Associate Writer & Editor, Entertainment

Minute Media•New York, NY

19h•$45,000 - $50,000•Remote

About The Position

FanSided is seeking an Associate Writer & Editor to produce and edit high-quality daily content for FanSided Entertainment, including breaking news, feature stories, evergreen articles, rankings, and other engaging editorial content. Working closely with the broader entertainment team, this role will contribute across multiple sites and verticals, covering topics such as streaming platforms, broadcast television, film, and major entertainment franchises. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of the entertainment landscape and current industry trends, with knowledge of and enthusiasm for major franchises. In addition to content creation, this role will collaborate with our SEO team to help develop and execute content strategies designed to increase audience growth, search visibility, and reader engagement. The successful candidate will combine editorial excellence with a data-informed approach to content planning and performance optimization.

Requirements

At least 2 years of digital writing experience
Deep passion for entertainment topics
Expertise current TV/movies
Proficient in editing and self-publishing content
SEO knowledge
Self-starter mentality
Creates content that aligns with the overall strategy.
Enthusiasm and willingness to be a team player

Nice To Haves

Social media experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Contribute to the daily publishing operation, writing and editing stories
Write and edit entertainment stories
Keep your pulse on trends by monitoring social media, competitor websites, and analytics tools
Surface fresh angles on current stories that captivate and engage a wide audience
Build stories with our in-house content management system (CMS)
Understand how to attract and grow digital audiences through SEO best practices and social media
Collaborate on content strategy and calendar creation for optimized coverage