Celebrity Writer

PowerOptions, Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a passionate Content Creator (Celebrity Writer) to join their dynamic team in London. The role involves pitching and writing compelling content, attending high-profile celebrity events, and conducting interviews. Ideal candidates should possess a love for celebrity culture, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Benefits include 25 days holiday and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Flexible working opportunities

Access to internal training programs

Enhanced parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Strong passion for current celebrity trends and pop culture.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging interviews.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write engaging news stories and interviews.
• Attend celebrity events and conduct interviews for content.
• Collaborate with content editors to develop news angles.

Skills

Written communication

SEO understanding

Time management

Collaboration

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Do you know your Love Island from your Loose Women? Your Hollywood gossip from your royal news?

The biggest brands in UK showbiz are looking for their next Content Creator (Celebrity Writer). Working primarily on both print and digital titles, the right candidate will be responsible for pitching and writing engaging, informative and breaking news content across our magazines and websites.

We are seeking a talented writer with a nose for a good story. Someone who is happy to rub shoulders with stars at glitzy events and red carpets, as well as attending face-to-face interviews with celebrities. Youll be passionate about all things celebrity, have an in-depth knowledge of current affairs and pop culture and a passion for learning and developing your skills as a reporter. You will be responsible for writing engaging content to suit all our brands, pitching news stories and interviews that work for the various titles but also spot the opportunities where that content can be shared.

This role will come with a mix of hybrid working, so a requirement to attend our London office 2 3 times per week, and the rest working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Pitch a list of news story ideas and interview opportunities on a daily basis, always thinking one step ahead of the competitors.
• Write high quality and engaging news stories and interviews to tight deadlines
• Chase interviews opportunities, RSVP to events and stay abreast of all the celebrity news.
• Attend events and red carpets, creating a database of contacts and talking to relevant stars, getting that all important news line
• Interview celebrities either face-to-face or over the phone, asking the right questions to get the best news lines, ensuring youre creating new and fresh content unknown to our readers.
• Working closely with your colleagues and content editor to develop existing ideas and come up with new angles and concepts
  
  

What You'll Bring

• A love of all things showbiz and celebrity, from the latest on whos dating who to the gossip everyone cant stop talking about
• A passion for reality TV especially Love Island, Strictly Come Dancing and Im a Celeb
• A wide breadth of knowledge across the celebrity world
• Excellent written and communication goals
• A collaborative mindset, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
• An understating of SEO
• A good idea of writing for both print and digital platforms
• Good time management skills and flexibility on your working schedule
• A keen desire to attend out of hours events, sometimes you will be required to work weekends
• Experience of working in a fast paced newsroom is desirable
  
  

Closing Date: Monday 30th June

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europes largest Publishers. From womens and celebrities magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich peoples everyday lives.

Whats In It For You

• Youll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• Youll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here
  
  

Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email we would love to hear from you. Date: 17 Jun 2025 Location: London, GB, NW1 2PL Req ID: 2848

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  Entry level

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• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Online Audio and Video Media

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