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Location: New York, New YorkJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $55 - 63 per hourOur top live streaming client's publishing team is looking for two Writers (Trends & Reactive/ Licensed) to join their team. This contractor would be responsible for editorial content across various platforms, including their official companion site, podcasts, and press notes. This role will primarily support our official companion site, which helps audiences find and engage with the TV shows and movies they love.We are seeking an experienced, strategic editorial contributor with strong judgment and writing/editing skills. This person will have a demonstrable passion for entertainment and a proven understanding of the fundamentals of storytelling, including structure, grammar rules and when to break them, and familiarity with SEO best practices. The candidate will report into the Reactive, Licensed, & Trends program lead.This is a three-month contract. You'll be responsible for writing articles about topics and titles that are trending, or anticipated to have traction, on our companion site, our streaming platform, search, and social.Responsibilities:Write daily articles that capture the interests of our intended audiences, including but not limited to news beats, episode guides, and recommendations.Leverage SEO data and research insights to ensure that all elements of the content are packaged cohesively, including headlines and metadata.Ensure content meets deadlines and is published according to template best practices and standards.Maintain high organization and flexibility, staying connected with ongoing work and effortlessly balancing urgent and long-term priorities.Able to deliver clear, compelling copy about various content types and genres from our content catalog under tight deadlines.Inform internal and external stakeholders about the most important elements of each title.Collaborate effectively with others and perform well in a fast-paced environment.Execute timeboxed program experiments in partnership with Discovery and Editorial leads, delivering strategic insights and recommendations.Apply learnings from experimental editorial experiences in a constant and iterative manner.Participate in recalibration to refine ongoing editorial projects with stakeholders.Qualifications:A fast, capable writer-editor with extensive knowledge of writing principles, content structure, and tone.Comfortable with writing in a variety of formats, both short- and long-form.An undeniable interest in media and entertainment; this candidate is immersed in pop culture trends, film and TV show buzz, and what's in the zeitgeist.Strong editorial, journalistic, and strategic judgment, and understanding of best practices for search-driven stories.Highly collaborative editorial partner who's comfortable with their work being edited and revised.Understanding of SEO optimization. JOBID: 1095356#LI-CELLA#LI-MM2#PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.PandoLogic. Category:Media, Keywords:Editorial Writer, Location:New York, NY-10003

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