Breaking/Trending News Writer, Lifestyle

The Arena Group is looking for a lifestyle, music, and/or entertainment Breaking/Trending News Writer to join our Breaking/Trending News Team. The ideal candidate will have editorial experience, love “all things pop-culture” and have a passion for creating riveting content. If hired, you would be responsible for writing stories in a creative, buzzing, and deadline-driven (virtual/remote) newsroom. This role offers an opportunity to help grow Lifestyle’s editorial coverage to new heights while writing about the things you love.

The Arena Group’s expected annualized base salary range for this position is currently $50,000 - $65,000. Actual salaries will vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to location, education, experience and other factors permitted by law. The listed salary range is but one component of The Arena Group’s total compensation and benefits available to its employees.

What You’ll Do:

Identify and produce approximately 7 breaking and trending news stories daily
Provide context for readers regarding why that content is important or impactful
Use social media, SEO websites and analytics tools to understand what content is resonating with readers
Stay on top of all-things entertainment so copy can be produced quickly and accurately
Maintain a constantly evolving ‘story sense’ to produce newsworthy content
Off-hour, holiday, and award show coverage needed depending on news cycle

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor's Degree, ideally in journalism, communications, or English
1 to 2 years of experience with social media strategy, content marketing, content distribution/syndication, and community outreach, or an equivalent passion for all things entertainment on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram
Ability to quickly absorb and understand trending events
Strong news judgment
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Attention to detail and a strong work ethic
Autonomous time-management skills and prioritization
Experience with both social and website analytics (using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush)

Snapshot of Benefits:

Medical, Dental and, Vision Coverage
Retirement Savings Plan (401K), with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Commuter Benefits
Reimbursement for business cell phone use per company policy
Employee Stock Option Plan (Publicly Traded Company - AREN)
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
12 Paid Holidays