Senior Evening Entertainment Writer - UK

Dexerto is seeking a sharp, creative Senior Entertainment Writer for a remote, full-time evening shift (2pm-10pm UK time, Monday-Friday). The role focuses on influencer culture, gaming, and online entertainment. The ideal candidate will be deeply engaged with social media trends across platforms like X, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and Instagram, capable of delivering compelling stories quickly and flawlessly. This position requires excellent editorial instincts, a strong voice, and the ability to pitch bold ideas and elevate content quality within the team.

Must Have

• Write standout news stories and features on influencers, celebrities, and viral internet trends.
• Pitch original and timely ideas aligned with Dexerto’s tone and audience.
• Source stories through social media, tip-offs, and trend tracking.
• Interview key figures in entertainment and online culture for exclusive angles.
• Sub-edit and sharpen content for clarity, tone, and engagement.
• Offer constructive feedback on story ideas, headlines, and copy to colleagues.
• Collaborate with editors and social media teams for well-packaged stories.
• Proven track record in entertainment or internet culture journalism.
• Strong knowledge of the creator economy, viral trends, and online personalities.
• Instinct for engaging, clickable, and shareable stories.
• Ability to self-start, work at pace, and consistently pitch standout ideas.
• Confident editorial judgment to improve content.
• Be a personable team player who raises the game for everyone.

Perks & Benefits

• Be part of a forward-thinking media team at the heart of internet entertainment.
• Work remotely with flexibility to focus on strengths and creativity.
• Have stories seen by millions and shape Dexerto’s entertainment voice.

Dexerto is the leading voice in influencer culture, gaming, and online entertainment – reaching millions every month with sharp, engaging content about the internet’s biggest names and trends

We’re looking for a sharp, creative, and confident Senior Entertainment Writer to join our growing team – someone who lives and breathes online culture and can deliver compelling stories that capture the attention of global audiences. This is a remote role and you will be expected to cover the evening shift from 2pm-10pm UK time, Monday-Friday.

We want someone who’s obsessed with what’s happening on X, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and Instagram as they are with getting stories out fast and flawlessly.

We’re looking for someone with excellent editorial instincts, a strong voice, and the courage to pitch bold ideas, challenge weaker copy, and help raise the bar across the team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Writing standout news stories and features on influencers, celebrities, and viral internet trends
• Pitching original and timely ideas that align with Dexerto’s tone and audience
• Sourcing stories through social media, tip-offs, and trend tracking
• Interviewing key figures in entertainment and online culture to get exclusive angles
• Sub-editing and sharpening content for clarity, tone, and engagement
• Offering constructive feedback to colleagues on story ideas, headlines, and copy
• Collaborating with editors and social media teams to ensure stories are well-packaged for platforms like X, Facebook, and Instagram

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven track record in entertainment or internet culture journalism
• Strong knowledge of the creator economy, viral trends, and online personalities
• An instinct for what makes a story engaging, clickable, and shareable
• Ability to self-start, work at pace, and consistently pitch standout ideas
• Confident editorial judgment – you're not afraid to speak up when a story could be better
• A personable team player who raises the game for everyone around them

What You Won’t Be Doing:

• Covering politics, world news, or heavy current affairs – this is all about fun, buzzy content people want to read and share

Why Join Dexerto?

• Be part of a forward-thinking media team at the heart of internet entertainment
• Work remotely with the flexibility to focus on your strengths and creativity
• Have your stories seen by millions and play a key role in shaping Dexerto’s entertainment voice

How to Apply

Please send us a covering letter explaining how your experience, skills, and knowledge make you the right fit for this role — along with your CV. We want to hear why you’re excited about Dexerto and how you’d contribute to our entertainment coverage.