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Dexerto · 2 months ago

Senior Entertainment Writer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level

Dexerto is the leading voice in influencer culture, gaming, and online entertainment, reaching millions with engaging content. They are seeking a Senior Entertainment Writer to deliver compelling stories about influencers and viral trends, while collaborating with editors and social media teams to enhance content engagement.

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Responsibilities

Writing standout news stories and features on influencers, celebrities, and viral internet trends
Pitching original and timely ideas that align with Dexerto’s tone and audience
Sourcing stories through social media, tip-offs, and trend tracking
Interviewing key figures in entertainment and online culture to get exclusive angles
Sub-editing and sharpening content for clarity, tone, and engagement
Offering constructive feedback to colleagues on story ideas, headlines, and copy
Collaborating with editors and social media teams to ensure stories are well-packaged for platforms like X, Facebook, and Instagram

Qualification

Entertainment journalismOnline culture knowledgeEditorial judgmentStory pitchingTeam collaboration

Required

A proven track record in entertainment or internet culture journalism
Strong knowledge of the creator economy, viral trends, and online personalities
An instinct for what makes a story engaging, clickable, and shareable
Ability to self-start, work at pace, and consistently pitch standout ideas
Confident editorial judgment – you're not afraid to speak up when a story could be better
A personable team player who raises the game for everyone around them

Benefits

Work remotely with the flexibility to focus on your strengths and creativity
Be part of a forward-thinking media team at the heart of internet entertainment

Company

Dexerto

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Dexerto is the world’s largest digital esports and gaming lifestyle platform news platform.
dateFounded in 2015
location
London, England, GBR
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.dexerto.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$0.36M
Key Investors
Seedrs
2016-10-20Seed· $0.26M
2015-03-31Seed· $0.1M

Leadership Team

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Joshua Nino De Guzman
CEO & Cofounder
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Chris Marsh
Co-Founder & Director
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