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Freelance Entertainment Writers
Skills
EditorialEntertainmentInternet CultureInternet TrendsJournalismPress ReleasesSocial Media
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Proven track record in entertainment or internet culture journalism
- Strong knowledge of the creator economy viral trends and online personalities
- Instinct for engaging clickable and shareable stories
- Ability to self-start work at pace and consistently pitch strong ideas
- Confident editorial judgment and willingness to speak up
- Ability to cover the evening shift from 2pm to 10pm UK time
Nice to have
- Sharp
- Creative
- Confident
- Buzz-aware
- Self-starting
Day to day
- Write standout news stories and features on influencers celebrities and viral internet trends
- Pitch original and timely ideas that match the publication tone and audience
- Source stories through social media tip-offs and trend tracking to deliver fast engaging coverage
- Interview key figures in entertainment and online culture to secure exclusive angles
- Sub-edit and sharpen content for clarity tone and engagement while collaborating with editors and social teams
Hiring process
- Send covering letter explaining suitability
- Include CV