Staff Writer/Editor

Staff Writers monitor news from external sources and our staff reporters, and synthesize the information into an accurate and interesting article for the website.

About WDWNT LLC

WDW News Today (WDWNT) is a daily-updated resource for news and information on the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida and the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, as well as Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland. Through pictures, video, and articles no other fan site brings you closer to the Disney Parks around the world.

Description

As WDWNT is the worldwide leader in Disney parks news, it's imperative that we quickly, accurately, and thoroughly report on all news related to the Disney parks and The Walt Disney Company - and our Writers and Editors are the cornerstone of this mission.

A typical shift as a WDWNT Staff Writer involves a number of responsibilities. You will monitor news from external sources and our staff reporters, and write articles as assigned to you by the editor. You will also complete all the related aspects of article production, including fact checking, implementation of SEO, proper use of images, application of appropriate categorization and metadata, etc. It is imperative that you are able to produce accurate and grammatically correct content, sometimes in very short timeframes. Writers are also expected to understand basic journalistic standards, including proper citation of sources, copyrights, etc.

While there is no requirement to visit the parks, you must have

extensive knowledge of and familiarity with Walt Disney World

Parks and Resorts and significant knowledge of other Disney parks as well as other divisions of the Walt Disney Company.

All staff writers are hired for a probationary period of up to 90 days.

Required Availability:

Part-time position: 16+ hours per week over 3 or more days per week, including evenings and weekends.
Requirements:

Extensive knowledge of and passion for Disney Parks and Resorts
The desire to quickly and accurately be the first to cover breaking Disney news
Time management and prioritization skills to ensure the most important news is covered first
A detail-oriented work style, able to find and recognize the important aspects of newsworthy events
Strong command of the English language
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to adhere to tight deadlines
Preferred Skills:

Professional writing experience
Understanding of SEO
Experience with WordPress
Photo editing experience
Social media skills, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
Familiarity with Disneyland Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris Resort
Familiarity with Universal Parks and Resorts in Orlando, Hollywood, and Japan
Benefits:

WDWNT provides health insurance, vision, and dental benefits to full-time employees in the Orlando area

Salary

$18 - $20 per hour