Entertainment Writer

4 Months ago • 2-3 Years • Editorial

Job Summary

Job Description

Sportskeeda seeks a contract Entertainment Writer to produce 4-5 articles daily, reviewing movies/TV shows, monitoring entertainment news and social media trends, pitching story ideas, and contributing to real-time coverage. The role demands excellent time management, independent work ethic, and the ability to meet deadlines. Responsibilities include thorough research, understanding industry terms, and success in breaking entertainment reporting. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Night shift work (7 PM to 3 AM IST) is required.
Must have:
  • Write 4-5 articles daily
  • Review movies/TV shows
  • Monitor entertainment news
  • 2+ years experience
  • Meet deadlines
  • Excellent time management
Good to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism

Job Details

About US

Sportskeeda - For the hardcore sports fan

Established in 2009, Absolute Sports is the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, ProFootballNetwork.com, SoapCentral.com and Deltiasgaming.com. We are a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, the only publicly listed Indian gaming / diversified media company.


Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 100 Million fans every month. Our passionate team comprises top content creators from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis. Sportskeeda has market leadership in multiple sports in the US, being #10 in Comscore rankings and a very close #2 in India (All Sports).

ProFootballNetwork.com is a NFL-focused property in the US with +11M monthly users.

SoapCentral.com is a leading soap opera content destination in the US.

Deltiasgaming.com is a dynamic and thriving online platform dedicated to providing gamers of all skill levels with top-notch content, valuable resources, and an engaging community.

We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with employees and contributors working from various corners of the globe.

The  Opportunity
Experience: 0-3 years
Role: Contract

Key Responsibilities:

  • Write 4-5 articles a day.

  • Review movies/ TV shows (thorough research skills mandatory).

  • Monitor day-to-day sport entertainment news and keep tabs on social media trends, become familiar with Google Trends.

  • Pitch interesting story ideas.

  • Open to feedback from the editorial team.

  • Able to meet deadlines, available for real-time coverage of off field angles and sport entertainment pieces as and when they’re pushed out.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in English/ Journalism/ Mass communication is preferred.

  • Has at least 2 years of experience in entertainment reporting.

  • Understands industry terms and has previous success in breaking entertainment reporting.

  • Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently.

  • Willing to work in the night shift (7PM to 3AM IST).


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About The Company

Sportskeeda - For the hardcore sports fan


Fans don't just follow the sport, they feel it. We're one of you, and we strive to keep you on top of every possible sports trend by creating engaging and insightful content at lightning-quick speed. Established in 2009, Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 80 Million fans every month. Our passionate team comprises top journalists from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis.


Sportskeeda also operates a fully owned US subsidiary, by the registered name Sportskeeda Inc. We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with employees and contributors working from various corners of the globe. 

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