Title: Freelance Digital Entertainment Writer

Department : The Sun 

Reports to: US Digital Entertainment Editor

Purpose of role: To pitch, write and produce engaging stories for The Sun's US website from 5 pm to 1 am ET on weekdays.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify news stories and subjects that will drive traffic
• Turn around copy quickly and accurately, mindful of legal issues
• Work with video and picture desks to create content efficiently
• Produce posts in WordPress 

Key Skills and Experience:

• A broad knowledge of tabloid subjects, including A-list celebrities and reality stars
• An instinct for how to 'sell' a digital story to get maximum impact on The Sun's platforms and also on social media
• Excellent, fast writing and basic subbing skills.
• The ability to write in a concise and entertaining way in keeping with The Sun's style
• Experience with WordPress production or similar CMS
• Familiarity with best SEO practices 
• Ability to work as part of a team in a constantly adapting working environment that is always striving to find new ways of telling news stories
• A willingness to embrace ongoing digital challenges such as social media
• The ability to keep calm under pressure
• Ambition to progress and make the most of opportunities that present themselves

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