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SalaryJob Title: Part-Time Digital Writer
As a Digital Writer, you will be responsible for creating dynamic, original, celebrity-entertainment and pop culture-focused content for Us Weekly's website. We are looking for proactive writers, preferably either New York City or Los Angeles based, to produce both timely news-based content as well as evergreen articles centered around specific beats.
Responsibilities:
Write original and compelling articles and upload text to Us Weekly's CMS.
Pitch daily and weekly to internal editorial team.
Produce content that is well-researched, grammatically correct, and culturally relevant.
Deliver five daily articles as assigned by internal editorial team.
Maintain consistency and clarity, aligning with Us Weekly's editorial voice.
Utilize key words and topics to hone pitches.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience as a writer in the celebrity entertainment space.
Excellent writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Ability to work on more than one article at a time, and pivot if needed.
Familiarity with SEO principles and content optimization techniques.
Proficiency in using content management systems (CMS) and Wordpress.
Creative thinking and ability to generate new and unique content ideas.
Strong communication skills.
A plus: Flexibility to assist for big awards shows / in the evenings if needed.
A plus: Experience with Chartbeat and Google Trends.
A must: Passion for pop culture.
Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
