Timely SEO Writer, Entertainment Weekly

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 Timely SEO Writer, Entertainment Weekly

Are you a curious, insatiable media consumer with a deep knowledge of the latest TV dramas, celebrity news, and true-crime documentaries? Do you excel at pop-culture trivia? Could you just as easily assemble a roundup of stars with regrettable tattoos as you could a list of the best Robert Pattinson roles? 

Entertainment Weekly is looking for an SEO Writer to create search-driven movie, TV, and celebrity content for EW. Assignments could include breaking down the Severance finale, checking in on the subjects of a hit documentary, or rounding up a list of stars you never knew were related.

This person must be a fast, clean writer, a resourceful researcher, and a digitally savvy entertainment expert with a strong understanding of SEO best practices. The ideal candidate is a voicey writer who can have fun with their copy while maintaining authority on the subject.

EW is a fast-paced newsroom, so speed is essential along with the ability to pitch and write multiple articles per day of varying length. We’re looking for a talented writer who regularly consumes new and popular streaming content and has a wide-ranging interest in celebrity and pop culture.

Assignment Details: 

40 hours a week

Start date: 10/13/2026

End date: 3 months with potential to extend

Hourly Rate: $28

Location: Remote - US

Assignment Responsibilities:

Skills/Experience:

• Education: BA or BS

• Experience: 2-3 years experience writing for a celebrity news publication or in a related entertainment space

• Strong writing and editing skills, impeccable journalistic standards, and attention to detail.

• Ability to respond quickly to breaking news and understand how to find an SEO or evergreen angle from a news event.

• Demonstrated understanding of SEO and analytics.

• Demonstrated knowledge of pop culture, specifically related to TV and film.

• Loves a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

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