Freelance News and Entertainment Writer (Weekends)

We Got This Covered is a global digital entertainment brand that covers a multitude of pop culture topics for millions of monthly readers. We’re currently seeking weekend writers to help bolster our coverage. This is a great opportunity to cover breaking entertainment news as well as the franchises you love (and some you'll come to love) while working with a talented and passionate team. Applicants should be motivated self-starters who are eager to learn and who respond well to constructive feedback. This is a fully remote and freelance position, open to applicants from anywhere in the world.

Please provide a portfolio or writing samples as well as a resume detailing your previous work experience. Beats we'd like help covering include (but are not limited to):

Celebrities
Politics
Royals
TikTok/Human Interest
Reality TV
Marvel
Netflix
Movies
TV

Responsibilities:

Help cover celebrity, political, movie, TV, and internet news on Fridays, Saturdays, and/or Sundays
Story-find, pitch, and write articles pitched by other team members
Submit clean copy with minimal edits
Meet article deadlines
Follow trending topics via Google Trends and Twitter
Work respectfully with editors to craft high-quality, traffic-driving articles

Qualifications:

2+ years of editorial/journalistic experience, specifically focused on entertainment
Fluency in English and excellent writing skills
Knowledge of SEO best practices, WordPress, and Trello

Compensation ranges from $16-90 per article depending on word count. Rates may vary, depending on location, for international candidates.

About:
We Got This Covered is a part of GAMURS Group, which owns and operates a network of publications and social media communities. Our content focuses on both breaking news and timeless content. We pride ourselves on the trustworthy and reliable information we publish and the communities that it helps thrive.