Part-Time Weekend Writer, Decider.com

Storyful; New York; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Decider.com, a New York Post Digital Network property, seeks a part-time Weekend Writer to cover TV and pop culture with strong writing and reporting skills. You will craft in-depth coverage, react to breaking entertainment news, and provide unique perspectives for a weekend schedule that includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shifts.

This role is remote-eligible, with a third-party vendor arrangement. The ideal candidate has at least one year of deadline-driven online editorial experience, deep

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of hands-on, deadline-driven online editorial experience.
• Strong knowledge of the TV landscape and pop culture coverage.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices.
• Creativity and flexibility to cover developing entertainment topics.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit weekend entertainment coverage focusing on TV and pop culture.
• Develop in-depth coverage of major shows across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms.
• React quickly to breaking news and trending conversations while providing unique perspectives.
• Collaborate with editors to optimize content for engagement and SEO.

Skills

Deadline-driven

TV knowledge

SEO familiarity

Time management

Team player

Job description

Job Description:The New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence and authority. Over the past 225 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.Decider.com, a New York Post Digital Network property, is seeking an enthusiastic part-time Weekend Writer. Are you obsessed with everything from House of the Dragon to Bravo, and can’t wait to dissect new episodes? Do you like to dive deep into interview subjects to find the surprising back story of how a show or character came to be? And do you like jumping into conversations to offer your unique take on breaking news, issues involving TV, and how they intersect with daily life and the viewing experience? Then this might be the job for you.The ideal candidate will be a fan of TV, with strong writing and reporting skills. They will be responsible for devising innovative ways to provide in-depth coverage of the biggest shows on broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms; and have a handle on how to be reactive to daily breaking conversations, as well as looking ahead to what viewers will be talking about in the weeks and months ahead.Please note: the schedule for this role is Friday (4pm-7pm), Saturday (7am-2pm), Sunday (7am-12pm). Schedule may vary based on business needs.Required Skills:A minimum of one year of hands-on, deadline-driven online editorial experience, preferably for an entertainment publication or onlineStrong knowledge of the TV landscape — specifically, though not limited to, streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Disney+, HBO Max, etc. — and a passion for pop culture coverageThe ability to gather reputable news sources, and chase down leadsFamiliarity with SEO best practicesCreativity and flexibilityAbility to juggle multiple assignments at onceExcellent time-managementEager team playerThis role is remote-eligible.Please note that this is an engagement facilitated through a third-party vendor. While the role supports The New York Post, employment and payroll will be managed by the vendor.Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/VetsReasonable AccommodationWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at [e-mail]. Please put \"Reasonable Accommodation\" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.Base Pay Range: $25 - $35/hrWe’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees