Dear Writers,<\/p>\n
Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers and editors.<\/p>\n
Companies in this list include DC Comics, Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, Microsoft, and more.<\/p>\n
— Jacob Jans<\/p>\n
Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.<\/em><\/p>\n Prism<\/strong> is a BIPOC-led news outlet that covers voting rights, electoral justice, criminal justice, racial justice, workers\u2019 rights, immigration, the environment, gender and LGBTQIA+ issues, and more. They are hiring for the following positions:<\/p>\n Copy Editor<\/a>. The successful applicant will proofread and fact check pieces, assure adherence to style, and check for libel and attribution. This position is full-time and remote. Starting salary is $50-$60K. Deadline to apply is August 22, 2021.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Senior Reporter, News<\/a>. The selected applicant will file a new story daily, 5 days a week. The stories should center BIPOC and underserved audiences. This job is full-time and remote. Starting salary is $60-$70K. Deadline to apply is August 22, 2021.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Dexerto<\/strong> is an esports and influencer media platform. They are looking for a TV & Movies Writer who is an expert in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Game of Thrones (GoT), Star Wars, and other fandoms. The applicant should have a snappy writing style and should be confident with social media. The applicant should ideally have SEO blog writing experience. The role is full-time and remote. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Financial Advisor IQ<\/strong> is an advisor resource from the Financial Times. They are seeking an Associate Editor to join the team that covers the retail financial advice industry. The selected candidate will generate story ideas, select and shape stories, edit copy, and work with reporters. The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Washington Post<\/strong> is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They are looking for an Editorial Writer who will write editorials, participate in board meetings to discuss pressing current events, and also maintain topical knowledge of current news stories. The writer should have 3 to 5 years of experience. The role is full-time and based in Washington, DC. Details here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Los Angeles Times<\/strong> is a daily newspaper that covers news from Southern California and the world. They are looking for:<\/p>\n An Editorial Writer, Sacramento to cover California politics and policy. The selected candidate will be responsible for conceiving and shaping editorials, defending them before the board, and reporting and writing them. The candidate should have at least 8 years of reporting and writing experience. The job is full-time and will be based in Sacramento, CA (they are currently working remotely). Details here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n A Deputy Features Editor who will be responsible for assigning and editing features coverage from staff members and freelancers. The editor will also be responsible for bringing ideas for building on franchises like Plant PPL, L.A. Affairs, and Image. The position is full-time and will be based in Sacramento, CA (they are currently working remotely). Learn more here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Cognizant<\/strong> is a technology company that provides data and AI services. They are seeking a Senior Writer who will be \u201cresponsible for helping teams and Solution Pods for developing pitch narratives.\u201d The candidate should be an expert in multiple presentation styles, copy-editing, and storytelling. The candidate should have 3 years of \u201cexperience in writing in B2B environments and digital sales and communications.\u201d The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. Details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sports Illustrated<\/strong> (SI) is hiring for the following positions:<\/p>\n Senior Editor, Fantasy<\/a>. The selected candidate will edit copy and oversee the production of fantasy sports content (text and video). The candidate should have at least 5 years of digital experience. The job is full-time and remote.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Staff Writer, Fantasy\/Sports Betting<\/a>.\u00a0The successful candidate will be a leading voice in their fantasy and sports gambling coverage. The successful candidate will produce informative and differentiating content for their audience. The candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant experience. The role is full-time and remote.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Associate Editor, Sports Betting<\/a>.\u00a0The associate editor will edit copy, assist with the production of content, and help shape the content strategy. The applicant should have at least 2 years of digital experience. The position is full-time and remote.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n DC Comics<\/strong> is a comic book publisher. They are looking for an Assistant Editor who will assist \u201ceditors with development and production of DC Comics, licensed comics, digital comics, media tie-ins, and custom projects.\u201d The Assistant Editor will also interact with \u201cfreelancers and various departments to ensure that the projects are moving through the appropriate departments as scheduled.\u201d The applicant should have 1 to 2 years of work experience. The position is full-time and based in Burbank, CA. Learn more here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Seattle Times<\/strong> is a news organization that covers local news, politics, business, entertainment, sports, travel, and restaurants for Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. They are looking for two Assistant Managing Editors to join their leadership team. The selected candidates will exercise broad leadership as members of the newsroom\u2019s senior management team. They will participate in management decisions about staffing, budgeting, coverage, etc. The applicants should have at least 7 years\u2019 newsroom experience including 5 years\u2019 supervising experience or equivalent journalism experience. The job is full-time and based in Seattle, WA. Details here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Physicians for Human Rights<\/strong> (PHR) is a non-profit organization that works at \u201cthe intersection of medicine, science, and law to secure human rights and justice for all.\u201d They are hiring a full-time Senior Writer who will be responsible for preparing fundraising and institutional development materials. They want someone with at least 10 years of grant writing, journalism, or programmatic research\/writing experience. This role is usually located in New York City but is currently remote because of the Covid-19 pandemic. For more information, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Microsoft\u2019s Global Demand Center (GDC) within the Cloud Marketing Group <\/strong>is \u201cleading the marketing transformation of Microsoft\u2019s largest and fastest growing commercial cloud businesses.\u201d They are looking for a Writer to \u201chelp light up the digital experiences that support how customers, across industries, buy cloud services from Microsoft.\u201d The primary job of the successful applicant will be to write, re-write, and edit copy. The applicant should have 6+ years\u2019 digital marketing copywriting experience. The position is full-time and located in Bellevue, WA. For more information, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n The San Francisco Chronicle<\/strong> is a newspaper and website that serves the San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. They are looking for:<\/p>\n A Newsletter Writer who will be the primary writer for their Bay Briefing morning newsletter. The selected candidate will shape the newsletter\u2019s voice and format and will work on engagement projects to deepen the relationship with the readers. The candidate should have at least 3 years of newsroom experience. The position is full-time (Sunday-to-Thursday schedule) and based in San Francisco, CA. Details here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n A Deputy Editorial Page Editor who will edit daily editorials and op-eds. The successful applicant will also be deeply involved in their editorial board\u2019s endorsement process. The applicant should have at least 3 years\u2019 experience at a newspaper, magazine, or web publication. Details here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n An Assistant Audience Editor who will work at the center of their fast-paced newsroom and collaborate and communicate with every team. The selected applicant will own strategy for all of their social media channels. The applicant should have at least 3 years of newsroom experience. The role is full-time and based in San Francisco, CA. Details here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Stripe<\/strong> is \u201ca technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet.\u201d They are hiring a Copywriter\/Editor for their Content Marketing Team. The selected candidate will create and manage compelling and engaging content across a number of marketing channels. The candidate should have at least 10 years of experience as a marketing copywriter and\/or editor. The job is full-time and remote. To learn more, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers and editors. Companies in this list include DC Comics, Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, Microsoft, and more. — Jacob Jans Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list. 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