Job Title
News Writer
Job Description
I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
The News Writer is responsible for producing breaking news content and other features.
The News Writer will be a team player who has excellent writing and communication skills as well as a deep love and knowledge of entertainment and pop culture.
The News Writer will work closely with the rest of the team, taking assignments as needed, suggesting story ideas, and pitching unique ways in which to forward a story. Successful candidates will be able to produce well‑researched and engaging content under tight deadlines.
This News Writer must be willing to work Tuesday‑Saturday.
Essential Job Functions
Approximate Weight %
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
90% - Write breaking entertainment news stories and other features
10% - Cover events and conduct interviews as needed, and other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism or communications, related field or equivalent training and/or experience.
Experience:
Minimum 1‑5 years experience
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent writing and communication skills
Strong knowledge of entertainment, pop culture, and the EW brand
An idea generator who can think of new, fresh story ideas
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
Experience with SEO, social media, content management systems, Photoshop
% Travel Required (Approximate): not anticipated, but may be assigned
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc.
The Company participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, see https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.
Pay Range
Salary: New York: $69,000.00 - $69,000.00
The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Inc's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short‑ and long‑term incentives.
In addition, People Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10‑12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non‑birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
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In Summary: The News Writer is responsible for producing breaking news content and other features . Successful candidates will be able to produce well‑researched and engaging content under tight deadlines . This News Writer must be willing to work Tuesday‑Saturday . The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future . People Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits .
En Español:
El escritor de noticias será un jugador del equipo que tenga excelentes habilidades de escritura y comunicación, así como un profundo amor y conocimiento por el entretenimiento y la cultura pop. Los candidatos exitosos podrán producir contenido bien investigado y atractivo bajo plazos ajustados. Este redactor de noticias debe estar dispuesto a trabajar el martes-sábado. Funciones del trabajo esenciales Peso aproximado % Responsabilidades, acciones y resultados medibles esperados 90% - Escribir historias de entretenimiento innovadoras y otras características 10% - Cubrir eventos y realizar entrevistas según sea necesario, y otros deberes como se le asignan Calificaciones mínimas y requisitos laborales Educación: Licenciatura, preferiblemente en periodismo o comunicaciones, campo relacionado o capacitación e/o experiencia equivalente. Experiencia: Mínimo 1-5 años de experiencia Conocimiento específico, habilidades y aptitudes: Excelentes conocimientos de escritura y comunicación sobre entretenimento, cultura pop y la marca Un generador de ideas frescas que puede pensar en nuevas ideas Gestión, Capacidad para prosperar rápidamente con un entorno social equilibrado Oportunidad de viajes (EEO), pero no se les puede asignar una estrategia de contenidos por medio de medios sociales, EECO (Experiencia). proporcionar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo (EEO) a todas las personas independientemente de su edad, color, origen nacional, estatus de ciudadanía, discapacidad física o mental, raza, religión, credo, género, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y/o expresión de género. Para obtener más información sobre el programa E-Verify, consulte https://www.e-y.-employees/gov. Inc. Proporciona a los empleados (y sus familiares elegibles) una variedad de beneficios, incluidos médicos, odontológicos, visuales, cobertura farmacéutica recetada, tiempo libre pagado ilimitado (PTO), asistencia por adopción o sustituto, coincidencia de donaciones, reembolso de las matrícula, seguro de vida básico, muerte accidental y desmembración básica, seguros de vida suplementarios, seguros complementarios de accidentes, prestaciones para viajeros, discapacidad a corto plazo y largo plazo, ahorros sanitarios y cuentas flexibles de gastos, beneficios para la atención familiar, un plan generoso de ahorro 401K con programa de pareja de empresa, vacaciones anuales remuneradas 10-12 días, y licencia parental pagada generosa (parentes que nacen y no nacen), todo lo cual puede variar dependiendo de la naturaleza específica de su empleo en People.