9 Month contract
Onsite role

Overview

Sneak Peak is Client's editorial destination for fans looking to Client what to watch and learn more about the shows, movies, sports and franchises they love.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Editor/Writer to create, edit and publish timely, useful and engaging content for Sneak Peak. This is a hands-on role for a strong digital editor who also writes regularly and is comfortable working at the pace of entertainment news and streaming culture.

The ideal candidate has excellent editorial judgment, strong writing and editing skills and deep knowledge of television, movies, streaming and pop culture. They can move quickly between breaking or fast-turnaround stories, evergreen content, copy editing, article updates and stakeholder approvals while maintaining accuracy, voice and SEO best practices.

Responsibilities

Write and publish approximately one original article per day, depending on assignment complexity and other editorial responsibilities
Produce fast-turnaround stories tied to premieres, finales, schedules, casting, franchise news and other timely programming moments
Write evergreen and discovery content, including what-to-watch guides, recommendation lists, explainers and franchise guides
Edit copy from other writers for accuracy, clarity, structure, voice and audience relevance
Update existing articles to keep information current, accurate and useful
Edit and publish content in Google Docs and WordPress
Develop strong headlines, subheads and article structures for readers and search
Apply SEO best practices, including search intent, keyword targeting, internal linking and content structure
Ensure content adheres to Sneak Peak editorial standards, style guidelines and brand requirements
Fact-check stories and verify information using authoritative sources
Partner with editorial, marketing, publicity, programming, SEO and other stakeholders to review content, incorporate feedback and secure approvals
Manage multiple assignments and updates while meeting tight deadlines and shifting priorities
Identify opportunities for new stories, evergreen coverage and timely updates based on programming priorities, audience interest and search behavior

Qualifications

Significant professional experience as a digital editor, writer or journalist, ideally covering entertainment, television, streaming, movies or pop culture
Excellent writing, editing, copy editing and headline-writing skills
Strong editorial judgment and the ability to quickly identify the most useful or compelling angle
Demonstrated ability to produce clean, engaging and accurate copy on tight deadlines
Experience editing other writers and providing clear, actionable feedback
Strong knowledge of television, movies, streaming platforms and pop culture
Working knowledge of SEO and how search intent should inform editorial decisions
Experience with WordPress or a comparable CMS
Fluency with Google Docs and collaborative editorial workflows
Fluence and comfort with AI-assisted tools
Strong research and fact-checking skills
Ability to navigate stakeholder feedback and approval processes while keeping work moving
Highly organized and comfortable managing several priorities at once

Preferred Qualifications

Experience at a major entertainment publication, newsroom or high-volume digital editorial operation
Experience writing recommendation, service or search-driven evergreen content
Familiarity with audience insights, search trends and content-performance data
Familiarity with Client's programming and franchises

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