Senior Writer

People Inc•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

EW Senior Writers are responsible for producing breaking news content and other features. A successful Senior 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. In addition to covering daily news, this person would work closely with the TV/Movies Editor and Editorial Director to help plan, brainstorm, and execute coverage across network TV, streaming, and film. Successful candidates will be able to produce well-reported and engaging content under tight deadlines. They will collaborate with editors on beat assignments, crafting coverage plans, negotiating exclusives, and cultivating relationships with publicists and other pertinent external collaborators and sources. The Senior Writer must also be willing to work occasional off-hours and weekends as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent work experience
Minimum 5-7 years entertainment journalism writing 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, analytics tools, Photoshop

Responsibilities

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