Editorial World - Issue 27: Guggenheim Museum, Paramount, and a couple of great legal editorial roles
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I thought I’d give you a bumper crop of freebie job postings this week. Enjoy! And don’t forget to subscribe to the paid tier if you want to get the best non-pitch, fully remote writing gigs (contract, part-time, ad hoc, and a few full-time roles) in your inbox every week. It’s only $6/month for over 100 vetted opportunities per month (and of course, it’s tax deductible!).
Freebie Job Listings
Every week, I offer up some interesting opportunities that fall outside the scope of the paid listings:
The Washington Post is looking for a National Intelligence Reporter to work onsite. Salary: $137,300-$228,900/yr.
The Boston Globe needs an onsite Express Reporter. Salary undisclosed.
Bloomberg is hiring an Evening Newsletter Editor. No salary indicated.
MLex is looking for a Senior Reporter, Artificial Intelligence, to work out of their Washington, DC, office. Salary: $79,100-$91,000/yr.
The New York Post has an opening for a Page Six - Style Reporter working part-time (up to 24hrs/week) on a hybrid basis. It pays $20-$30/hr.
Paramount is hiring a freelance Editorial Assistant to work on a hybrid basis out of their NYC office. Salary: $47,000-$57,500/yr.
The Los Angeles Times needs a temporary Assistant Editor (Entertainment) to work out of El Segundo, California. It pays $45.35-$60.61/hr.
The Guggenheim Museum is hiring an Associate Editor, Publications, to work onsite. Salary: $72,100/yr.
The Global Investigative Journalism Network (Fuller Project) has an opening for an Editor-in-Chief to work out of their office in Washington, DC. Salary undisclosed.
Yahoo needs a Senior Editor (Local Services). Salary: $90,800-$188,800/yr.
JOBS
Adventure, Travel, Sports (1)
Senior Marketing Writer at Road Scholar (Nonprofit – Educational Travel)
Write copy for direct mail, email, web, video scripts, blogs, and the alumni magazine. Full-time. Location restrictions: Must be based in the US. $$$: US $59,000-$68,000.
Artificial Intelligence, Data, Crypto (1)
Copywriter (Crypto) at 21.co (Financial Services - Crypto)
Write content for blogs, SEO articles, educational product-based reports, landing page, and other marketing materials. Full-time. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: US $60,000-$80,000/yr.
Arts & Entertainment (2)
Narrative Writer at Dice (Recruiter – for unnamed client)
Develop original treatments, stories, scripts, and dialogue for assigned game project. Contract – 3 months. Location restrictions: None. $$$: US $50-$60/hr.
Editor (Entertainment & Celebrity) at The List
Edit and publish articles, focusing on accuracy, clarity, and SEO. Freelance. Location restrictions: None. $$$: US $23/hr.
Business, Finance, Marketing (5)
Marketing Copywriter at Altium (Electronics Design Software)
Create copy for marketing campaigns. Contract – 6 months. Location restrictions: Must be based in the US. $$$: US $99,459-$108,501/yr.
Investment Writer at Titan (Investment Firm)
Write short-form, news cycle driven, content, and lead the curation of the daily newsletter. Freelance. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: US $50-$150/article.
Proofreader/Editor at Eliassen Group (For unnamed Fortune 500 client)
Edit marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, emails, and more. Part-time. Location restrictions: Must be based in the US. $$$: US $20-$25/hr.
Social Ghostwriter at Compose.ly (Content Writing Service – unnamed client)
Craft long-form social media posts tailored to the client’s voice, primarily for LinkedIn and Twitter. Part-time – 10 hrs/wk · Contract – 6 months. Location restrictions: None – but flexibility to work in the East Coast time zone. $$$: ???
Financial Content Writer at Compose.ly (For unnamed client)
Write engaging and differentiated content that showcases a unique approach to wealth management. Full-time · Contract – 6 months. Location restrictions: Must be based within the US. $$$: US $35-$48/hr.
Communications, PR (1)
Overnight Content Editor at Cision (PR & Communications)
Orchestrate and execute the efficient processing of client press releases. Full-time. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: ???
Education (2)
K-12 Writer at Summit K12 (E-Learning Provider)
Write stories, passages, and other works leveled for an appropriate audience, including Q&A choices in the STAAR assessment format. Contract – 30-40hrs/wk. Location restrictions: None specified – but must be an educator licensed in Texas. $$$: US $40/hr.
Arts Item Writer at Cambium Assessment (Education Admin Programs)
Develop passages, create test questions, carry out final web approvals. Full-time. Location restrictions: None specified (some travel required). $$$: ???
Food & Drink (1)
Food Editor at Static Media (for food sites such as Chowhound, Daily Meal, Food Republic, and The Takeout)
Edit and publish articles. Full-time · Freelance. Location restrictions: None. $$$: US $23/hr.
Government, Law, Politics (2)
Blog Editor at Ashoori Law
Review, edit, and refine blog posts written by the firm’s immigration attorneys. Contract. Location restrictions: None. $$$: ???
Attorney Editor (Trusts & Estates) at The Mom Project (Recruiter – unnamed client)
Review and update practical guidance and forms, and an online legal product; create new content. Part-time – 13hrs/wk · Contract (Sep 2024 – Apr 2025). Location restrictions: Must reside in Georgia. $$$: US $44.29-$51.43/hr.
Health, Medical (1)
Editorial Specialist at Aquent (For a Pharma client)
Carry out detailed language corrections and disaster checks on core and derivative assets. Temporary. Location restrictions: None – but prefer candidates on the East Coast. $$$: $48-$51/hr.
Lifestyle (1)
Writer/Editor at The International Mission Board (nonprofit religious organization)
Develop and support training resources for new missionaries, churches, and national partners. Part-time – 5 hrs/day. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: ???
News, Reporting (1)
Staff Reporter at Daily Kos
Identify, pitch, and write politics-related stories. Full-time. Location restrictions: Must be based within the US. $$$: US $77,200-$87,600/yr.
Scriptwriting & Podcasting (2)
Senior Editor (Digital & Podcast) at The Hired Guns (For unnamed client – nonprofit education organization)
Full-time · Contract – 18 months. Location restrictions: Must be based in the US. $$$: US $95,000-$120,000/yr.
Long Form Scriptwriter at Think Grow Successful (Youtube Channel)
Research and write about topics such as business, tech, and health. Freelance. Location restrictions: None. $$$: US $200-$1000/project.
Tech & Science (2)
Writer/Editor at Cybersecurity Law Report
Write one in-depth article per week. Freelance. Location restrictions: None. $$$: US $750-$1000/article.
Science Editor at A&L Scientific Editing (Research Services)
Enhance the scientific content and clarity of research articles written by non-native English speakers. Part-time · Contract. Location restrictions: None. $$$: US $25-$65/hr.
UX and Technical (3)
Technical Writer at Abstract Security (Computer and Network Security)
Create and maintain clear and comprehensive product documentation. Part-time · Contract. Location restrictions: None. $$$: ???
Technical Editor at Environmental Assessment Services
Review, edit, and format documents such as data summary reports, scientific studies, and project proposals. Part-time. Location restrictions: None. $$$: US $28-$32/hr.
Content Editor at Aquent
Write customer-focused content for Cloud services; provide editorial support for a large group of global writers in the Java content ecosystem. Contract. Location restrictions: None specified. $$$: US $58-$63/hr.