Careers for writers are always plentiful. But where can you find the best jobs, with the most time off, that don’t require relocation? You’re in luck!
Your search is over with this lifestyle publications jobs list. All of the below publications offer benefits like four day work weeks, telecommuting opportunities, or don’t require relocation. So, if you’re looking for a well-paying writing job without a long commute, then you’ll want to keep this list in mind.
1. “The New York Times”
It is one of the most famous and influential newspapers in the world. Its motto is “All The News That’s Fit To Print,” and it delivers it exactly as it implies. The paper has a separate section which it calls its Magazine, which features mostly non-fiction articles on current events, history and culture.
In addition to its main components, The New York Times also has other titles such as: “In Balance,” “Times Topics,” “Style” and more. Some of the people behind this publication are:
2. “The Wall Street Journal”
This is an American business and financial newspaper which was first published on July 8, 1889 by James Gordon Bennett, Sr. and Charles A. Dana in New York City. In 2008 it was purchased by News Corporation and renamed simply “The Wall Street Journal”. The Wall Street Journal also has a separate section called “Magazines”.
“First Look Media”, a section of news websites owned by “The Intercept”, announced that it would begin publishing stories from the WSJ print edition Friday mornings through Sunday mornings, instead of Monday through Friday as was previously the case. The site’s editor-in-chief is John Cook, who was editor in chief of “Gawker” before it shut down.
3. “The New Yorker”
It is an American magazine owned by Condé Nast Publications and edited by David Remnick. It is one of the most famous magazines in the United States, with a circulation of around 1,119,000. There are different sections in this publication such as “The Talk of the Town”, “Shouts & Murmurs”, and others; all with a touch of humor and satire for a well-rounded read.
4. “Harper’s Magazine”
It is an American monthly magazine of literature, political commentary, and culture. It was founded in 1850 by Fletcher Harper and is currently based in New York City. It prints articles on topics including literature, politics, culture, and the arts.
The current publisher is Ellen Frey-Wouter and the editor is John Litwak. The magazine has won the National Magazine Award for Fiction five times; in 2009 it won for the Nancy Franklin story “Those are pearls that were his eyes”.
5. “Condé Nast Traveler”
This is a travel magazine based in New York City. It was founded in 1987 and focuses on travel, cuisine, and culture. Some of their sections are “Travel Stories,” “Hot List,” “Destinations,” and more. It is frequently ranked as one of the world’s most influential magazines by “Adweek”.
6. “Popular Science”
It is a popular science magazine that features articles on science, technology and industry. According to its website it has a total paid circulation of 1,009,081 – including 626,902 subscribers.
There are different sections such as: News & Analysis, Health & Fitness, Technology & Gadgets and more. It also has different trade journals, including: “Popular Mechanics” and “Scientific American”. It is published by the “Pergamon Press” (now part of Springer Nature). The publications editor is Mike Senese.
7. “National Geographic Magazine”
The magazine was established in 1888 by Gilbert H. Grosvenor and Frederick A. Huber with a paid circulation of four million copies per month in 1939. The current editor-in-chief is Susan Goldberg. It has different sections such as: Amazing Earth, National Parks, Travel & Leisure, Book World and more; all with a focus on natural sciences, geography and world cultures.
8. “Smithsonian Magazine”
It is one of the most famous magazines in the world, with a circulation of more than 1.5 million. It is based in Washington D.C and has sections like “The Big Idea”, “Smithsonian”, and “Air & Space”. Inside there is information on history, technology, culture and science; as well as stories from around the world. The publications editor is Michael Caruso.
9. “Businessweek”
This weekly magazine was first published in 1929, under the name Forbes Business Journal. It was renamed in 1936 and focuses on business, economics, politics and financial markets. It has a circulation of 1.5 million. It is published weekly and its editor-in-chief is Brian Kelly.
10. “The Atlantic”
It was established in 1857 by a group of Boston intellectuals, led by James Russell Lowell with the goal of emphasizing their philosophy of humanism and the spirit of social service. The magazine remains based in Boston to this day, though it has writers from around the world.
