Dexerto are looking for talented TV & Movie writers. The ideal candidate will have experience of writing about the hottest shows, films, and personalities for a publication. You should have a strong understanding of the latest Netflix and Disney hits, the hottest Anime shows and biggest movie releases.You’ll be able to break the biggest news but also be on top of the big talking points, rumours and drama. Experience with SEO blog writing is desirable. Ideally, you’d also have contacts within the industry, enabling you to get the latest stories before they break and attend media events when they occur.As well as writing for the website, you may be expected to post on social media, keeping the followers up to date on the latest news as it happens, finding engaging viral content, and interacting with the audience. You’ll need a snappy writing style and be able to craft engaging headlines that will include important keywords.
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of TV and Movies
- A snappy and compelling writing style
- Able to write to short deadlines under pressure
- Have a keen attention to detail – can spot grammatical errors and fact check.
- Creative ability – able think of feature ideas and suggest news stories that will resonate with our audience
- Is confident with social media
- SEO knowledge desirable
- Able to work full-time hours (40) without other education or job commitments
- 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 if possible, as well as a 350 article (linked via Google Docs or similar) on a TV show, film or personality that will appeal to our audience.
