Pop Culture & Entertainment Reporter

Newsweek is seeking a Pop Culture & Entertainment reporter to join our UK team. 

 The ideal candidate will have detailed knowledge of all aspects of U.S. popular culture, including movies, TV, music, and internet trends. 

We are looking for a journalist keen to report on the latest pop culture trends on social media, whether it be a TikTok video that has gone viral, a profile of a rising YouTube star, or the latest discussion around a true crime documentary on Netflix. 

The  Pop Culture & Entertainment Reporter will be able to research, source, pitch, and write several stories each day, including breaking news, original news and features, interviews, and exclusives. They will obtain source and expert comments and use authoritative primary sources. They will produce vibrant, concise, and clean copy to deadline.  

They will have in-depth knowledge of the most engaging individuals online, from Hollywood celebrities to influential YouTubers and TikTok stars. They will have a strong understanding of digital journalism and the needs of a fast-paced newsroom. They will be adept at monitoring social media to find and identify stories and topics of interest to a U.S. audience. 

 The candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality coverage that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism. 

You can work from home anywhere in England or from our office in London Canary Wharf. Normal working hours are 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Our benefits include flexible home working options, private medical insurance, on-site gym, annual bonus scheme, and access to LinkedIn Learning. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, source, pitch, and write several Entertainment stories each day, including original features and interviews. 
• Conduct interviews and forward-plan for events. 
• Maintain relationships with entertainment industry contacts to secure exclusive interviews and breaking news. 
• Scour social media and other news gathering tools to find stories and emerging trends. 
• Check facts and sources and ensure content is of the highest possible standard. 
• Work with editors to ensure your work meets house style. 
• Ensure Newsweek delivers high-quality reporting that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism. 
• Perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in journalism or media 
• Familiarity of the latest pop culture trends on social media. 
• Awareness of the biggest influencers and stars on various social media platforms – TikTok, YouTube, Instagram etc. 
• Capable of working to tight deadlines. 
• Must be able to work flexible hours. 

Desirable: 

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with industry contacts