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Staff Writer jobs are open across media, marketing, tech, and healthcare, with specializations in content writing, copywriting, and editorial work, at every level from junior to senior and staff. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a Staff Writer, you’ll find and shape stories for readers across digital, social, and broadcast channels. You’ll research topics, verify facts, and create clear, engaging journalism that meets AP style and editorial standards. You’ll also contribute visual storytelling through photography, videography, and video content production. Your impact: Accurate, accessible reporting helps audiences understand the issues and events that matter to them.
Responsibilities
- Pitch, research, report, and write articles and other journalistic content for digital and broadcast audiences.
- Edit and proofread copy; fact-check details and apply AP style consistently.
- Produce and edit video content, including news broadcast videography and television broadcast editing.
- Capture photography and coordinate storytelling across social media platforms.
- Create social media content, support social media communication, and contribute to social media management.
Requirements
- Strong writing skills, written communication, storytelling, and communication skills, with experience in content writing, article writing, journalistic writing, copywriting, and copy editing.
- Knowledge of journalism, editing, content editing, research, proofreading, and fact checking.
- Experience or demonstrated ability in video production, video editing, videography, and video content production; broadcast journalism or digital journalism experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and social media content; social media management experience is preferred.
- Photography experience is preferred. Bilingual ability is a plus.
Pay: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff writer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications, or a related field
- Two or more years of professional writing or editorial experience
- Demonstrated portfolio of published clips across multiple formats
- Proficiency with a CMS such as WordPress, Contentful, or similar platforms
- Working knowledge of SEO best practices and keyword research tools
- Strong self-editing ability with attention to AP or house style guidelines
Tips for Your Staff Writer Job Search
Tailor your clips to each industry
Staff writer openings in fintech, healthtech, and B2B SaaS want clips that show you understand their audience. Pull two or three samples that match the industry's tone and subject matter before you apply, rather than sending a generic portfolio.
Show your CMS and SEO experience upfront
Most staff writer job descriptions list a CMS and keyword research as requirements. Name the specific tools you've used in your resume summary so hiring managers don't have to hunt for them in your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists staff writer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies with active content programs
Staff writer roles at companies that publish daily or weekly fill fast and offer more creative latitude. Look for teams with a blog, newsletter, or content hub already running, as those employers know what they need and hire more deliberately.
Prepare a writing test sample in advance
Many staff writer interviews include a timed writing or editing exercise. Practicing on a topic outside your usual beat sharpens your ability to research quickly and write in an unfamiliar voice, which is exactly what hiring managers test.
Negotiate your editing process expectations
Staff writers often have more room to negotiate editorial autonomy and revision cycles than base pay. Ask during the final interview how many rounds of edits are typical and who holds final approval, so you understand the actual workflow before accepting.
Staff Writer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most staff writers?
The companies hiring the most staff writers right now include Ballast Research, Pinkston, and ACBJ, with the largest share of openings in New York, Virginia, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Media companies, B2B SaaS firms, and healthcare publishers consistently account for a high volume of openings.
How many staff writer jobs are remote?
About 50% of staff writer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the content field. Editorial and content marketing positions tend to be the most remote-friendly, while staff writer roles at daily news outlets or in-house brand teams are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a staff writer?
Start by building a portfolio of published clips, whether through freelance work, a campus publication, a personal newsletter, or a staff role at a smaller outlet. Develop fluency in at least one CMS and learn the basics of SEO. Apply to associate or junior staff writer roles to build full-time editorial experience, then move into senior positions as your beat expertise and output volume grow.
Can you get hired as a staff writer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level staff writer roles exist, but employers typically want to see writing samples even when years of experience are not required. Build clips through unpaid or freelance contributions to newsletters, blogs, or trade publications in your target industry. A focused portfolio in one niche, such as personal finance or climate tech, is more persuasive than a broad collection of unrelated samples.
What does the staff writer interview process look like?
Most staff writer interviews start with a recruiter screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation about your background and clips. A writing or editing exercise is common at the next stage, often involving a timed assignment on a topic relevant to the company's content. Final rounds typically include a conversation with an editor or content lead about workflow, voice, and how you handle feedback.
Where can I find and apply to staff writer jobs?
You can find and apply to staff writer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. The openings update regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to roles as soon as they go live.
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