Trending Topics Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Generate 1-4 short-form articles daily, concentrating on trending news, cultural events, political issues, social media trends, and entertainment updates.

• Propose article ideas that are suitable for diverse traffic referral sources (including search engines, syndication platforms, and social media) while aligning with the voice and style of the target websites.

• Keep track of news cycles and suggest either breaking news or relevant short-form features that offer a unique perspective on coverage.

• Compose articles based on suggestions from the editorial team.

• Prioritize the factual accuracy of reporting in all your work.

• Implement best practices for referrers and partners to maximize visibility.

• Exhibit passion and maintain open communication with colleagues, actively engaging with the content you choose to write.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in covering news, entertainment, politics, or cultural topics.

• Capability to produce polished copy that meets a high standard of English proficiency.

• Familiarity with WordPress, Trello, Slack, and other common tools and systems utilized in the industry.

• A keen eye for selecting attention-grabbing featured images.

• Ability to adapt stories for various platforms and syndication services.

• Skill in covering local news stories and enhancing their national appeal.

• Motivation to delve deeper into stories to provide additional context, factual information, and insightful commentary for the audience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and engaging environment.

• Access to professional development and training resources.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.