Remote News & Features Writer - Culture
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- What is the main goal for this project?
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The Celeb Secrets editorial team is looking for multiple news and features writers to provide news coverage on CelebSecrets.com for our "Culture" column! As a News & Features Writer, you will work with a dedicated editorial team to create original and informative articles that our audience demands, with the eye-catching aesthetic they crave. You'll also get to interview some of the biggest stars in pop culture and all of your posts will be on your own permanent site archive that you will be able to use as a portfolio when applying for future positions.
Positions available: 5 (individual)
As a News and Features Writer - Culture, your responsibilities will include:
- Writing a minimum of 10 news stories per week (i.e. 2 per weekday)
- Staying up to date on the latest news and trends in pop culture/celebrity news
- Coordinating with Features Editors and Senior CS Editors for assignments and feedback
- Conducting interviews with talent either over the phone, on Zoom on IG Live
- Working with Social Media Coordinators and Directors to make sure their content is being published on our platforms
The best candidates should have the following qualities:
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and creative thinkers
- Strong communication and writing skills; able to speak the language of our audience
- Forward-thinking; stays on top of the latest cultural and digital trends
- Obsessed with all-things pop culture
- Basic understanding of our publishing platform, WordPress, G-Suite (Google Docs, Calendar, Sheets, etc)
- Familiarity with Celeb Secrets brands' platforms and social media accounts
- Curiosity for innovative products/platforms and willingness to implement creative ideas
- Be available during normal work hours and willing to work evenings and weekends when needed
- Previous related work experience is encouraged
- Note that this project is apart of Riipen's LevelUP Program and the candidate will receive a stipend at the completion of 80 hours.
This is a great project for students to prove their writing expertise to future employers, as the impact of their work on this project can be easily measured and communicated. Please make sure to include writing samples in your application.
- What is the main goal for this project?
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The Celeb Secrets editorial team is looking for multiple news and features writers to provide news coverage on CelebSecrets.com for our "Culture" column! As a News & Features Writer, you will work with a dedicated editorial team to create original and informative articles that our audience demands, with the eye-catching aesthetic they crave. You'll also get to interview some of the biggest stars in pop culture and all of your posts will be on your own permanent site archive that you will be able to use as a portfolio when applying for future positions.
Positions available: 5 (individual)
As a News and Features Writer - Culture, your responsibilities will include:
- Writing a minimum of 10 news stories per week (i.e. 2 per weekday)
- Staying up to date on the latest news and trends in pop culture/celebrity news
- Coordinating with Features Editors and Senior CS Editors for assignments and feedback
- Conducting interviews with talent either over the phone, on Zoom on IG Live
- Working with Social Media Coordinators and Directors to make sure their content is being published on our platforms
The best candidates should have the following qualities:
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and creative thinkers
- Strong communication and writing skills; able to speak the language of our audience
- Forward-thinking; stays on top of the latest cultural and digital trends
- Obsessed with all-things pop culture
- Basic understanding of our publishing platform, WordPress, G-Suite (Google Docs, Calendar, Sheets, etc)
- Familiarity with Celeb Secrets brands' platforms and social media accounts
- Curiosity for innovative products/platforms and willingness to implement creative ideas
- Be available during normal work hours and willing to work evenings and weekends when needed
- Previous related work experience is encouraged
- Note that this project is apart of Riipen's LevelUP Program and the candidate will receive a stipend at the completion of 80 hours.
This is a great project for students to prove their writing expertise to future employers, as the impact of their work on this project can be easily measured and communicated. Please make sure to include writing samples in your application.
- What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
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No deliverables exist for this project.
About the company
- http://celebsecrets.com
- 2 - 10 employees
- Entertainment, Marketing & advertising, Media & production
Celeb Secrets is a digital organization specializing in entertainment. The media outlet covers breaking news in verticals such as culture, celebrity, politics, sports, music, movies, television, country, fashion, and lifestyle, making it a one-stop shop for its teen and young adult readers.
Created by Juliet Schroder in 2010 at the age of fifteen, the organization has become one of the fastest rising media outlets in its niche, making the homemade project become a bi-coastal business that's had representation at high-profile media events including the Golden Globes, AMAs, X Games, New York Fashion Week, and Stagecoach Music Festival, with over 100K collective followers across social media platforms.
The organization is a springboard for any individual that has a passion for a career in the entertainment industry. Showcasing a team of talented students and recent graduates, each member receives a true "hands on" experience that puts them ahead of their peers.