Pop Culture News Writer PMOUNTJP00000824 A leading digital streaming network is seeking a Pop Culture News Writer. The successful candidate will cover the shows, movies and sporting events on our streaming services. The ideal candidate is in-the-know news professional (and superfan) to write clever takes and quick hits, daily. Knowledge of mainstream entertainment and sports are a must. The company offers a great work environment! Pop Culture News Writer Pay and Benefits: * Hourly pay: $35/hr * Worksite: Leading digital streaming network. (Remote, Candidates must be located in the United States, Candidates from Eastern Time Zone preferred) * W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program * 40 hours/week, 12 Month Assignment Pop Culture News Writer Responsibilities: * Write and publish multiple articles per day, optimized for SEO and our brand voice. * Produce high-quality news and features articles: how-to-watch guides, listicles, binge guides, easter egg roundups, casting news, etc. * Source and size related media from approved outlets. * Work closely with SEO team every step of the way - pitching, assigning and updating content. * Use SEO best practices and tools, such as MarketMuse, to optimize articles. * Bring a deep knowledge and enthusiasm for our movies and shows directly to fans. * Collaborate with the marketing and content teams to brainstorm new ideas. * Analyze performance metrics to gauge the success of content and make recommendations for future projects. * Stay up to date with the latest trends in entertainment and sports news, streaming media. * Manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept through execution. * Manage content production timelines effectively using project management tools like Asana. Pop Culture News Writer Qualifications: * 2+ years of professional daily entertainment news writing experience at a blue-chip media outlet or media company. * Meaningful experience writing daily entertainment and/or sports news (especially NFL football, college football and international soccer). * Proven experience crafting effective, polished articles that require very little editing. * Experience writing to SEO guidelines. * Proven track record of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to produce content that is consistent with the various voices of our brands. * Excellent communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team. * Strong storytelling ability through text and images. * Sound news judgment. * Sense of humor. Please send * Resume * Cover letter (Do not forget to attach to your application.) * At least five (5) recent examples of published articles, demonstrating the above requirements (Do not forget to attach these to your application.) Pop Culture News Writer Shift: * 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time Zone.