Versant Media · 9 hours ago
Weekend Writer/Editor, E! News Digital, Editorial
Universal City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expVERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment, and they are seeking an experienced Weekend Writer/Editor for E! News Digital. This role involves writing and publishing content daily, editing other writers, and leading weekend coverage while collaborating with various teams to drive engagement and page views.
BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Write and publish 5-7 pieces of content daily, ranging from trending news stories and galleries to interviews and evergreens
Work under tight deadlines, providing clean, clear copy
Create SEO-driven headlines and descriptions that maximize traffic
Edit copy for other writers in a timely manner, providing grammatical feedback as well as notes on style and tone
Ability to self-edit when necessary
Determine strongest news stories to pursue and work quickly and efficiently to publish content
Collaborate with the digital news video team to align on content and timing, especially for weekend content
Identify and pitch stories, viral trends and celebrities that help start conversation and drive page views, video views, referral traffic and engagement
Seek out clever angles, second beats and attention-grabbing headlines
Familiarity with analytics, ability to examine story performance and identify follow up angles to continue to increase page views and video views
Pitch and conduct interviews with celebrities, identifying strongest angles afterwards and publishing in a timely manner
Work alongside the team in covering tentpole events, brainstorming lead-up coverage and writing articles in real time during red carpets, award shows and other pop culture events
Collaborate with social team to promote content across the portfolio
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
5+ years experience in a deadline writing sharp copy, ideally in entertainment news
Excellent writing skills that align with the E! voice
Proficient in SEO
Strong news judgment and understanding of what the E! reader wants to consume
Collaborative team player with the ability to contribute independently
Creative storyteller who can identify entertainment trends and create innovative ways to tell a compelling story
Hard-working, dedicated and detail-oriented
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Effective communication skills and strong collaborator who can work across multiple departments
A passion for pop culture
Strong understanding of digital metrics (page views, video views and audience growth)
Red carpet experience: Ability to interview celebrity talent with smart, news-driven questions. Ability to then turn content into digital articles and videos
Preferred
On-camera presence is not required, but experience field producing and reporting on red carpets at entertainment events is a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Company
Versant Media
Versant Media is a media company that offers television and digital entertainment services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2026-01-05IPO
Leadership Team
Steve Arocho
Vice President Corporate Communications
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