News Writer (Content Creation)

TL;DR

News Writer (Content Creation): Producing timely and engaging short-form articles on trending news, culture, and politics with an accent on factual accuracy and high-standard English. Focus on monitoring news cycles, pitching unique angles, and tailoring content for search engines and social media platforms.

Location: Remote (Global)

Company

hirify.global is a media company focused on producing engaging content across various digital brands and niches.

What you will do

• Write 1-4 short-form articles daily covering trending news, politics, social media, and entertainment.
• Pitch original article ideas tailored to target website styles and various traffic referral sources.
• Monitor real-time news cycles to identify breaking stories and provide unique angles of coverage.
• Ensure strict factual accuracy and deep research in all reporting.
• Utilize SEO and distribution best practices to ensure maximum visibility of published pieces.
• Collaborate and communicate actively with the editorial staff.

Requirements

• Proven experience covering news, entertainment, politics, or cultural content.
• High standard of written English proficiency.
• Proficiency with WordPress, Trello, Slack, and other common industry tools.
• Ability to adapt stories for different platforms and syndication services.
• Skill in providing deep context and commentary beyond surface-level reporting.
• Ability to turn local news stories into content with national appeal.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement open to applicants from all regions.
• Opportunity to work across a diverse range of niches and areas of interest.
• Collaborative environment within a small, focused editorial team.
• Competitive per-article compensation based on experience and story type.