politics and policy of climate change in California. The role is full-time and based in Sacramento, CA. Salary range is between $80,000 and $120,000. Learn more here and here.

– California Breaking News Reporter: The selected applicant will cover breaking news about California and contribute to the California Playbook franchise. The job is full-time and based in Sacramento, CA. Salary is $65,000 to $75,000. Details here and here.

Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit investigative news outlet that reports on issues of importance to Wisconsin. They’re hiring a Reporter to “uncover the effects of state legislation, policies, and laws on the lives of people in Wisconsin.” Location: Madison (hybrid work schedule). Salary: $60,000 to $70,000. The initial application window will remain open until June 1 but they will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. For more information, refer to their tweet and this page.

Deadline: June 1st, 2023

World Politics Review publishes news and analysis on global affairs. They’re looking for a Managing Editor to lead their day-to-day editorial operations. They’re seeking someone with a passion for international affairs and excellent editorial skills. The job is remote. Salary range is between $85,000 and $100,000. For details, refer to their tweet and this page.

Stylist Magazine is a weekly magazine and a website for smart, successful, and sophisticated women. They’re seeking two writers to “work across digital and print, exploring all the issues (and the fun things) that matter to women in 2023.” The job is full-time (37.5 hours/week) and based in London. To learn more, refer to their deputy digital editor’s tweet and this page.

Deadline: May 28th, 2023

Wirecutter is a product review site owned by The New York Times. They’re hiring for the position of Senior Staff Writer, Software. The selected applicant will be responsible for pitching, researching, reporting, and writing multiple short-form pieces a week on the software, applications, and operating systems that we use on a daily basis. The applicant should have 5+ years of experience. The job is full-time and can be fully remote or based in New York, NY. Salary range: $76,500 to $105,000. To learn more, refer to this tweet and this page.

BOMB is a quarterly arts and culture magazine. They’re looking for a Managing Editor with a strong visual arts background and 5 years’ editorial experience. The editor should have “a passion for recognizing and amplifying important new and historically underrepresented voices.” The job is full-time and based in New York City (hybrid schedule is permitted). Salary: up to $70,000. To learn more, refer to their tweet and this page.

Deadline: May 26th, 2023

 

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