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Siege Media is a growing and remote-first GEO agency! We are nationally recognized on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list and Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the 5000 fastest-growing private companies. Interested in joining the Siege team? We currently have a spot open for a talented Data Journalist to help us deliver great content for our world-class clients.
Perks include 100% health, vision and dental benefits, 50% 401(k) match up to 6% of your salary, donation matching, career development training, unlimited PTO, work-from-home equipment, and free pens. Everyone loves free pens.
Learn more about working at Siege by experiencing our culture on Instagram and checking out our work on Dribbble!
Siege Media values diversity. We encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, veterans, parents and those with disabilities to apply. We are committed to helping all people succeed at Siege. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application or interview process, please let us know.
Responsibilities
- Write and package content that highlights new trends, insights, and/or findings and drives PR performance for clients
- Transform complex data from surveys, studies, and internal research into clear, engaging, and media-ready narratives
- Collaborate with design and development teams to integrate supporting data visualizations and graphic design elements
- Analyze datasets to uncover unique concepts and story angles that will resonate with multiple audiences, including media outlets, clients, and general readers
- Work cross-functionally with account managers, designers, PR specialists and others to ensure content meets quality, branding, and client objectives
- Demonstrate the ability to implement feedback from editors, clients, and teammates
- Ensure accuracy in data interpretation, story framing, and presentation
Required Skills
- Passion for data-driven content and strategic storytelling that resonates with readers
- 3+ years experience working in content marketing, digital PR, or journalism roles
- Experience using project management and team collaboration platforms like Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Productive
- Strong project management skills, with ability to juggle multiple projects while still working effectively
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
- Close attention to detail and strong editing skills
- Proven ability to generate creative ideas that attract attention online
Suggested Skills
- Experience working and collaborating in a 100% remote setting with teammates and clients across multiple timezones
- Experience working in an agency or similar marketing environment
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field
- Basic to intermediate SEO skills with working knowledge of popular SEO tools
- Deep experience with one of our three core verticals: fintech, SaaS, and ecommerce
The salary range for this position is $60,000.00-$65,000.00 DOE. This position is 100% remote and based in the US.
Please plan to upload the following information during the application process:
1. Your resume
2. A short introduction/cover letter
3. Links to your portfolio/an attached portfolio
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Siege Media is a growing and remote-first GEO agency! We are nationally recognized on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list and Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the 5000 fastest-growing private companies. Interested in joining the Siege team? We currently have a spot open for a talented Data Journalist to help us deliver great content for our world-class clients.
Perks include 100% health, vision and dental benefits, 50% 401(k) match up to 6% of your salary, donation matching, career development training, unlimited PTO, work-from-home equipment, and free pens. Everyone loves free pens.
Learn more about working at Siege by experiencing our culture on Instagram and checking out our work on Dribbble!
Siege Media values diversity. We encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, veterans, parents and those with disabilities to apply. We are committed to helping all people succeed at Siege. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application or interview process, please let us know.
Responsibilities
- Write and package content that highlights new trends, insights, and/or findings and drives PR performance for clients
- Transform complex data from surveys, studies, and internal research into clear, engaging, and media-ready narratives
- Collaborate with design and development teams to integrate supporting data visualizations and graphic design elements
- Analyze datasets to uncover unique concepts and story angles that will resonate with multiple audiences, including media outlets, clients, and general readers
- Work cross-functionally with account managers, designers, PR specialists and others to ensure content meets quality, branding, and client objectives
- Demonstrate the ability to implement feedback from editors, clients, and teammates
- Ensure accuracy in data interpretation, story framing, and presentation
Required Skills
- Passion for data-driven content and strategic storytelling that resonates with readers
- 3+ years experience working in content marketing, digital PR, or journalism roles
- Experience using project management and team collaboration platforms like Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Productive
- Strong project management skills, with ability to juggle multiple projects while still working effectively
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
- Close attention to detail and strong editing skills
- Proven ability to generate creative ideas that attract attention online
Suggested Skills
- Experience working and collaborating in a 100% remote setting with teammates and clients across multiple timezones
- Experience working in an agency or similar marketing environment
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field
- Basic to intermediate SEO skills with working knowledge of popular SEO tools
- Deep experience with one of our three core verticals: fintech, SaaS, and ecommerce
The salary range for this position is $60,000.00-$65,000.00 DOE. This position is 100% remote and based in the US.
Please plan to upload the following information during the application process:
1. Your resume
2. A short introduction/cover letter
3. Links to your portfolio/an attached portfolio
l6WHPSrPYT
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Who's Hiring
- Nexstar Media Group19
- TEGNA12
- United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM)12U
- GRAY MEDIA10
- Sinclair Broadcast10
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Science & Research
- Marketing & Advertising
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in journalist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
- Demonstrated portfolio of published clips across relevant beats
- Proficiency with content management systems such as WordPress or Arc
- Experience with AP Style and deadline-driven newsroom workflows
- Ability to conduct on-record interviews and verify facts independently
- Familiarity with data tools, social media analytics, or multimedia production
Tips for Your Journalist Job Search
Build a beat-specific clip portfolio
Editors hiring for politics, science, or business beats want clips in that subject, not a general mix. Curate two or three tight collections by topic so you can send the right samples to each specific opening without scrambling.
Quantify reach on your resume
Replace vague credits like 'wrote for local paper' with concrete output: article count per month, audience size if public, or awards. Editors scan dozens of resumes and respond to evidence of volume and impact over soft descriptors.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists journalist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target mastheads, not just job boards
Many staff openings at regional papers and digital outlets are posted on their own careers pages days before aggregators pick them up. Check the mastheads of ten publications in your beat weekly and apply before the competition builds.
Prepare a story pitch for the interview
Most journalist interviews include a live or take-home pitch exercise. Walk in with three original story ideas relevant to that outlet's audience so you demonstrate editorial judgment, not just technical skill, from the first conversation.
Negotiate your byline and beat clarity upfront
Before accepting an offer, confirm in writing which beats you own, whether you share bylines on collaborative pieces, and what the publication policy is on outside freelance work. These details are much harder to renegotiate after you start.
Journalist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most journalists?
The companies hiring the most journalists right now include Nexstar Media Group, TEGNA, and United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Openings are spread across digital-native outlets, regional newspapers, broadcast networks, and nonprofit newsrooms.
How many journalist jobs are remote?
About 43% of journalist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with availability varying significantly by role type. Digital editorial positions, newsletter writers, and data journalists tend to have the highest share of remote-friendly postings, while broadcast and local beat reporters are more likely to require an on-site presence.
How do you become a journalist?
Start by earning a degree in journalism or a related field, then build a clip portfolio through student publications, campus radio, or freelance pitching to local outlets. Develop a defined beat so editors know what you cover. Internships at newspapers, magazines, or digital outlets convert into staff roles more reliably than cold applications, so prioritize programs that offer real bylines and editing feedback.
How do you get hired as a journalist with little experience?
Editors at smaller regional outlets, nonprofit newsrooms, and hyperlocal digital publications routinely hire reporters with limited professional experience if the clips demonstrate curiosity and clean writing. Pitch short, specific stories to free weeklies or community news sites to build bylines fast. A focused beat, a handful of strong clips, and a cover letter that names a concrete story idea for that outlet will outperform a broad application every time.
What does the journalist interview process look like?
Most journalist hiring processes begin with a resume and clips review, followed by a phone or video screen with an editor. Strong candidates move to an editorial exercise, which may be a timed writing test, a take-home pitch assignment, or a mock interview simulation. A final round typically involves meeting the broader team and discussing beat coverage priorities, publication voice, and workflow expectations before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to journalist jobs?
You can find and apply to journalist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your beat, experience level, and preferred format, then apply directly to each listing. No detours to separate employer sites.
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