Page Six Reporter (Temporary)

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write several celebrity- and entertainment-based stories quickly and with clean copy daily
• Proactively seek out and uncover under-the-radar stories that will resonate with the Page Six audience
• Have your finger on the pulse of what fans are talking about on social media and the ability to create content that fits their interests
• Help expand Page Six’s nighttime news coverage by monitoring social media and using analytics tools (Google Analytics, Parse.ly, etc.) to achieve success
• Be a self-starter and have the ability to think quickly on their feet and multitask in a fast-paced news environment
• Have an understanding of SEO best practices and analytics and use that knowledge to help guide coverage

Qualifications

• At least two years of major journalism experience
• A deep understanding and passion for all things celebrity and entertainment
• Exceptional writing and reporting skills
• The ability to write succinct, eye-catching headlines and clean, ready-to-publish content
• A knowledge and understanding of SEO best practices
• Strong editorial judgment and communication skills
• Familiarity with content management systems (Wordpress, in particular), photo editing software & web analytics tools
• Flexibility in covering live pop culture events (i.e. Oscars, Golden Globes, etc.) and working outside traditional business hours when needed

Note

This is a temporary role expected to run through September. The schedule for this role is Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm EST.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $30 - $40/hr

Schedule

The schedule for this role is Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm EST.