Trending Topics News Writers

Responsibilities

• Write 1-4 short-form articles per day, with a focus on trending news, cultural events, politics, social media happenings, and entertainment news.
• Pitch articles that are both suitable for a variety of traffic referral sources (including search engines, syndication platforms, and social media) and also in line with the voice and style of the target websites.
• Maintain awareness of current news cycles and pitch either breaking news or appropriate short-form features that will provide a unique angle of coverage.
• Write articles based on pitches from the editorial staff.
• Ensure the factual accuracy of reporting is at the forefront of your work.
• Utilize best practices for referrers and partners to maximize visibility.
• Show enthusiasm and communication skills with other staff members and engage with the pieces you choose to write.

Requirements

• Proven experience covering news, entertainment, politics, or cultural content.
• The ability to produce clean copy to a high standard of English.
• Familiarity with WordPress, Trello, Slack, and other common systems and programs used in the industry.
• An eye for an attention-grabbing featured image.
• The ability to tailor stories to different platforms and syndication services.
• The ability to cover local news stories and give them national appeal.
• A drive to delve beneath the surface of stories and provide additional context, factual information, and commentary for audiences.

Compensation

Competitive per-article rate based on experience and story type.