Weekend TV Writer — On-Call & Remote

News Corp; New York (NY); Remote; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-eligible

Engagement via third-party vendor

Competitive compensation

Job summary

News Corp's Decider.com is seeking a part-time, on-call Weekend Writer for the New York Post Digital Network. The role covers in-depth TV coverage, breaking news, and pop culture with a sharp, engaging voice.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of online editorial experience, strong TV knowledge, and SEO know-how. This is a weekend, on-call, remote-eligible engagement facilitated through a vendor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on, deadline-driven online editorial experience.
• Strong knowledge of the TV landscape and streaming services.
• Ability to gather reputable sources and chase leads.
• Familiar with SEO best practices.
• Creativity and flexibility in coverage.
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Excellent time-management and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Devise in-depth coverage of top shows across broadcast, cable and streaming.
• React quickly to breaking conversations and plan ahead for upcoming trends.
• Offer unique takes on TV and pop culture, including interview-driven stories.
• Collaborate with editors and writers to plan weekend coverage and on-call duties.
• Maintain high editorial standards and accuracy under tight deadlines.

Skills

Editorial experience

TV landscape knowledge

Sourcing leads

SEO knowledge

Creativity

Multitasking

Time management

Team player

Job description

News Corp's Decider.com is seeking a part-time, on-call Weekend Writer for the New York Post Digital Network. The role covers in-depth TV coverage, breaking news, and pop culture with a sharp, engaging voice.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of online editorial experience, strong TV knowledge, and SEO know-how. This is a weekend, on-call, remote-eligible engagement facilitated through a vendor.