🤑45 jobs, 20+ paying over 70k: ProPublica, Slate, and Planned Parenthood are hiring
Journo Job Alerts Issue #4, 1/31/2023
Last week was…heavy. My heart hurts for everyone who has been affected by the recent layoffs. If you are one of those people, and you want to click away from this email and save it for later, I understand. Sometimes the best thing we can do for ourselves to process a loss is just that. Stop. Just stop and do nothing but process.
Grieving a future you thought you’d have (in this case, your employment) is just as valid as any other form of grief. I may not know you personally, but I am holding space for you and cheering you on.
If you’re ready to jump back into the job hunt, keep your head up and keep reading.
🕵️For those who want to dig deep…
The Flatwater Free Press is looking for a Nebraska-based hybrid Lead Business Reporter (💰55-70k). This isn’t a daily publisher, so you “won’t ever be expected to fill a news hole” and can take your time to craft your stories. You’ll also get four weeks of vacation (and the office shuts down for the holidays). 🏝️ Applications are due by 2/17.
ProPublica is also hiring a remote Midwest Reporter (💰85-125k) to “put a spotlight on powerful institutions”. They are “particularly interested in reporters with experience in government and corporate accountability reporting” or willing to make that their beat. While this role is remote, applicants must be based in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, or Iowa.
If you’re based in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, or Idaho, consider applying to be the next Northwest Editor (💰150-195k). This is a senior role. You’ll be responsible for hiring and managing investigative reporters to help you cover the region.
🎨 For those who can turn numbers into art…
Here’s another ProPublica offering. They’re hiring a remote Interactive Story Designer (💰95-125k) to help bring investigation data to life. You must be fluent in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and have “a solid knowledge of UX fundamentals, layout, typography, and storytelling techniques”. Bonus points if you have experience with illustration or art direction. This position has no location requirement.
🧐 For those curious about content marketing…
Free health insurance, four weeks of vacation, stock options, a home-office stipend, and an awesome manager whom I know personally? 👀 Don’t let this opp pass you by.
Gorgias is hiring a hybrid Senior Copy Editor based in Charlotte, NYC, or San Fran. The salary varies by location, but lucky for you there’s a calculator.💰Don’t fret if you’re not a marketing pro, because this team is willing and ready to train solid writers. Wanna meet your future co-workers? They’ve made a video to answer all your burning questions. ❤️🔥
📻For those who love a good narrative podcast…
You may be the perfect fit for Slate’s hybrid Senior Podcast Editor/Producer opening. This is a union position 💪🏾 that pays 💰90-100k, and you’ll spend your in-person days at the Brooklyn, NY, or Washington, D.C. office.
There’s also room for a hybrid Podcast Network Producer (💰66-90k), Associate Culture Editor (💰69-80k), and Human Interest Reporter (💰69-75k).
🇺🇸 For my audiophiles and politicos…
Another hybrid radio gig! WNYC is hiring a Politics Reporter (💰84-86k) to work a Sunday-Thursday schedule.
📢For those who want to give a voice to the voiceless…
Apply to be the first-ever Managing Editor (💰85-95k) for the Prison Journalism Project. This role is fully remote and reports directly to the CEO. You’ll help build a local journalism pilot program, cultivate collaborations with other newsrooms, and manage the editorial budget/writer recruitment.
☕️For those who crave a strong cafecito…
CBS Miami (WFOR) is hiring a Hybrid Reporter. I had to do a double-take because it is SO RARE for a local TV newsroom to post a hybrid gig. Times are changing!
🤝For those who list collaboration as a top skill on their resume…
The Associated Press has room for a hybrid Deputy Director of Local Journalism Projects(💰95-105k) and Public Health Editor (💰95-118k) based in NYC, D.C., Chicago, or LA.
📈For those who are into the business of business…
Morning Brew is expanding its fully-remote team to bring on a Marketing Reporter and Tech Reporter. Both gigs pay 💰75-80k.
Bloomberg needs a hybrid NYC-based Interview Booker/Producer (💰80-110k) to work on the Bloomberg Originals Quicktake series.
CNBC wants a hybrid Video Producer to work out of their Englewood Cliffs, NJ office.
🕰️ For those who know their way around the clock app…
Figma is hiring a remote Social Media Director to launch its TikTok debut.
📸 For those who live by the words “pics or it didn’t happen”…
Reach PLC is hiring a hybrid NYC-based Photo Researcher (💰50-55k) and Photo Editor (💰75-85k) to support its brands like The Daily Mail and Daily Mirror (sorry, H and M 👑😬).
🧑🏻🍼For those who want to step into the nonprofit world…
Planned Parenthood has an opening for a hybrid NYC-based Senior Copy Editor (💰79-84k). You’ll oversee “a myriad of materials including press releases, scripts, social media posts,” and research/develop fact sheets, annual report statistics, and more.
👣 For those who want to follow the money…
Throw your hat in the ring to join Documented as a remote Democracy Researcher (💰56-65k) or Senior Democracy Researcher (💰74-92k).
📚Book lovers, this one’s for you…
Book of the Month needs a hybrid NYC-based Podcast Producer (💰80-120k) to support virtual book tours. How fun does that sound?! Ba dum tss. 🥁
💌For my fellow newsletter people…
Inside Higher Ed is looking for a hybrid D.C.-based Newsletter Writer/Editor (💰85-100k).
TIME needs a remote Newsletter Ops Manager* (💰75-105k) to “drive subscriber growth,” develop sales packages, and “work with editorial and product teams to improve the newsletter content delivery template”. There’s also an opening for a Marketing Manager for their newly launched climate change platform, CO2.com,
*Note: The TIME Newsletter Ops Manager posting has been up for several months, so it’s hard to tell if it’s truly open or if someone forgot to take it down. It seems like a cool gig though, so I thought it was worth the feature.
🍎 For those who loved getting back-to-school supplies as a kid…
The Chronicle of Higher Education needs a hybrid D.C.-based Content Manager to oversee sponsored and branded content production.
🏡For those who enjoy a good home improvement project…
Angi (FKA Angie’s List) is hiring a remote SEO Editor (💰50-70k), SEO Writer (💰60-70k), and SEO Researcher (💰60-75k).
🏈 Sports! That’s it. That’s the headline…
Bally Sports wants a PT remote Digital Content Editor to cover Kansas City and Indiana teams. You’ll write stories, edit photo galleries, and use social tools like SnappyTV, LiveCut, and Wildmoka to clip highlight and interview reels.
Heavy Sports needs a remote NBA Writer. Send your clips and resume to Vinny Somma at vinny.somma@heavy.com with "NBA contributor" in the subject line.
Sports Illustrated has several remote openings including a Staff NFL Writer (💰95k), Senior NFL Writer (💰125k), and Breaking News Writer (💰64k).
🤳 For those who can write a better headline than I just did for those sports jobs…
European news app upday is hiring a hybrid NYC-based U.S. news editor to “write morning and evening briefings based on the big stories of the day”. You’ll curate everything from breaking news articles and live blogs to features and explainers.
🤠 For the audience engagement pros…
Chron.com is seeking a hybrid Houston-based Audience Producer. You’ll curate the homepage, secondary distribution (LinkedIn, Digg, Reddit, Pinterest, etc…), and write newsletters.
🌟 For my pop-culture experts…
The team at Parade.com needs many remote positions filled including Executive Trending News Editor (💰95-130k), Deputy Entertainment Editor (💰75-100k), Associate Editor (💰55-70k), and Breaking News Writer (💰50-65k).
✍️For those looking for a part-time gig…
🧠 Nue Life Health is looking for a remote Senior Marketing Copywriter (💰50k for 20 hours/week) to ‘‘create high-converting copy for marketing emails, newsletters, social media, landing pages, and other assets’’.
💊 GoodRX has an opening for remote Copy Editor (💰45-55 p/h for 15/25 hours/week).
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If you’re interested in freelancing, I highly recommend Kaitlyn Arford’s newsletter and The Writer’s Job Newsletter for weekly pitch callouts.
🎧 Listen and Learn: The Content Rookie podcast
If you’re curious about the marketing world (and dollars, let’s be honest), this is the podcast you’ve been waiting for.
Nicole Michaelis teaches content marketing at Berghs School of Communication (Sweden’s top comms program), and she’s condensed her course into jam-packed episodes filled with tips on how to transform your writing into compelling copy, build a relationship with your audience, and convert their engagement into 💸.
I’ve found Nicole’s actionable advice incredibly encouraging as I started my copywriting journey, and recommend giving her show a listen.
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The low down: Teal helps you write multiple versions of blurbs for each job you’ve had. When you’re ready to apply for a new job, you can mix and match your blurbs like a virtual puzzle, building a resume perfectly tailored to that specific role. The best part? Built-in writing prompts to ensure you use keywords, highlight quantifiable wins, and stay concise.