News Writer

People Inc • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The News Writer is responsible for producing breaking news content and other features. The News Writer will be a team player who has excellent writing and communication skills as well as a deep love and knowledge of entertainment and pop culture. The News Writer will work closely with the rest of the team, taking assignments as needed, suggesting story ideas, and pitching unique ways in which to forward a story. Successful candidates will be able to produce well-researched and engaging content under tight deadlines. This News Writer must be willing to work Tuesday-Saturday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism or communications, related field or equivalent training and/or experience.
• Minimum 1-5 years experience
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of entertainment, pop culture, and the EW brand
• An idea generator who can think of new, fresh story ideas
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SEO, social media, content management systems, Photoshop

Responsibilities

• Write breaking entertainment news stories and other features
• Cover events and conduct interviews as needed, and other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug coverage
• unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• adoption or surrogate assistance
• donation matching
• tuition reimbursement
• basic life insurance
• basic accidental death & dismemberment
• supplemental life insurance
• supplemental accident insurance
• commuter benefits
• short term and long term disability
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• family care benefits
• a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
• 10-12 paid holidays annually
• generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
• pet insurance
• accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level