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Evergreen Writer

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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:

30-40 hours a week

Start date: 10/7/24 or as soon as possible

End date: 3 months with potential to extend

Hourly Rate: $25-27

Location: Remote - US

Assignment Responsibilities:

Write new content daily, closely adhering to PEOPLE’s style guide and ensuring all copy is clean and accurate as well as optimized for SEO
Use relevant SEO and trending tools to brainstorm content ideas and pitch search-friendly stories based on news cycle and traffic potential
Build articles in the CMS
Photo research

Skills/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications, English or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
Minimum 2-3 years experience writing for a celebrity news publication or in a related entertainment space
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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 celebrity and pop culture.
Loves a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

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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