Freelance Celeb Entertainment Feature Writer

Steady freelance work that pays on time! The List is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working freelance writers with a love and expert-level understanding of pop culture to join our team. Ideal candidates have at least three years of experience writing content for print or the web with a focus on entertainment and celebrity news coverage. We are looking for self-motivated, adaptable writers with their finger on the pulse of the fast-paced celeb news landscape. These positions are work-from-home with flexible, stable hours. Location does not matter; U.S. and international candidates are encouraged to apply.

About The List

At The List, we deliver star-centered news with a twist. Our team of writers and editors is always on the hunt for fresh perspectives, be it through exclusive interviews with celebs or conversations with our leading industry experts. From the royals to Hallmark stars, The List offers deep-dives into the lives of celebs you can’t get enough of. We offer everything you’re looking for in an entertainment news site, covering fashion trends, famous family updates, and breaking news.

Feature Writer Responsibilities:

• Claim feature article topics from a selection of assignments
• Research, pitch, and write 2600- to 3000-word articles in a custom CMS with a one-week to one-day turnaround, depending on the topic and timeliness of the article
• Follow the guidelines of our style guide, editorial strategy, and publishing standards to uphold quality of content

What We Offer:

• Compensation: 8 cents per word
• Reliable payment: we pay on time, twice a month
• No invoicing: our system is automated – you do not need to invoice us and we always email you a detailed statement each pay period
• Flexible scheduling: you choose the days and hours you work
• Fully remote: you can work from anywhere in the world
• Excellent exposure: Static Media’s sites receive more than 170 million monthly visitors and our content is syndicated via SmartNews, Apple News+, MSN, and Yahoo

Experience Required:

• Minimum three years editorial experience writing and/or editing
• Experience with building content in a CMS
• Familiarity with the Associated Press Stylebook

How To Apply:

To apply for this job, please submit the following materials:

• Your resume
• A cover letter
• Three professional writing samples relevant to the content we share on The List

Applications missing any of these elements will not be considered.

All content on Static Media's sites is written entirely by humans. While we understand AI-written content is becoming prevalent, any articles submitted using AI during the hiring process will not be considered.

We believe representation matters at Static Media and strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, those with disabilities, and individuals from other underrepresented groups to apply.