Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (BA or BS), 2-3 years of writing experience in celebrity news or entertainment, Strong writing, editing skills, and attention to detail, Knowledge of SEO best practices and pop culture, especially TV and film..

Key responsabilities:

Write timely, SEO-optimized content for Entertainment Weekly

Pitch content ideas based on current news cycles

Ensure all copy adheres to EW's style guide and is accurate

Produce multiple articles per day in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

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Timely SEO Writer, Entertainment Weekly

Do you binge-watch Love Is Blind, The White Lotus, and The Last of Us as soon as a new season drops? Are you the go-to friend for all the latest entertainment news, from new blockbusters to buzzy indie movies? Entertainment Weekly is looking for an SEO writer to join our digital Evergreen team. This position will involve pitching and writing timely search-driven movie and TV content for EW with a focus on streaming (think: a story about the cast of the latest Netflix hit, or a breakdown of the Severance finale). This person must be a fast and clean writer as well as a digitally-savvy entertainment expert, with knowledge of SEO best practices. The ideal candidate is a voicey writer who can have fun with their copy while retaining authority on the given topic.

EW is a fast-paced newsroom, so speed is essential along with an ability to pitch and write multiple articles per day of varying length. We’re looking for a talented writer who regularly consumes new and popular streaming content and has a knowledge of pop culture.

Assignment Details:

40 hours a week

Start date: 5/5/2025

End date: 3 months with potential to extend

Hourly Rate: $25-27

Location: Remote - US

Essential Assingment Functions
Weight %	Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
90%	Write new content, closely adhering to EW’s style guide and ensuring all copy is clean and accurate as well as optimized for SEO
10%	Pitch content based on news cycle

Skills/Experience:

Education: BA or BS
2-3 years experience writing for a celebrity news publication or in a related entertainment space
Strong writing and editing skills, impeccable journalistic standards, and attention to detail.
Ability to respond quickly to breaking news and understand how to find an SEO or evergreen angle from a news event.
Demonstrated understanding of SEO and analytics.
Demonstrated knowledge of pop culture, specifically related to TV and film.
Loves a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

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