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Contract Evergreen Writer
Do you binge-watch Bridgerton as soon as a new season drops? Are you the go-to friend for all the latest celebrity news : from new couple alerts to surprising breakups? PEOPLE is looking for an entertainment / celebrity writer to join our digital Evergreen team. This position will involve pitching and writing timely search-driven content for PEOPLE across our various verticals, from entertainment, royals, and lifestyle content to crime, human interest, and political stories. This person must be a fast and clean writer as well as a digitally-savvy celebrity and entertainment expert, with knowledge of SEO best practices.
PEOPLE 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 : 2 / 10 / 25
End date : 5 / 10 / 25
Hourly Rate : $25-27
Location : New York DDM Office
Essential Job Functions
- 90% - Write new content, closely adhering to PEOPLE’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 :
Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40 iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.
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