Freelance Entertainment Writer Job at Sporting News, Charlotte, NC

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  • Sporting News
  • Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $20-$25/hour DOE

Sporting News is seeking creative and driven freelance entertainment and culture writers to join its affiliate and commercial content team. Supporting an enterprise third-party partnership, this is a high volume writing position best suited for flexible, supplemental part-time work or aspiring journalists ready to break into the industry, build up bylines and learn the affiliate marketing business.

This role requires deep knowledge across a broad spectrum of American entertainment, pop culture and celebrities. You love TV shows. You’re a movie buff. You’re engrossed in celebrity culture. On any given day, you might write a how to watch preview for ‘The Bachelor’, craft a viewers’ guide for new shows coming to Netflix, round up critics’ reactions to latest releases on Apple+ and break down viral moments from Taylor Swift appearing at Chiefs’ games. 

Writers supporting SN’s affiliate and commerce business are business-savvy, detail-oriented, well-versed in SEO best practices and energized to work in a fast-paced production environment. 

Candidates should expect approximately 15-25 hours per week. Weekly flat rates are determined by volume of assignments though expected pay range is on par with $20-25 per hour, commensurate with experience. Work can be done remotely.

HERE’S A BREAKDOWN OF WHAT WE NEED:

  • Curate and write 4-8 assigned stories per day
  • File stories on-time to editors directly in CMS
  • Apply SN’s SEO best practices by following established protocols
  • Execute link strategy with specific call-to-action copy and placement
  • Implement product enhancements to deliver best-in-class how to watch content

DO YOU HAVE THESE ESSENTIALS?

  • 1-3 years of digital marketing and/or entertainment writing experience
  • Demonstrated ability to write quickly with clean, concise copy
  • A strong, versatile understanding of most major U.S. television shows, upcoming movie releases and streaming services
  • Basic knowledge of SEO tools and best practices, including writing headlines, URLs and copy for a search audience, and how to farm Google Trends for content ideas
  • Sharp business acumen with demonstrated capacity to understand how SN’s editorial strategy aligns with commercial goals
  • Creative news judgment instincts to discern interesting content from noise
  • Ability to work nights and weekends, as required

 

NOT ESSENTIAL BUT GREAT IF YOU ALSO HAD

  • College degree in marketing, journalism, English, or related field
  • Experience writing about celebrities and pop culture
  • Understanding of how to use audience data and tools to shape content strategy
  • Ability to learn new roles and adapt in a constantly evolving industry
remote work

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Price work, Part time, Freelance, Remote job, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work,

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