Entertainment Writer
The Mary Sue is searching for dedicated freelance writers to expand our entertainment coverage! We’re looking for journalists/bloggers who get our intersectional feminist perspective and have significant knowledge regarding movies, TV, and pop-culture. You should have your finger on the pulse of all things entertainment news. If you're the kind of person who loves to binge scary movies or talks about reality TV like it's the town gossip, we want to hear from you!
We require a minimum of 25 posts per month, but we love it when people are willing to write more than that. You'll work with our editors to cover topics as assigned on a day-to-day basis, as well as pitch your own story ideas. People who are comfortable, working independently, can work in a fast paced environment, and who have an instinctive barometer for what’s newsworthy would be excellent candidates. The ideal candidate will be able to find the aspects of any story that everyone will be (or should be!) discussing in the daily entertainment news cycle and drive the conversation forward with their unique analysis.
We're looking to hire approximately 8 entertainment writers.
Beats we're particularly interested in, but not required:
- Anime
- Reality TV
- UK television shows
- Horror
What are we looking for in a prospective freelance news writer?
- Someone who’s proud to be called a feminist
- A knack for finding unique, insightful angles for stories
- The ability to write quickly and accurately
- Someone eager to learn and incorporate feedback to build their writing skills
- Familiarity with WordPress/blogging platforms and social media channels. (Mostly Facebook and Twitter, but Tumblr, TikTok, Instagram, and more are great, too!)
- A multitasker who can consume a large amount of information in a short time
- 1+ years previous journalistic experience
- Weekend availability would be a huge bonus!
What do we want in addition to your resume?
- A brief cover letter about yourself and why you're a good fit for this role. (Why are you interested in The Mary Sue?) Please also tell us which of the above beats you already have extensive knowledge of.
- At least two links to samples of your writing or a portfolio
- Links to your personal website/portfolio/blog, podcasts/videos, and/or any public social media accounts you would like to share.
Pay rate: $16 to $65 USD per article depending on the length and type of story.