Category: New Media

Entertainment Reporter

Digital Spy

Category: New Media
Location: home-based
State:
Salary: $12 per hour

Description:

Digital Spy is looking for a team of part-time writers based in the US to work for the US version of Digital Spy.

In the UK, Digital Spy is one of the country's largest media and entertainment news websites, with more than 100 million page impressions a month and a unique audience of 6.3 million (October 2009, Google Analytics). The site is also home to one of the busiest internet discussion forums in the world.

The US version of Digital Spy - located at digitalspy.com - offers American readers select content from the UK site in addition to new, locally-produced content relevant to a domestic audience. Key areas on digitalspy.com include TV, showbiz, music, movies, gaming, odd news and coverage of major reality shows such as American Idol and Dancing With The Stars.

Digital Spy is searching for enthusiastic writers with a passion for all things entertainment to produce content for the site.

The following shifts will be available:

* 9am-12pm ET / 6am-9am PT (Monday - Friday)

* 9pm-12am ET / 6pm-9pm PT (Monday - Friday)

Experience:

Successful candidates should have:

* A good knowledge of the entertainment industry, particularly in the areas of celebrity news and television, as well as an interest in music and movies
* The ability to both source and produce news articles in the Digital Spy house style, with high frequency and working to fast turnaround times
* The ability to use the in-house content management system to upload content to the site
* High attention to detail and a good grasp of spelling and grammar
* Good organizational skills and strong concentration
* A reliable and fast home internet connection

This job is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to gain some writing experience with one of the world's largest entertainment news providers.

How To Apply:

Candidates should first familiarise themselves with Digital Spy US, located at digitalspy.com, paying close attention to the style of news articles and the type of news covered.

Applications should include the following four items:

1. A covering letter, explaining why you are suitable for this role
2. A CV or list of relevant experience
3. Three news articles written by you specifically for Digital Spy in the house style on suitable (real) subjects for today. Selections of previous clips will not be accepted.
4. Three or four other headlines that you think might also warrant coverage on digitalspy.com

Applications should be sent via email to Mr Dan Saney, Deputy Editor of Digital Spy, at usrep0109@digitalspy.co.uk

Applicants successful with the first stage will be invited to participate in a phone interview at a later date.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications that do not include all required submissions will NOT be considered.

Email: usrep0109@digitalspy.co.uk

Web site: http://www.digitalspy.com/about/jobs/a141409/us-reporters.html

Posted: 01/12/2010 - 08:12 a.m.
Modified: 01/12/2010 - 09:51 a.m.

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