Trending News Writer & Sport & Entertainment

Dexerto; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading online media outlet in the UK is seeking a freelance Trending News Writer to cover sport and entertainment stories. You'll write engaging news pieces that resonate with a global audience, focusing on viral events and mainstream moments. Candidates should have experience in writing accessible content quickly, with a strong understanding of what stories matter to a wider audience. This role will involve flexible hours and collaboration with the editorial team, including weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience writing about sport, entertainment, or internet culture.
• Confidence to make decisions quickly.
• Ability to write clear and engaging stories under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Writing daily news stories for a mainstream audience.
• Pitching timely, relevant ideas.
• Spotting trending stories through social media and live events.

Skills

Strong news judgement

Writing about sport

Writing about entertainment

Understanding of US and global audiences

Ability to write engaging copy

Job description

Dexerto reaches millions of readers every month with fast, accessible coverage of internet culture, entertainment, and the stories driving conversation online.

We’re expanding our coverage across mainstream sport and entertainment news – focusing on stories that resonate beyond core fans and make sense to a broad, global audience.

We’re looking for a freelance Trending News Writer to work with our editorial team, covering sport and entertainment stories that people are talking about right now.

What this role is (and isn’t)

This role focuses on big, mainstream moments across sport and entertainment – stories that travel beyond niche audiences and break into wider conversation. Stories driven by social media, live events, or viral moments.

• Major sports moments happening on the pitch, court, or ring that capture mainstream attention
• Flashpoint incidents, gaffes, walk-offs, or extraordinary achievements
• Breakout athletes, creators, or entertainers dominating online conversation
• Celebrity, influencer, or media stories connected to sport or entertainment
• Viral stories that everyone is talking about

You Won’t Be Writing

• Match reports or play-by-play coverage
• Tactical or performance analysis
• Opinion columns
• Routine sports or entertainment updates without wider relevance
• If a story only matters to hardcore fans, it’s probably not for this role.

What you’ll be doing

• Writing clear, engaging daily news stories for a mainstream, global audience
• Pitching timely, relevant ideas across sport and entertainment – and knowing what not to pitch
• Spotting stories early through social media, live events, and trend monitoring
• Explaining why a story matters, not just what happened
• Working closely with editors and social teams to ensure stories are well-packaged and reach a wide audience

Working pattern

• Freelance role, working on a day rate
• Integrated into the editorial team during your shifts
• Flexible to cover 9am-5pm and 2-10pm shifts and the sporting calendar
• Will include weekend work

What we’re looking for

• Strong news judgement and an instinct for stories that travel
• Experience writing about sport, entertainment, internet culture, or a mix of all three
• Ability to write accessible, engaging copy at pace
• Confidence to make decisions and move quickly when stories break
• Comfortable working as part of a team in a fast-paced news environment
• A clear understanding of US and global audiences

How to apply

• Your CV
• A short cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role
• Links to relevant published work