Senior Editor/Writer

About the role

Entertainment streaming client is seeking a Senior Editor/Writer for a 40-hour/week, 9-month contract assignment with potential to extend. Hybrid onsite work in Burbank, CA.

Requirements

• Experience at a major entertainment publication, newsroom or high-volume digital editorial operation
• Significant professional experience as a digital editor, writer or journalist, ideally covering entertainment, television, streaming, movies or pop culture
• Excellent writing, editing, copy editing and headline-writing skills
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to quickly identify the most useful or compelling angle
• Demonstrated ability to produce clean, engaging and accurate copy on tight deadlines
• Experience editing other writers and providing clear, actionable feedback
• Strong knowledge of television, movies, streaming platforms and pop culture
• Working knowledge of SEO and how search intent should inform editorial decisions
• Experience with WordPress or a comparable CMS
• Fluency with Google Docs and collaborative editorial workflows
• Fluency and comfort with AI-assisted tools
• Strong research and fact-checking skills
• Ability to navigate stakeholder feedback and approval processes while keeping work moving
• Highly organized and comfortable managing several priorities at once

Nice to have

• Experience writing recommendation, service or search-driven evergreen content
• Familiarity with audience insights, search trends and content-performance data
• Familiarity with Paramount programming and franchises

Responsibilities

• Write and publish approximately one original article per day, depending on assignment complexity and other editorial responsibilities
• Produce fast-turnaround stories tied to premieres, finales, schedules, casting, franchise news and other timely programming moments
• Write evergreen and discovery content, including what-to-watch guides, recommendation lists, explainers and franchise guides
• Edit copy from other writers for accuracy, clarity, structure, voice and audience relevance
• Update existing articles to keep information current, accurate and useful
• Edit and publish content in Google Docs and WordPress
• Develop strong headlines, subheads and article structures for readers and search
• Apply SEO best practices, including search intent, keyword targeting, internal linking and content structure
• Ensure content adheres to Sneak Peak editorial standards, style guidelines and brand requirements
• Fact-check stories and verify information using authoritative sources
• Partner with editorial, marketing, publicity, programming, SEO and other stakeholders to review content, incorporate feedback and secure approvals
• Manage multiple assignments and updates while meeting tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• Identify opportunities for new stories, evergreen coverage and timely updates based on programming priorities, audience interest and search behavior

Benefits

• Eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan
• Dental/vision/term life package
• Discount prescription program
• Critical illness and accident coverage
• Tele-behavioral health
• 401(k) plan
• Sick leave (where required by state or local law)