Writer - Music & Pop Culture

1 Month ago • All levels • Editorial

Job Summary

Job Description

Soap Central seeks a Writer - Music & Pop Culture to create 4-5 daily features/news stories (400-1500 words) focusing on US music, hip-hop, celebrities, and social media trends. Responsibilities include writing listicles, features, and breaking news, totaling at least 120 features monthly. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing skills, in-depth knowledge of US pop culture, and experience sourcing content from various social media platforms. They should also proactively suggest unique story ideas to enhance coverage.
Must have:
  • 4-5 daily features (400-1500 words)
  • 120+ features monthly
  • US pop culture expertise
  • Strong writing skills
  • Social media content sourcing

Job Details

About us

Soapcentral.com  - The premier destination for all things related to US daytime dramas.

Started in 1995, Soap Central provides latest news, in-depth recaps, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights from the leading soap operas.

At  soapcentral.com , we celebrate the rich tradition of American soap operas, bringing you up-to-date information on everything from plot twists and character developments to cast changes and show renewals. Our passionate team of writers and industry insiders are dedicated to keeping you informed and entertained, ensuring you never miss a moment of the drama and excitement that these beloved shows have to offer. Consistently aiming on expanding our horizon to even broader categories in entertainment.

Soap Central is now part of Absolute Sports, a Nazara Technologies subsidiary and the parent company of  Sportskeeda.comProFootballNetwork.com  and  Deltiasgaming.com . It is one of the world's leading providers of sports news and analysis with over 100 million fans engaging with its platform monthly, and is now foraying into the world of entertainment news.


The Opportunity

Location: Remote

Experience: 6+ months of experience

Nature of Employment: Contract

Soap Central is looking for Writers in Music and Pop Culture with a knack of following top music and pop US related trends and stories, to join our content team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Write 4-5  features/ news stories a day (400-1500 words). Including Listicles, features, and urgent news.

  • Minimum of 120 features monthly 

  • Must have thorough knowledge about music, Hip-Hop, celebrities and social media stars in the US. 

  • Knowledge of social media trends and content sourcing via Twitter, Reddit, Instagram etc. 

  • Must have strong command over the English language, with minimal factual and grammatical errors in writing 

  • Should be active in suggesting unique ideas to boost Pop culture and music coverage.



Requirements

  • Excellent knowledge of the entertainment industry and a natural flair for spotting viral topics, with the ability to execute timely articles swiftly. 

  • Excellent command of the English language (US) is a must.

  • Should have a knack for sentence composition, grammar, and syntax.

  • Excellent content acquisition skills from viral platforms such as YouTube, Reddit, Twitter, Instagram and more

  • Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently



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