Dexerto is looking for a talented entertainment and trending news script writer to produce short scripts for our successful Influenced YouTube channel. This is initially a freelance role.
Do you have your finger on the pulse when it comes to the biggest personalities and trending topics in the world of streaming, YouTube and influencer culture? Do you also follow the latest news in the world of gaming and TV and Movies? If you answered yes, this might be the job for you!
You will be at the cutting edge of the gaming, streaming, and influencer industry, covering the biggest trending news stories and lifting the veil on the spectacular, and often wacky, lives of the stars.
Experience in writing for a publication is advantageous, but it is also important that you can demonstrate your passion for the fast-paced world of entertainment, be it streaming and influencer culture, the latest video games, or even the stars of TV & Movies.
Requirements
- Understanding and knowledge of gaming and entertainment, including streamer and influencer culture
- A snappy and compelling writing style
- Fluent in English
- Able to write to short deadlines under pressure
- Have a keen attention to detail – can spot grammatical errors and fact check
- Creative ability – able to think of feature ideas and suggest news stories that will resonate with our audience
- Able to act independently on writing tasks
- Is confident with social media
- SEO knowledge desirable
- Own computing equipment that can run Photoshop and be able to use it competently
- Experience with content management systems is desirable
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ AND DO THIS
Submit your resume with a detailed cover letter explaining how your skills and experience relate to the role. We would like to see links to your previous work.