News Writer

TheWrap is seeking an experienced news writer to join our team. The ideal candidate is a consumer of entertainment, business and media news and can turn around stories quickly with clean, expertly written copy. Being a quick study is a must, as is a handle on basic journalism and reporting skills. Experience in independently verifying and reporting breaking news stories is at the heart of this role, as is a versatile handle on the goings-on in Hollywood and the entertainment landscape on a day-to-day basis.

This is a part-time position for weekends and a few weeknights.

This job can be done remotely.

Required skills:

At least 1-3 years of experience working in a digital-first newsroom
Superior news judgment and writing skills
Passion for entertainment news and the players involved
Proficiency on a CMS such as WordPress
Excellent SEO knowhow
Social media savvy