Editorial World Remote Writing Jobs - Issue 30: Spotify, Sony, and a job that involves interviewing billionaires
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How is everyone?? If you’re like most writers, you’ll recognize the all too familiar frustration of having ideas and insights that arise fully formed in your mind, only to dissipate when you try to put them into words. If you find yourself stuck in that place between inspiration and expression, then Alexander Chee’s On How To Be Prolific and How To Face The Wall, is a must-read. His advice is to just keep going and make the struggle part of the writing by embracing and naming the obstacles:
You can also describe the wall and make that part of the essay. “Each time I try to write this I write two paragraphs and stop. Let’s see if this is true this time.” And then as you get closer to the end of the second paragraph, describe the difficulty. “I can feel the forces that want me to stop.” Describe them. “It’s already too heavy, you see, already too weighted with symbolism.”
And then, “Here I am, starting the third paragraph.” It’s a little like liveblogging your own writers’ block but what if it works?
With this approach, the act of creation itself becomes a way to think through the ‘not knowing’.
Lots of opportunities for marketing writers this week…
Just to point out that there are a lot of marketing writing roles in the paid listings this week. Apparently, companies have budgets to use up before the end of the year, so it’s a good chance for freelance writers to pick up some well-paid contract work.
Freebie Job Listings
Every week, I offer up some interesting opportunities that fall outside the scope of the paid listings:
Bloomberg Digital is looking for an Explainer Editor (US) to commission and edit pieces that provide the context behind news stories. The role will be based in NYC. Salary: $120,000-$160,000/yr.
NBCUniversal is looking for a Weekend Writer/Editor to join E! News in NYC. Salary: $70,000-$80,000/yr.
POLITICO is hiring a Reporter (Morning Tech) to work onsite out of Arlington, Virginia. Salary: Undisclosed.
POLITICO is also looking for a White House Reporter based in Arlington. Salary: Undisclosed.
The Washington Post has reposted its ad for a National Intelligence Reporter based in Washington, DC. Salary: $137,300-$228,900/yr.
Forbes is looking for a temporary Reporter (Wealth) to dig through billionaires’ financial filings and annual reports, and carry out interviews with the individuals themselves. This is a paid internship ($24/hr) that can be done from anywhere in the US.
Spotify is hiring a Supervising Editor for The Journal (its daily narrative news podcast made in partnership with the Wall Street Journal). You can be based anywhere in North America; but must be able to work East Coast hours. Salary: $112,500-$160,800/yr.
Amazon is looking for an Editorial Writer (Amazon Ads) to work out of Los Angeles, NYC, or Washington, DC. Salary: $108,400-$185,000/yr.
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is looking for a Writer/Editor to work onsite in Washington, DC (but the role is remote-eligible). Salary: $68,400-$88,900/yr.
Daily Kos needs an Editor to work full-time on a remote basis (Pacific Time Zone hours) from anywhere in the US. The role involves editing/rewriting pieces from staff and freelancers. Salary: $82,400-$93,000/yr.
Finally, I don’t usually include calls for pitches, but Conz Preti, a Deputy Editor at Business Insider, recently posted this interesting opportunity on Threads:
JOBS
Arts & Entertainment (1)
Writer at Sony Interactive Entertainment - PlayStation
Develop original treatments, stories, scripts, and dialogue for game projects. Full-time · Contract. Location Restrictions: None specified. $$$: ???
Business, Finance, Marketing (11)
Copywriter at Sayari (Software Development)
Write marketing material such as blog posts, press releases, brochures, and emails. Part-time – 10-15 hrs/wk · Freelance. Location Restrictions: None specified. $$$: US $25-$45/hr.
Financial News Writer at Money Digest
Pitch stories; write news and evergreen article topics from a selection of assignments. Full-time. Location Restrictions: None. $$$: US $21/hr.
Resume Writer at IMPACT Group (Career Coaching Firm)
Develop resume products for clients in job search programs. Part-time. Location Restrictions: Must be located in FL, GA, MI, NC, NJ, or NY. $$$: ???
Copywriter at Possible (Financial Services)
Full-time. Location Restrictions: Prefer candidates located in or willing to travel to NYC, San Francisco, LA, Chicago, or Seattle. $$$: US $117,600-$123,800/yr.
Editor & Content Strategist at TekWissen (For client – an infotech services and consulting multinational)
Write content such as white papers, video scripts, and marketing materials; build comprehensive content strategies. Part-time – 20 hrs/wk · Contract – 12 months. Location Restrictions: None specified, but EST preferred. $$$: US $53-$70/hr.
Digital Program Copywriter at ThoughtSpot (Software Development)
Full-time. Location Restrictions: Must be based in the US. $$$: ???
Direct Response Copywriter at The Motley Fool
Create content such as video sales letters, long-form sales pages, and email campaigns. Freelance · Contract – 6 months. Location Restrictions: Must be based in the US. $$$: US $70-$80/hr.
Content Writer at CMMB (Faith-based NGO)
Write website content, and material for the annual report. Freelance · Contract (Sep 2024-Nov 2024). Location Restrictions: None. $$$: ???
Content Strategist & Writer at Logitech for Business
Create and maintain a diverse content portfolio across multiple formats and channels. Full-time. Location Restrictions: None. $$$: US $96,600-$215,500/yr.
Associate Copywriter at BuzzCo (Recruiter – for unnamed client)
Write copy across marketing channels. Contract. Location Restrictions: None specified. $$$: US $25-$35/hr.
Junior Editor at PMMI (Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies)
A mix of content creation, proofreading, and project management for ProFood World. Full-time · Contract. Location Restrictions: Occasional Chicago-based meetings. $$$: US $55,000-$65,000/yr.
Communications, PR (1)
Advocacy Writer at Mixte Communications (Digital Marketing & PR Agency)
Brainstorm, create, and drive justice and advocacy-focused writing. Full-time. Location Restrictions: Must be based near Chicago. $$$: US $73,000/yr.
Government, Law, Politics (1)
Legal Content Editor at Consultwebs (Digital Legal Marketing)
Research, write, and edit static page and blog post content that drives conversions and enhances search rankings. Full-time. Location Restrictions: None. $$$: US $45,000-$50,000/yr.
Health, Medical (2)
Medical Writer at Barrington James (Recruiter – for a medical communications agency)
Freelance Contract – 6 months. Location Restrictions: Must be based in the US. $$$: ???
Medtech Reporter at Modern Healthcare (News service) *This was posted a month ago, but they are still looking.
Cover breaking news and juggle daily stories along with analysis and enterprise stories. Full-time. Location Restrictions: Must be based in the US – see list of states in the posting. $$$: US $60,000-$70,000/yr.
News, Reporting (3)
Newsletter Writer at ProPublica
Write for ProPublica’s Big Story and Dispatches newsletters. Full-time · Temporary – Nov 18, 2024-May 2, 2025. Location Restrictions: Must be based in the US. $$$: US $7300/month.
Presentation Editor at McClatchy (Newspaper Publishing)
Craft headlines for different uses, and curate print and digital products using McClatchy content and content from wire services and content partners. Part-time – 22.5 hrs/wk. Location Restrictions: None. $$$: US $20.75/hr.
Reporter (Agriculture) at BWG Strategy LLC (Market Research)
Provide relevant and timely marketplace intelligence for both the global investment and agriculture communities. Part-time. Location Restrictions: None specified. $$$: $40-$50/hr.
Scriptwriting & Podcasting (2)
Features Reporter at ‘What Do You Do’ (Podcast by Charlie MacKeith)
Do reporting, communication with guests, write engaging content. Contract. Location Restrictions: None. $$$: ???
Content Writer (Fantasy Genre) at Onward Search (Staffing firm – for client, an audio-series platform)
Develop 30-40 long-form ad scripts for Facebook and TikTok. Contract. Location Restrictions: None – but must be able to work PST hours. $$$: $35-$40/hr.
Tech & Science (1)
Web Content Writer at Compose.ly (Type)
Part-time – 10 hrs/wk · Contract – 6 months. Location Restrictions: Must be based in the US. $$$: ???
UX and Technical (3)
Content Writer at Kforce Inc (Recruiter for enterprise client in Redmond, WA)
Standardize and stream-line cohesive documentation for the team. Contract. Location Restrictions: None specified. $$$: US $30-$35/hr.
UX Content Editor/Writer at HCLTech (IT Services and IT Consulting)
Use user research, competitive analysis, content strategy, and content design principles to identify and craft content solutions. Full-time. Location Restrictions: None. $$$: US $90,000-$100,000/yr.
Technical Writer at EnergyHub (Software Development)
Part-time – 20 hrs/wk · Temporary – Oct 2024-Mar 2024. Location Restrictions: None. $$$: US $45-$60/hr.