Are you looking for companies that hire remote workers? I thrive on piecing together freelance gigs that help me meet my financial and workload goals, but I know that a remote 9-to-5 is the holy grail for a lot of folks in the content sphere!
I’ve compiled this list of companies that hire remote workers to support your job search. These are all jobs within the content sector, whether digital or traditional publishing, and creative roles in marketing, public relations, communication, and more.
If you work with words, one of these might be a great fit! I’ve included salary information where possible, as well as ratings of these companies from GlassDoor. I’ll add to this list as I find more companies that I think are worth checking out!
5 Companies That Hire Remote Workers (& Their Ratings)
These companies had remote job openings listed as of December 2023, but of course, there are no guarantees that they will have openings when you’re ready to start your job search.
Dotdash Meredith
Dotdash Meredith is, according to the company, the largest digital and print publisher in the US. You’ll recognize brands like PEOPLE, Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Investopedia and a bunch of others.
Dotdash Meredith has a 3.6 rating on Glassdoor, with the most reported cons being low pay for the industry. Positives are good work-life balance and great people to work with. *Since Dotdash Meredith includes many different companies/brands, experiences can vary widely!
Check out Dotdash Meredith’s careers page and filter location by Remote.
Example jobs:
- Writer-Reporter, Weekends – Salary: $45,500 – $65,000
- Updates Writer – The Spruce – Salary: $42,000 – $60,000
- Commerce Editor – Serious Eats – Salary: $52,500 – $75,000
Static Media
Static Media is a digital publisher with content across various sites in lifestyle, food, technology, automotive, and even wrestling niches.
Static Media has a 3.0 rating on Glassdoor, with the top cons being no benefits for freelancers and low pay in entry-level roles. The positives are flexible hours and nice people. *Since Static Media includes many different companies/brands, experiences can vary widely!
Visit Static Media’s jobs page on Mediabistro and select remote jobs.
Example jobs:
- Freelance Home Design and Lifestyle News Writer – HouseDigest.com – $21/hour
- Freelance Food and Dining Feature Writer – TastingTable.com – 8 cents per word
Designit
Designit has studios all over the world and offers design, marketing, and “experiences.” It’s a highly creative agency with tons of content, UX, and social media jobs.
Designit has a 3.4 rating on Glassdoor with the noted cons being low salaries for the industry and management issues. Pluses include “great people” and “amazing culture.”
View Designit’s open jobs on their website; scroll to the bottom of the page and look for Remote.
Example jobs:
- Copywriter, Social Media – Compensation Range: $50,000 – $90,000
- Social Media Manager – Compensation Range: $90,000 – $115,000
Zoom
Everyone knows Zoom! They have social media roles, marketing gigs, and graphic design opportunities.
Zoom has a rating of 3.7 on Glassdoor, with major cons being some mass layoffs and no 401K match. Positives include people, culture, and great benefits/stock options.
View Zoom’s job openings on the website; note that some are remote but specific to a country or region.
Example jobs:
- Social Media Manager – salary from $86,400 to $167,600
- Graphic Designer (Creative Services) – salary not listed
Cella (by Randstad Digital)
Cella offers staffing and consulting and has tons of creative gigs that can be worked remotely. Everything from design to digital to marketing to video/photography is on the table.
Cella has a rating of 4.1 on Glassdoor; the notable negatives are no benefits, while the pros are the people and culture.
View Cella jobs on the company’s website; make sure to check the box for Remote.
Example jobs:
- Copywriter (Remote) – $45 – 55 per hour W2
- Part-Time Digital Copywriter (Remote) – $30 – 40 per hour
Good luck with your job hunt! Let me know if you have any leads on companies that hire remote workers, and I’ll add them here!
While Glassdoor ratings aren’t the entire story, a company with a good culture — and one that puts its people first — is always a plus!