TV & Entertainment Writer (FTC)

Hearst; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the media sector is seeking a TV and Entertainment Writer to enhance their content across platforms. This role involves writing engaging stories, managing newsletters, and leveraging analytics to drive traffic and engagement. Ideal candidates have strong writing skills, are adaptive, team-oriented, and possess digital competencies. Benefits include hybrid work, generous holiday, and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Hybrid working model

Discounted gym membership

Healthcare cash plan

Charity day

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Regular socials

Qualifications

• Confident self-starter capable of engaging with publicists and agents.
• Able to work quickly, efficiently, and to tight deadlines.
• Adaptable individual experienced in writing across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Write and upload daily TV and entertainment news stories to deadline.
• Develop and curate GH’s weekly entertainment newsletter.
• Utilize analytics to adjust the TV and entertainment strategy.

Skills

Strong writing background

Passion for writing

Team player

Competent on CMS

Knowledge of analytics packages

Job description

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The TV and Entertainment Writer will work with GH’s Deputy Editor to implement and develop the TV and entertainment strategy across all key GH platforms, finding and writing stories each day, turning out sparkling copy to deadline and ensuring GH hits its targets, including site traffic and social engagement. They will also manage the editorial calendar, ensuring GH is ahead of the curve with entertainment listings, attend screenings, junkets and events where necessary, and work with the Newsletter Director, developing and curating GH’s weekly TV and entertainment newsletter, as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Write and upload daily reactive TV and entertainment news stories to deadline, working with the Deputy Editor, covering shows and events GH readers love and helping to hit digital traffic targets.

· Pitch daily news stories with compelling headlines and reactive angles that work across key platforms including Google Discover, newsletter, social media, understanding the different approach to content for each platform.

· Attend screenings and events, build contacts with press officers for key TV channels and streaming services, and be able to cover key TV moments live when required.

· Use analytics packages to help adjust GH’s TV and entertainment strategy and update the brand team, including the Deputy Editor, on daily and weekly progress, using data to iterate on success.

· Develop, curate and build GH’s weekly entertainment newsletter, crafting compelling subjecs lines and headlines, keeping engagement high and building known users, developing in-email franchises where necessary.

· Support the Social Media Manager in creating digital content that drives social engagement and traffic referrals to /uk.

· Develop a TV and ents SEO strategy with the SEO manager growing traffic to the Lifestyle pillar, while also helping GH to stand out from other brands.

· Be an ambassador of Hearst UK and its values.

· You may be required to undertake such further duties as your skills, qualifications and experience allow and/or as may be assigned to you from time to time.

EXPERIENCE & CORE SKILLS

· An individual with a strong writing background with evidence of producing excellent ideas and sensational copy.

· A confident self-starter, who will be able to handle conversations with publicists and agents professionally and with maturity.

· Someone with a passion for writing and who is able to work quickly, efficiently and to tight deadlines.

· An adaptable individual who is a proven team player.

· Someone happy writing across multiple platforms.

· Competent on CMS and familiar with digital platforms and some knowledge of analytics packages.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Hearst UK, you can choose from a huge range of perks and benefits that can help you learn well, work well and live well including:

· 25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days)

· Hybrid working – Four days per week in the office

· Discounted gym membership

· Healthcare cash plan

· Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause

· Life assurance and pension scheme

· Regular socials and more!

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