This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 360000 - Rs 450000 (ie INR 3.6 - 4.5 LPA)

Min Experience: 1 years

Location: Remote (India)

JobType: full-time

We are looking for an Entertainment News Writer to create engaging, timely, and well-researched content on the latest happenings in the entertainment industry. The ideal candidate is passionate about pop culture, TV shows, movies, and celebrity news, with a keen eye for trending topics and digital storytelling.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Cover Breaking Entertainment News: Write compelling articles on trending topics, including TV shows, movies, casting announcements, reviews, trailer updates, show renewals/cancellations, and celebrity insights.
•  Stay Ahead of Trends: Monitor entertainment news, social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Reddit), and tabloids to identify buzzworthy stories.
•  Enhance Articles with Multimedia: Incorporate images, social media embeds, and videos to enrich storytelling and reader engagement.
•  Optimize for SEO: Ensure articles are well-structured, keyword-optimized, and aligned with SEO best practices while maintaining the brand’s voice and style.
•  Collaborate with Editors: Work closely with the editorial team to refine article quality, pitch fresh ideas, and develop high-impact content.
•  Meet Deadlines & Productivity Targets: Consistently deliver articles on time while maintaining high content standards.

Qualifications & Requirements:

•  2-3 years of experience in entertainment journalism, digital content writing, or a similar field.
•  Degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory).
•  Strong knowledge of the entertainment industry, including TV, film, streaming platforms, and pop culture.
•  Familiarity with SEO principles and digital content strategies (preferred but not required).
•  Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced news environment.

Skills:

•  Content Writing 
•  Hollywood & Entertainment News 
•  SEO & Digital Storytelling 
•  Trend Research & Social Media Monitoring