Dexerto
The original trailblazer of influencer coverage and an award winning gaming, esports and entertainment media group.
Trending News Writer – Sport & Entertainment
Location
United States
Posted
36 days ago
Salary
Not specified / day
English
Job Description
• Writing clear, engaging daily news stories for a mainstream, global audience
• Pitching timely, relevant ideas across sport and entertainment – and knowing what not to pitch
• Spotting stories early through social media, live events, and trend monitoring
• Explaining why a story matters, not just what happened
• Working closely with editors and social teams to ensure stories are well-packaged and reach a wide audience
Job Requirements
- Strong news judgement and an instinct for stories that travel
- Experience writing about sport, entertainment, internet culture, or a mix of all three
- Ability to write accessible, engaging copy at pace
- Confidence to make decisions and move quickly when stories break
- Comfortable working as part of a team in a fast-paced news environment
- A clear understanding of US and global audiences
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Weekend work
