Journalism jobs at AP, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Kansas City Star and more
Advice for job seekers and the changing job market in 2025
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‘My $124,045 freelance year’: Writer Jen A. Miller described in her newsletter, Notes from a Hired Pen, how her income broke down by revenue stream last year with notes on how her business changed year over year and what she hopes to accomplish in 2025.
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‘Recognize busy seasons’: Rhema Thompson Bland, Deputy Director of News Talent, Culture and Training at McClatchy, shared on LinkedIn three tips for job seekers going into the new year, including advice on the best times to reach out in order to get a better response rate.
‘Looking for a job is set to get less miserable this year’: Callum Borchers wrote for The Wall Street Journal about how “business leaders anticipate hiring more after last year’s uncertainties around politics, AI and the economy.”
+ Also from WSJ: “Need to get noticed at work? Do this first”
Thanks for reading!
Mandy
Job postings with the 💰 emoji include salary information.
New York journalism jobs
The New York Times | Multiple openings, including News Reporter, Well; Writer, The Morning; Senior Producer, Podcast Video; and more (Source: The New York Times) 💰
Front Office Sports | Director, Audience Development (Source: Adam White via LinkedIn) 💰
Travel + Leisure | Associate Editor (Source: Paul Brady via LinkedIn) 💰
Hearst Magazines | Senior Editor, Delish (Source: Katelyn Lunders via LinkedIn) 💰
Washington, D.C., area journalism jobs
The Washington Post | Editorial Director, WP Intelligence (Source: The Washington Post) 💰
California journalism jobs
NBCU Local, Universal City | Senior Producer, Digital Video (Source: Fernando Hurtado via LinkedIn) 💰
California State University, Fullerton | Assistant Professor in Journalism and Digital Media (Source: ONA) 💰
The Sacramento Bee | Local Editor (part-time) (Source: JournalismJobs.com) 💰
Virginia journalism jobs
Virginian Pilot, Norfolk | Multiple openings, including Military Reporter, Education Reporter and Sports Reporter (Source: JournalismJobs.com)
The Roanoke Rambler | Managing Editor (Source: IRE) 💰
Connecticut journalism jobs
Hearst Connecticut Media Group | Multiple openings, including Audience Producers, Data Reporter, Food Reporters, Trending Reporter, Social Video Editor / Producer and Meteorologist (Source: Mandy Hofmockel via LinkedIn) Come work with me!
The Connecticut Mirror | Multiple openings, including Community Engagement Reporter and Events and Marketing Coordinator (Source: JournalismJobs.com) 💰
Hartford Business Journal | Staff Writer (Source: JournalismJobs.com) 💰
Texas journalism jobs
Houston Public Media | Senior Director of News (Source: publicmediajobs.org) 💰
Texas Observer, Austin | Director of Development (Source: JournalismJobs.com) 💰
Remote-friendly journalism jobs
Open Campus | Associate Editor (Source: Scott Smallwood via LinkedIn) 💰
The New Republic, remote within D.C., VA, MD, NY, NJ, CT, IL or FL | Class Politics Reporter (Source: The New Republic) 💰
Journalism jobs across the U.S.
Associated Press, multiple locations | Multiple openings, including Georgia Sports Reporter (Newsperson), Washington State Sports Reporter (Newsperson), Nerve Center News Producer (Newsperson) (LA), US Video Production Output Producer (Producer) (D.C.), US Video Production Output Producer (Producer) (CA), Weekend Engagement Editor (Newsperson) (WA), Washington, D.C. Photographer (Photographer) (D.C.) and more (Source: Associated Press) 💰
The Philadelphia Inquirer | Multiple openings, including Suburban Newsletter Editor, Inquirer Local; Suburban GA Reporter, Inquirer Local; Reporter, Inquirer Weekend; Senior Editor, Inquirer Weekend; Coverage Editor, Inquirer Weekend; Deputy Editor, Now; Health Reporter; and more (Source: Matt Romond via LinkedIn)
The Seattle Times | Metro Reporter, Morning Breaking News (Source: JournalismJobs.com) 💰
The Kansas City Star | Multiple openings, including Jackson County Watchdog Reporter, Wyandotte County Watchdog Reporter, Audience Development Editor and more (Source: JournalismJobs.com) 💰
The Des Moines Register | Executive Editor (Source: JournalismJobs.com)
The Palm Beach Post | Executive Editor (Source: JournalismJobs.com)
SFGATE | Multiple openings, including Contributing Parks Editor, Southwest (20 hours weekly); Contributing Parks Editor, Pacific Northwest (20 hours weekly); and Contributing Parks Editor, Big Sky Country (20 hours weekly) (Source: @Grant_Marek via X) 💰
Resolve Philly | Multiple openings, including Director of Finance and Operations and Director of Revenue (Source: Resolve Philly) 💰
Veranda, Birmingham, Alabama | Social Media Editor (Source: Steele Marcou via LinkedIn) 💰
Las Vegas Review-Journal | Investigative Reporter (Source: IRE)
States Newsroom, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Washington, D.C.; or remote considered | Development Director (Source: ONA) 💰
Nebraska Public Media | Multiple openings, including Multimedia Reporter/Producer, Managing Editor, Radio Network Director and more (Source: Nebraska Public Media via LinkedIn)
The State, Columbia, South Carolina | State Government Reporter (Source: JournalismJobs.com) 💰
Chicago Tribune | Senior Reporter (Source: JournalismJobs.com) 💰
Duluth News Tribune, Duluth, Minnesota | Education Reporter (Source: Indeed) 💰
Internships and fellowships
The Chronicle of Higher Education, Washington, D.C. | 2025 Summer Journalism Internship (Source: Francie Diep via LinkedIn) Apply by January 15. 💰
Council on Foreign Relations, New York | 2025-26 Edward R. Murrow Fellowship (Source: JournalismJobs.com) Apply by March 1. 💰
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington | Summer College Intern Reporter (Source: JournalismJobs.com) 💰
Bonus opportunities
Wudan Yan shared on LinkedIn that she’s accepting applications for her fact-checking agency Factual, which are reviewed on a quarterly basis.
The USC Center for Health Journalism is accepting applications for its “five-month California Fellowship… designed to support reporters in the Golden State pursuing ambitious, enterprising projects on overlooked health and health equity issues,” according to the description on JournalismJobs.com. Those selected receive “a $2,000-$10,000 grant to help with reporting costs,” training and mentorship.
Refinery29 posted on X, “Ready to get real about your spending habits in 2025? We’re accepting new Money Diaries submissions (and pay $150 for each published diary!)”
Freelance writer Kaitlyn Arford shared dozens of opportunities for journalists, copywriters and more on Friday.
The snow on your nose is always tastiest. - Maggie
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