Freelance Entertainment Reporter

DMG Delta; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading media organization in London seeks a Freelance Entertainment Reporter. This role requires an individual with a passion for online journalism and an ability to create engaging content on celebrity, TV, and music. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience at a digital media outlet, excellent storytelling abilities, and strong collaboration skills. The position offers flexibility and the chance to pursue original story angles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in digital media outlet, focusing on entertainment.
• Familiarity with UK Editors’ Code of Practice and copyright law.
• Ability to produce engaging content under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the entertainment editor and other teams to create engaging content.
• Identify and cover stories before competitors.
• Write a range of entertainment articles and features.

Skills

Original content creation

SEO understanding

Interview skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: Metro Headquarters – London

Position: Freelance Job Introduction Metro.co.uk delivers news, features, sport, opinion, and shareable content to a fast-growing global audience and we are looking for a talented Freelance Entertainment Reporter to join the London team. Ideal candidates will have experience in creating original content in a variety of forms, including fast-paced breaking news, SEO-based content, interviews, videos and features. They will cover a wide range of topics, with a focus on celebrity, TV, music, movies and social media. They will have a talent for finding the strongest angles on the best stories and be confident in pitching ideas to the entertainment editor to ensure you get the best content. The ideal candidate will also be confident among a strong team and keen to pursue original angles for stories. The ideal showbiz freelancer should be passionate about online journalism and have a distinctive, engaging and lively writing style. We’re not afraid of character here. Responsibilities:

• Working with the entertainment editor, social, SEO team as well as the picture and video desk to create bold, engaging and timely content
• Spotting great stories and have a passion to cover them before competitors
• Be confident in using contacts to create exciting exclusives
• Writing the best and most engaging entertainment content, using a variety of formats
• Creating original stories and making sure trending stories are covered in an innovative and imaginative way
  
  

Key Requirements

• Must have at least 2 years of experience working full time for a digital media outlet in showbiz/entertainment/TV
• Understanding of the UK Editors’ Code of Practice, media and copyright law
• Adaptability, speed and wide-ranging skillset to cover breaking news, in-depth features, social-led content
• Excellent attention to detail
• Being able to conduct interviews across a variety of platforms (from written to TikTok) is a bonus
  
  

The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out of hours availability and a high level of adaptability are essential. Please apply by sending an up-to-date CV and a note about yourself about why you’d be perfect for the team. Any applications received without a CV will not be considered.