Trending News Writer – Sport & Entertainment
Dexerto
contract
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
Visit company websiteExplore more
Salary
💰 £NaN per day
About the role
- Writing clear, engaging daily news stories for a mainstream, global audience
- Pitching timely, relevant ideas across sport and entertainment – and knowing what not to pitch
- Spotting stories early through social media, live events, and trend monitoring
- Explaining why a story matters, not just what happened
- Working closely with editors and social teams to ensure stories are well-packaged and reach a wide audience
Requirements
- Strong news judgement and an instinct for stories that travel
- Experience writing about sport, entertainment, internet culture, or a mix of all three
- Ability to write accessible, engaging copy at pace
- Confidence to make decisions and move quickly when stories break
- Comfortable working as part of a team in a fast-paced news environment
- A clear understanding of US and global audiences
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
news writingstory pitchingtrend monitoringcopywritingstorytelling
Soft Skills
news judgementdecision makingteam collaborationadaptabilitycommunication