Do you know your Love Island from your Loose Women? Your Hollywood gossip from your royal news?
The biggest brands in UK showbiz are looking for their next Content Creator (Celebrity Writer). Working primarily on both print and digital titles, the right candidate will be responsible for pitching and writing engaging, informative and breaking news content across our magazines and websites.
We are seeking a talented writer with a nose for a good story. Someone who is happy to rub shoulders with stars at glitzy events and red carpets, as well as attending face-to-face interviews with celebrities.
You’ll be passionate about all things celebrity, have an in-depth knowledge of current affairs and pop culture and a passion for learning and developing your skills as a reporter.
You will be responsible for writing engaging content to suit all our brands, pitching news stories and interviews that work for the various titles but also spot the opportunities where that content can be shared.
This role will come with a mix of hybrid working, so a requirement to attend our London office 2 – 3 times per week, and the rest working from home.
Key Responsibilities:
* Pitch a list of news story ideas and interview opportunities on a daily basis, always thinking one step ahead of the competitors.
* Write high quality and engaging news stories and interviews to tight deadlines
* Chase interviews opportunities, RSVP to events and stay abreast of all the celebrity news.
* Attend events and red carpets, creating a database of contacts and talking to relevant stars, getting that all important news line
* Interview celebrities either face-to-face or over the phone, asking the right questions to get the best news lines, ensuring you’re creating new and fresh content unknown to our readers.
* Working closely with your colleagues and content editor to develop existing ideas and come up with new angles and concepts
What You'll Bring:
* A love of all things showbiz and celebrity, from the latest on who’s dating who to the gossip everyone can’t stop talking about
* A passion for reality TV – especially Love Island, Strictly Come Dancing and I’m a Celeb
* A wide breadth of knowledge across the celebrity world
* Excellent written and communication goals
* A collaborative mindset, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
* An understating of SEO
* A good idea of writing for both print and digital platforms
* Good time management skills and flexibility on your working schedule
* A keen desire to attend out of hours events, sometimes you will be required to work weekends
* Experience of working in a fast paced newsroom is desirable
Closing Date: Monday 30th June
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