News Writer

Overview

Adventure Media & Events, a family of affiliated media companies covering the toy, licensing, and entertainment industries, is seeking a remote, part-time news writer to craft news briefs for thetoyinsider.com, thepopinsider.com, and toybook.com.
Contract Details

Four-month contract position, May 2026 through August 2026, with potential to renew. Remote work; 2 or 3 days per week, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET (8-hour shift). Pay: $22.00 per hour. Optional on-site work in New York City.
Responsibilities

Writing short, daily news posts for all three sites
Writing new product descriptions and company overviews for print magazines
Basic photo editing (including resizing to web specs)
Writing photo captions
Uploading and formatting content via WordPress CMS
Identifying news-worthy stories and searching for topics to cover
Writing product descriptions for various online features, gift guides, and more
There is also an opportunity to create listicles and feature-length stories for all three sites
Required Skills

Experience with writing news briefs for news-based websites
A basic understanding of Photoshop
Familiarity with AP style
Familiarity with Google Suite
Experience with WordPress CMS
Interest in toys, collectibles, kids’ entertainment, and/or pop culture
Able to balance multiple projects and prioritize workload
All required technology, including a computer and a strong internet connection

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