Trending News Writer, Part Time
Are you obsessed with our content? Great, then you’ll love working here. At Betches Media, we value our team, creativity, and collaboration — and we know how to have fun. So, basically, working for us, you’ll actually want to get your ass up and work.
Betches Media is the leading humor platform for women on the internet, offering audiences a range of cutting-edge and culturally relevant content across web, social, podcasts and events. The multi-media entertainment and lifestyle brand was founded in 2011 by lifelong friends Aleen Dreksler (CEO), Sami Sage (CCO) and Jordana Abraham (CIO) during their senior year at college, and is one of the earliest digitally native media and entertainment companies founded and led by women.
Today, Betches Media has a reach of 250M+ across all platforms, connecting with fans across every touchpoint. We are funny, honest, and unfiltered, and our mission is to provide a space for all women to get real about life through relatable and shareable content. The company has recently become a public entity after being acquired by UK-based parent company LBG Media, which reaches over a billion people globally every month and aims to be the number one media group for the social generation.
Description:
Betches Media is seeking a part-time trending news writer who will write daily pop culture content for the Betches site (celebrity, TV, movies, music, etc) as well as trending lifestyle stories. Candidates who live and breathe pop culture and have interest in lifestyle categories (health, wellness, travel, beauty) will have the most fun in this role, which will report to the Entertainment Editor and work closely with all editorial team members.
The ideal candidate is a huge Betches fan, a creative thinker, and an excellent storyteller full of great, unique ideas. You should have sound writing skills, amazing attention to detail, SEO experience, and a strong journalistic background with an emphasis on excellent news judgment, as well as an interest in thinking outside the box when it comes to pitching and story ideation.
Role & Responsibilities:
Write and pitch timely entertainment and lifestyle stories and evergreen content
Update existing articles for voice, accuracy, SEO best practices, and strategic affiliate link placements
Produce 3+ timely news stories a day around trending entertainment, celebrity, lifestyle, and pop culture news
Diligently track all things entertainment, pop culture, viral news, and TikTok/social media trends throughout the day
Work closely with the the Entertainment editor and Associate Life editor on story assignments
Ensure all content aligns with Betches editorial standards
Be an enthusiastic member of the team, continuously offering fresh ideas and pitches
Cover awards shows, breaking news, and other live entertainment events as needed
Work with the affiliate team on entertainment-related angles when necessary
Qualifications:
2+ years of relevant writing experience for an online publication
In-depth knowledge of U.S. entertainment news and pop culture especially with Bravo
A passion for celebrities and influencers, the entertainment industry, and TikTok
Experience and interest in SEO
Highly organized, detail oriented, and passionate about Betches Media
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
A strong understanding of the Betches voice and what makes a Betches Story
Capable of working within tight deadlines and ability to work flexible hours
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Breaking news experience a plus
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this role is $25.