Entertainment and US Trends writer - Soap Central

1 Month ago β€’ 1-2 Years β€’ Editorial

Job Summary

Job Description

Soap Central, a leading website for US daytime dramas, seeks a Contract Entertainment and US Trends writer. The role requires writing 3-4 features/news stories daily (600-1500 words), primarily listicles, trend analyses, and news pieces on entertainment, lifestyle, and culture. A minimum of 100 features monthly is expected. Strong writing skills (US English), knowledge of US entertainment, social media trends, and content sourcing from platforms like Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok are crucial. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for viral topics, excellent time management, and the ability to work independently.
Must have:
  • 3-4 features/news stories daily (600-1500 words)
  • 100+ features monthly
  • US Entertainment knowledge
  • Excellent English (US)
  • Social media trend awareness
  • Content sourcing skills

Job Details

About Us 
Soapcentral.com  - The premier destination for all things related to US daytime dramas.

Started in 1995, Soap Central provides latest news, in-depth recaps, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights from the leading soap operas.

At  soapcentral.com , we celebrate the rich tradition of American soap operas, bringing you up-to-date information on everything from plot twists and character developments to cast changes and show renewals. Our passionate team of writers and industry insiders are dedicated to keeping you informed and entertained, ensuring you never miss a moment of the drama and excitement that these beloved shows have to offer. Consistently aiming on expanding our horizon to even broader categories in entertainment.

Soap Central is now part of Absolute Sports, a Nazara Technologies subsidiary and the parent company of  Sportskeeda.com ProFootballNetwork.com  and  Deltiasgaming.com . It is one of the world's leading providers of sports news and analysis with over 100 million fans engaging with its platform monthly, and is now foraying into the world of entertainment news.

The  Opportunity
Experience: 1-2 years
Role: Contract

Key Responsibilities:

  • Write 3-4  features/ news stories a day (Between 600-1500 words) mainly listicles, breakout trends, news and feature stories on entertainment, lifestyle, culture and more. 

  • Minimum of 100 features monthly 

  • Must have thorough knowledge about content writing, article structure and the US Entertainment vertical at large.

  • Knowledge of social media trends and content sourcing via Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok etc. 

  • Must have strong command over the English language, with minimal factual and grammatical errors in writing 

  • Should be active in suggesting unique ideas to boost Pop culture coverage.


Requirements

  • Excellent knowledge of the Pop Culture entertainment industry and a natural flair for spotting viral topics, with the ability to execute timely articles swiftly. 

  • Excellent command of the English language (US) is a must.

  • Should have a knack for sentence composition, grammar, and syntax.

  • Excellent content acquisition skills from viral platforms such as YouTube, Reddit, Twitter,Instagram and more

  • Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently


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