Editorial World - Issue 26: MIT, Investopedia, and a new substack for people who have been laid off
The best non-pitch, remote-only, editorial jobs of the week. More than 100 vetted opportunities every month!
Around Substack…
How is everyone?? I delayed sending out this week’s newsletter because of Labor Day. I hope those of you who observed the holiday had a relaxing long weekend!
It’s a bit of an unpleasant subject, but layoffs are by now a fact of life if you work in media and publishing, and a big part of why many people are propelled into freelance/portfolio careers. Which is why this week I want to highlight Laid Off, an amazing new substack from Melanie Ehrenkranz. Melanie does personal interviews with people from a range of industries who have been laid off, and is also fostering an incredibly supportive community in the substack chat. Highly recommended for anyone who is navigating the ups and downs of post-layoff life.
Freebie Job Listings
Every week, I offer up some interesting opportunities that fall outside the scope of the paid listings:
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is looking for a full-time Reporter to work onsite and cover news about the AI industry in China. No salary indicated.
Storyful, a social media newswire, needs a Journalist on a six-month contract, to work out of New York City on a hybrid basis. $25-35/hr.
The New York Times is hiring a Reporter – Metro Courts to work on a hybrid basis. Salary: $111,049-$140,000/yr.
Newsweek is looking for an Evening Politics Editor to work 1:00pm-10:00pm M-F. Salary: $80,000-$90,000/yr.
An extremely rare opportunity. The New Yorker is hiring a full-time Fact Checker. Salary: $69,600-$73,000/yr.
JOBS
Adventure, Travel, Sports (1)
Associate Editor at Triathlete (Lifestyle Publication)
Part-time. Location restrictions: No restrictions. $$$: US $25-$30/hr.
Artificial Intelligence, Data, Crypto (1)
Crypto/Blockchain Writer at Graphite (Growth Agency)
Execute and deliver a range of content for clients. Contract. Location restrictions: Must be based in the US or Canada. $$$: ???
Arts & Entertainment (1)
RPG Writer at Bodeville (for an unnamed client)
A writer to build quests and puzzles upon the client’s overarching story. Freelance. $$$: ???
Business, Finance, Marketing (10)
Copywriter at Michelle Villasenor (For unnamed client)
Michelle’s client is looking for experts in direct response and UGC script writing. Freelance – 4 months · Full-time. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: ???
Editorial Assistant (Asset Management) at McKinley Marketing Partners (for unnamed client)
Factcheck and refresh content, create employee bios, and other tasks. Part-time – 15 hrs/wk · Freelance. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: ???
Copywriter at Beno (Hospitality brand)
Write copy for various platforms, including website, social media, and emails. Part-time. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: ???
Editor (Economics) at Investopedia
Edit and publish educational content to help readers understand macro and microeconomics. 20-40hrs/wk · Contract – Oct 1-Dec 31, 2024. Location restrictions: Must be based in the US. $$$: US $50/hr.
Copywriter at Cosmitto (Marketing agency)
Write marketing content such as landing pages, emails, and blog posts. Part-time – 10-15hrs/wk. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: ???
Copywriter at Cart.com
Write and edit copy such as blog posts, sales sheets, and eBooks. Freelance · Temporary. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: ???
Writer (Logistics and Supply Chain) at Red Stag Fulfillment
Write blogs that demystify the world of logistics, supply chain, and ecommerce order fulfillment. Freelance. Location Restrictions: None. $$$: ???
Copywriter at TCWGlobal
Write copy for ads and social media. Part-time – 20-30hrs/wk · Contract – 3 months. Location restrictions: Must be based in the US and able to work PST zone hours. $$$: US $45-$55/hr.
Copywriter/Content Writer at MEV (Software development agency)
Write marketing-oriented articles and website content; rewrite technical materials. Part-time · Contract. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: US $20-$58/hr.
Copyeditor at The Daily Upside (Digital Media – business, finance, economics)
Part-time · Contract. Location restrictions: Prefer candidate to be based on the West Coast. $$$: US $38/hr.
Environmental (1)
Writer at ClimateAI
Write content to build the product marketing portfolio. Part-time. Location restrictions: Must be based in the US. $$$: ???
Government, Law, Politics (1)
Writer-Editor at US Customs and Border Protection
Write and edit materials for senior executives, including articles, speeches, and newsletters. Temporary – 12 months. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: US $50-$60/hr.
Health, Medical (5)
Medical Reviewers at Fortune Recommends (Product reviews arm of Fortune Media)
Editor Stephanie Hope is looking for mental health experts to review products. Freelance. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: ??? – email Stephanie with your hourly rate.
Medical Content Writer at Hire Digital (recruiter - for a leading pharmaceutical client)
Research and write articles on laboratory services, diagnostic, and emerging trends. Part-time · Freelance. Location restrictions: None specified. £££: ???
Content Manager at Beyond the Book (Recruiter – for unnamed client within the health sector)
Manage the US brand across content, social media, and comms. Part-time. Location restrictions: Must be based in the UK. £££: GBP £35,000-£40,000/yr.
Myasthenia Gravis News Columnist at Bionews
Write a 400-800wd column every week. Freelance · Contract. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: ???
Writer-Editor at Sci.bio Recruiting (For client – a trade publication)
Write original content on Life Science/Biopharma recruitment and hiring for quarterly print publication. Part-time. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: ???
News, Reporting (2)
Weekend Editor (Politics) at Newsweek
Lead coverage of political news on Saturdays and Sundays. Full-time. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: US $80,000-$90,000/yr.
Business Reporter at Sherwood News (NY-based publication about money)
Freelance. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: ??? (same rate as the Wall Street Journal).
Tech & Science (1)
Content Writer at Relay.app
Write SEO-optimized blog posts. Jacob is looking for expertise in AI automation tools. Freelance. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: ???
UX and Technical (2)
UX Copywriter at Razorfish
Write user interface copy. Freelance · Contract. Location restrictions: None. $$$: US $40-$62/hr.
Technical Writer-Editor at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Write and edit technical materials such as reports, presentations, and speeches on FERC-related topics. Full-time. Location restrictions: None. $$$: US $72,553-$117,400/yr.