Freelance News and Entertainment Writer (Weekends) - WGTC

GAMURS Group
Canada
$90 an hour
Full-time

We Got This Covered is a global digital entertainment brand that covers a multitude of pop culture topics for millions of monthly readers.

We're currently seeking weekend writers to help bolster our coverage. This is a great opportunity to cover breaking entertainment news as well as the franchises you love (and some you'll come to love) while working with a talented and passionate team.

Applicants should be motivated self-starters who are eager to learn and who respond well to constructive feedback. This is a fully remote and freelance position, open to applicants from anywhere in the world.

Please provide a portfolio or writing samples as well as a resume detailing your previous work experience. Beats we'd like help covering include (but are not limited to) :

  • Celebrities
  • Politics
  • Royals
  • TikTok / Human Interest
  • Reality TV
  • Marvel
  • Netflix
  • Movies

Responsibilities :

  • Help cover celebrity, political, movie, TV, and internet news on Fridays, Saturdays, and / or Sundays
  • Story-find, pitch, and write articles pitched by other team members
  • Submit clean copy with minimal edits
  • Meet article deadlines
  • Follow trending topics via Google Trends and Twitter
  • Work respectfully with editors to craft high-quality, traffic-driving articles

Qualifications :

  • 2+ years of editorial / journalistic experience, specifically focused on entertainment
  • Fluency in English and excellent writing skills
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices, WordPress, and Trello

Compensation ranges from $16-90 per article depending on word count. Rates may vary, depending on location, for international candidates.

About :

We Got This Covered is a part of GAMURS Group, which owns and operates a network of publications and social media communities.

Our content focuses on both breaking news and timeless content. We pride ourselves on the trustworthy and reliable information we publish and the communities that it helps thrive.

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