Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent work experience, Minimum 2 years experience writing for a news website, Excellent writing and communication skills, Strong knowledge of entertainment and pop culture from the 1970s until now..

Key responsabilities:

Write entertainment news stories with a focus on nostalgia

Conduct interviews as needed

Pitch new ideas and scavenge social media for stories

Produce well-researched and engaging content under tight deadlines.

Job description

This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with Dotdash Meredith. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.

News Writer

Entertainment Weekly is looking to hire a News Writer to work on nostalgia-based content Monday-Friday, guaranteed 40 hours a week. The News Writer should have excellent writing and communication skills, as well as a deep knowledge of entertainment and pop culture from the 1970s until now. They should be able to handle a high volume of content and produce well-researched and engaging stories under tight deadlines. They should also feel comfortable pitching new ideas, scouring social media platforms for stories, and pivoting between various content types. At least two years' experience writing for a news website in a high-paced environment is required.

Assignment Details:

40 hours a week

Start date: 4/1/2025

End date: 3 months with potential to extend

Hourly Rate: $27

Location: Remote - US

Assignment Responsibilities:

Write entertainment news stories with a focus on nostalgia
Conduct interviews as needed

Skills/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent work experience
Minimum 2 years experience
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong knowledge of entertainment, pop culture, and the EW brand
An idea generator who can think of new, fresh story ideas
Knowledge and experience working in
Experience with SEO, social media, content management systems
Willingness to work outside of standard business hours, if needed

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