Journalist/Writer

Monks; East Lindsey; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks is hiring two Entertainment Writers & Digital Journalists to form the core writing bench for a high-profile digital publication destination backing major global film and series releases. You will adapt syndicated content from international desks, craft transcreated stories with localized Mexican angles, and write original feature articles connecting premier streaming titles with local pop culture.

This role emphasizes fast, accurate writing under tight deadlines and expertise in SEO/AI

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional writing/journalism experience specializing in TV, film, streaming, or pop culture in Mexico.
• Advanced English proficiency and native Spanish.
• Exceptional writing speed, editorial accuracy, and ability to meet daily deadlines.
• Experience with SEO techniques and AI search formatting.

Responsibilities

• Adapt, localize, and QA daily syndicated assets against publication standards.
• Write transcreated feature stories with local Mexican context and regional angles.
• Produce original deep-dives, explainers, series recaps, and breaking news under daily deadlines.
• Optimize content for SEO & GEO with clear headings and keyword strategies.
• Work within CMS and team workflow platforms.

Skills

Writing & journalism

Bilingual English/Spanish

SEO writing

Transcreation/localization

Adaptation & localization

Tools

CMS (Content Management Systems)

Workflow platforms

Job description

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).

We are hiring two Entertainment Writers & Digital Journalists to form the core writing bench for a high-profile digital publication destination backing major global film and series releases. In this role, you will adapt syndicated content from international desks, craft transcreated stories with localized Mexican angles, and write original feature articles connecting premier streaming titles with local pop culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Adapt, localize, and QA daily syndicated editorial assets against strict publication standards and localization pipelines.
• Write transcreated feature stories that infuse local Mexican cultural context, talent highlights, and regional angles into global properties.
• Produce original deep-dives, character explainers, series recaps, and breaking news under daily deadline pressures.
• Optimize all written content for SEO & GEO using clear heading hierarchies, concise answer blocks, keyword strategies, and entity relationships.
• Work natively within modern Content Management Systems (CMS) and team workflow platforms.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional writing/journalism experience specializing in TV, film, streaming, or pop culture in Mexico.
• Bilingual Proficiency: Advanced English (ability to read press kits, screeners, and scripts in English) and native Spanish.
• Exceptional writing speed, editorial accuracy, and agility under daily publication deadlines.
• Hands-on experience with search engine optimization (SEO) techniques and AI search formatting.

About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery- taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.

This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.