Specialists Are in Demand Across Media’s Most Interesting Corners
Generalist fatigue is real, and today’s most compelling job postings reflect it. Employers are looking for people who know a specific world inside and out, whether that’s literary publishing, behavioral science, or author-driven digital communities. The common thread across today’s featured roles: each one requires genuine fluency in a particular subject area, and each company is willing to pay for it.
That’s a meaningful shift from the “do everything, know everything” content roles that dominated listings even a year ago. These positions ask you to go deep rather than wide. If you’ve spent years building expertise in a niche and wondered whether it would ever pay off in the job market, this is your signal.
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Two of the roles below come from independent organizations with distinct editorial missions. The other two sit at the intersection of community building and content strategy, a combination that’s becoming its own discipline. All four offer something increasingly rare: clarity about what the job actually is and who should apply.
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Deputy Editor at Poets and Writers Magazine
Why You Should Pay Attention: Poets and Writers is one of the most respected names in literary publishing, and the Deputy Editor role is a genuine senior editorial position with real responsibility across print, digital, and newsletter products. The salary is $75,000 with fully paid medical insurance, and the role reports directly to the editor-in-chief. For anyone with a background in literary journalism or publishing, this is one of the more prestigious mastheads you can join. If you’re browsing editorial jobs on Mediabistro, this one deserves a close look.
What They Need From You:
- Experience editing long-form articles, essays, and features for both print and web
- Ability to assign work, manage freelance contributors, and maintain strong writer relationships
- Familiarity with the literary publishing landscape, including grants, contests, and MFA programs
- Strong writing skills for producing original articles as needed
Apply to the Deputy Editor position at Poets and Writers
Content and Community Manager, Rebecca Campbell at Hay House
What Makes This One Stand Out: Hay House, the largest publisher of personal development books, is hiring a dedicated Content and Community Manager for author Rebecca Campbell’s brand. The role involves stewarding two membership communities and blending content production with virtual event coordination. It’s fully remote, pays $65,000 to $75,000, and comes with a four-day work week. That last detail alone sets it apart from nearly every comparable community management role on the market right now.
The Core Requirements:
- Experience managing online membership communities and driving engagement
- Digital content production skills, including virtual event coordination
- Ability to collaborate directly with an author to maintain brand voice and community tone
- Comfort working independently in a fully remote environment
Apply to the Content and Community Manager role at Hay House
Media Director at Marketing for Change
The Bigger Picture Here: Marketing for Change is an independent ad firm that applies behavioral science to social change campaigns. The Media Director will lead media planning, buying, and earned exposure across regional, state, and national campaigns designed to influence how people think and act. This is a senior, entrepreneurial role for someone who wants to build a media practice rather than maintain one. If you’ve spent a career in traditional media buying and want your work to carry more weight, this is worth a serious look.
Key Qualifications:
- Recognized expertise in media planning and buying across specialized channels
- Experience scaling a media practice and growing a team
- Strategic thinking that connects behavioral insight to media investment
- Track record managing a portfolio of campaigns at the regional or national level
Apply to the Media Director position at Marketing for Change
Marketing Manager at Cascade Public Media
Worth Noting: Cascade PBS is the public media organization behind some of the Pacific Northwest’s most essential journalism and programming. This Marketing Manager role pays $96,000 to $109,000 with a hybrid schedule in Seattle, and the benefits package includes half-day Fridays in summer, an immediately vested 401(k) match, and an employer-paid transit pass. You’ll lead marketing and communications campaigns across the organization, manage a small team, and use data to benchmark success.
What They’re Looking For:
- Experience planning and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns
- Ability to manage direct reports, including email and digital marketing specialists
- Data and analytics fluency to measure campaign performance and refine strategy
- Commitment to consistent messaging aligned with organizational values
Apply to the Marketing Manager role at Cascade Public Media
The Takeaway for Job Seekers
If your resume reads like a list of every platform and skill you’ve ever touched, today’s listings are a reminder that depth wins. Each of these roles rewards candidates who can demonstrate sustained expertise in a specific domain, whether that’s literary editing, community management, behavioral marketing, or public media storytelling.
Before you apply, take thirty minutes to rewrite your summary and top bullet points to emphasize your deepest area of knowledge rather than your broadest range. And if you’re currently employed but considering a move, make sure to leave on good terms. In niche industries, your reputation travels faster than your resume.
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