TheThings - Senior Author (Reality TV)
Valnet Freelance - Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079Work at Valnet Freelance
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Overview
Our editorial team is looking for a Senior Author with 2-3 years of editorial experience to contribute to our Reality TV content under the leadership of the Lead Editor. TheThings operates at a rapid pace and is seeking a journalist who can produce high-quality articles under time constraints. The selected candidate will have tremendous career growth and internal development opportunities within the organization.
In your cover letter, make sure to tell us how your knowledge of reality TV would complement TheThings’s coverage.
Responsibilities
Write articles in TheThings’ house style and meet the minimum output requirement (following the initial training). This will include fact-checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
Brainstorm, pitch, and develop original content ideas
Update and refresh older content as needed
Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team
Requirements
A passion for reality TV and a drive to grow within the industry
At least 2–3 years of editorial experience, preferably with a digital entertainment outlet
Broad working knowledge of reality TV (especially Bravo, cable network shows, and streaming)
The ability to analyze content and pull directly from the source material to back up claims
A sharp eye for grammatical details
Excellent command of the English language
Ability to write high-quality articles with swift turn-around times
Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment
Applicants with experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:
Familiarity with platforms such as Asana, Slack, and Emaki
Image editing experience
SEO and Google Analytics knowledge
What TheThings has to offer:
Fully remote — write from wherever you’d like!
Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
An amazing community of like-minded people
NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of reality TV shows in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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