Part-Time Weekend Writer, Decider.com

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Decider.com, a New York Post Digital Network property, seeks a Weekend Writer to cover television and pop culture with sharp analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate loves TV, can dissect episodes, and will craft in-depth coverage across streaming platforms while engaging with daily conversations.

Schedule: Fri 4pm–7pm, Sat 7am–2pm, Sun 7am–12pm; remote-eligible. One year of editorial experience and SEO familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of hands-on, deadline-driven online editorial experience, preferably for an entertainment publication or online.
• Strong knowledge of the TV landscape — streaming services and pop culture coverage.
• Ability to gather reputable news sources and chase down leads.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices.
• Creativity and flexibility; excellent time-management.
• Eager team player with ability to juggle multiple assignments at once.

Responsibilities

• Devise innovative ways to provide in-depth coverage of the biggest shows on broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms.
• React quickly to daily breaking conversations and anticipate future trends in TV and pop culture.
• Produce timely, high-quality weekend editorial content for Decider.com.
• Collaborate with editors and contributors, coordinating remotely as needed.

Skills

Deadline-driven editorial experience

TV landscape knowledge

SEO best practices

Time management

Team player

Multitasking

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.

Schedule: 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 online.
• Strong 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 coverage.
• The ability to gather reputable news sources, and chase down leads.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices.
• Creativity and flexibility.
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments at once.
• Excellent time-management.
• Eager team player.

This role is remote-eligible.

Employment Details

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 Employer

All 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.

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Base Pay Range: $25 - $35/hr

We’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.

New York Post Media Group is home to the oldest continuously-published daily newspaper in the United States, The New York Post, founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1801. Its portfolio also houses some of the nation’s premier digital destinations for news, sports and entertainment, including The California Post and fabled Page Six gossip column, a world leader in breaking celebrity news that has evolved into its own iconic and powerful brand. The Post Digital Network is composed of the flagship NYPost.com, TheCaliforniaPost.com, PageSix.com, including Page Six Style, and Decider.com, covering streaming television and movies. The New York Post Media Group is owned by News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).