Editorial World Remote Writing Jobs, Issue 19: Train AI chatbots; write for Playboy; and get paid to stalk Gavin Newsom
The best non-pitch, remote-only, editorial jobs of the week. More than 100 unique opportunities every month.
Around Substack…
I love bumping into friends on Substack and was thrilled to see
on these streets! For those of you who don’t know, Juliana recently restarted Book Life, a regular roundup of book lists, reviews, and news delivered with wit, insight, and great taste. Check out the list of her favorite food memoirs in the latest issue.I also love geeking out on film and TV scripts, DVD commentaries, and shows like The Offer. Unsuspend my disbelief, please! This week, I came across this interview by
with Aline Brosh McKenna, the screenwriter for The Devil Wears Prada. It’s a terrific piece, and, in case you’re wondering, Aline does talk about THAT monologue:I was the fifth writer — when I got the script, there were a few lines about, "People in this room are involved with you wearing that sweater." It hung around in the script for a long time, kind of unmolested. Over time, I would add a few lines, then it got to be seven or eight lines. But I was always concerned about it because it's sort of a story stopper. She could just walk in and yell at her, and you could do it much more concisely.
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It was very long by the time I finished several drafts of it. I sent it to David, and I said, "Well, you'll use some of this. I'm sure you won't use all of this." And then every sentence that was in that script is on the screen.
Read the whole article. It’s very good.
Also, a quick reminder that toward the end of the week, I will share two or three jobs from that week’s issue on Notes. So if you’re a free subscriber and want to see what sort of jobs you’ll get if you subscribe, then follow me here. Also, I will occasionally run silly quizzes where the winner gets a free month for answering a movie-related (usually) question correctly!
Free Editorial Job Listings
Every week I add to the free preview a few interesting opportunities that fall outside the scope of the paid listings:
Ogilvy is looking for an Experience Writer based in New York, to craft content artifacts such as style guides, content audits, and content matrices. $45,000-$90,000/yr.
This one is timely. The Sacramento Bee Capitol Bureau is looking for a California Governor Reporter to cover Gavin Newsom as his stature within the Democratic Party increases. $73,000-$88,000.
Visa is looking for a marketing copywriter based in San Francisco. $87,800-$124,100/yr.
Playboy’s articles and interviews are legendary. How would you like to be a Lifestyle & Trending Writer in their Los Angeles office? It’s a hybrid role and pays between $68,000 to $70,000/yr.
JOB LISTINGS
Artificial Intelligence, Data (4)
Writer at DataAnnotation (AI Training)
Teach AI chatbots; devise conversations over a range of topics; write high-quality answers when given prompts; compare the performance of different models; research and fact-check AI responses. Full-time or part-time. Jurisdiction(s): No restrictions specified. $$$: US $20+/hr.
Linguist/Curator for AI at Russell Tobin (Recruiter – Unnamed client)
Build, curate, analyze and label large corpus of content following different domain-specific rules. Assess quality of machine language models. Contract. Jurisdiction(s): No restrictions. $$$: Not specified.
Senior Writer & Editor – AI at Work at Microsoft
Write, co-write, or edit content published on the Microsoft 365 blog – Microsoft’s thought leadership publication on the future of work; help business leaders understand how Copilot can transform their business. Full-time. Jurisdiction(s): No restrictions. $$$: US $103,800-$200,300.
AI Innovation Journalist/Developer at McClatchy (Media Network)
This position is aimed at integrating AI in ways that enhance storytelling and reporting capabilities. Full-time. Jurisdiction(s): Ideally located near one of McClatchy’s 30 markets. $$$: US $60,000-$75,000/yr.
Arts & Entertainment (2)
Weekend Writer at US Weekly
Write traffic-generating celebrity and entertainment news stories. Part-time – 8 hrs over Saturday and Sunday. Jurisdiction(s): No restrictions. $$$: US $35/hr.
Gaming News Writer (Weekends) at CBR (Comic industry news)
Write video game news. Freelance · Contract. Jurisdiction(s): No location restrictions. $$$: Not specified.
Business, Finance, Marketing (2)
Content Writer at netPolarity
Write copy and edit content for marketing and communications materials, including email, web, and advertising copy, infographics, social copy, event copy, and long-form assignments such as blogs and whitepapers. Contract – 12 months. Jurisdiction(s): Must be in EST or CST zones. $$$: US $45-$50/hr.
Copyeditor at Planet Interactive (Recruiter – Global Advertising/Marketing client)
Contract. Jurisdiction(s): No restrictions. $$$: US $18-20/hr.
Education (3)
Social Work Content Editor/Writer at EBSCO Information Services
Write and update social work-related topics for point-of-care and education products. Contract. Jurisdiction(s): No restrictions specified. $$$: Not specified.
Assessment Item Writer/Editor at Instructure (E-learning Provider)
Write, review, edit, and/or revise test items based on state standards and grade-level appropriateness to internal and external deadlines. Contract. Jurisdiction(s): No location restrictions. $$$: Not specified (on a per project basis).
Content Creator at EarlyBird Education (Literacy Tech)
Take complex topics and make them clear and enticing, while finding the angle of the story. Contract · Part-time – 10hrs/wk. Jurisdiction(s): No location restrictions. $$$: US $20-$40/hr.
Food & Drink (2)
Copywriter at Crowd Cow (Food Startup)
Write content for different stages of the customer awareness lifecycle. Contract – 3 months · Part-time – at least 20hrs/wk. Jurisdiction(s): No restrictions specified, but require daily crossover with PST zone. $$$: Not specified.
Writer at What Now Media Group
Write daily pre-opening restaurant news across our portfolio of publications. Freelance. Jurisdiction(s): No location restrictions. $$$: Starts at US $1250/month.
Government, Law, Politics (1)
Legal Writer (Business Immigration) at WR Immigration (Global Immigration Firm)
Prepare specific writing-intensive immigration cases; collect and review documents; conduct research for facts; draft persuasive, detailed case documents, including support letters. Full-time. Jurisdiction(s): No location restrictions (office based in Santa Monica). $$$: US $52,500-$65,000/yr.
Health, Medical (4)
Content Marketing Writer at Healthline Media
Write content focused on people living with chronic conditions such as psoriasis, arthritis, diabetes. Freelance. Jurisdiction(s): No restrictions specified. $$$: US $250 per article.
Medical Writer (Medical Aesthetics) at Orion Group (Recruiter – Unnamed client)
Write medical aesthetics training content including presentations, learning module scripts, and classroom materials. Contract – 6 months. Jurisdiction(s): Must be based in the US. $$$: US $80-$90/hr.
Copywriter (Pharma/HCP) at Cella (Recruiter – Unnamed client)
Write short-form, long-form, and promotional content for a range of marketing and digital communications. Contract · Part-time – 20 hrs wk. Jurisdiction(s): No location restrictions. $$$: US $45-$50/hr
Contract Specialist at Ferrum Health (Healthcare AI Infrastructure)
Create blog posts that align with Ferrum’s mission and trends; update social accounts, focusing on LinkedIn. Contract · Part-time – 10-15hrs wk. Jurisdiction(s): No restrictions. $$$: Not specified.
Lifestyle (1)
Automotive Journalist at Carbuzz
Write a minimum of 5 articles per week. Contract. Jurisdiction(s): No restrictions. $$$: Not specified.
News, Reporting (2)
Digital Editor at Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (City Journal)
Write headlines (H1 and SEO) and produce metadata for City Journal; assemble and edit the daily e-mail newsletter. Full-time - requires regular travel to New York City every 1-2 months. Must be able to work Eastern Time zone hours. Jurisdiction(s): No location restrictions. $$$: US $75,000-$95,000/yr.
News Reporter at Newsweek
Work with the New York bureau to write breaking and original news stories, conduct interviews and obtain exclusives. Freelance · Contract. Jurisdiction(s): No restrictions specified. $$$: US $300-$400/day.
Tech & Science (3)
Content Analyst/Writer at Kutir Corporation (Software Developer)
Contract – 12 months. Jurisdiction(s): No restrictions specified. $$$: Not specified.
Content Writer (WordPress and/or Cybersecurity) at Melapress (Software Startup)
Write technical how-to guides, knowledge base articles, and other technical content for the blog and website. Freelance. Jurisdiction(s): No restrictions specified. $$$: Not specified.
News Reporter at AndroidPolice.com
News Contributors to cover tech stories, including Android updates and releases. Freelance · Contract. Jurisdiction(s): Must be based in the US or Canada. $$$: Not specified.
UX and Technical (1)
Content Writer at Microsoft
Write technical material such as appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. Contract - 12 months. Jurisdiction(s): No restrictions. $$$: US $29-33/hr.